6. The effects of EU law in the national legal systems

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michal Bobek
Keyword(s):  
Direct Effect ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Eu Law ◽  
Legal Systems ◽  
Rules And Principles ◽  
State Liability ◽  
Default Rules

This chapter examines how EU law interacts with national legal systems. It first explains the default rules for the national application of EU law. It then focuses on three key principles: direct effect, indirect effect, and primacy. It considers requirements formulated with respect to procedures for the national enforcement of EU law and state liability for breaches of EU law. The chapter concludes with a case study, which illustrates the interplay between the rules and principles introduced in this chapter.

6. The effects of EU law in the national legal systems

2020 ◽  
pp. 154-190
Author(s):  
Michal Bobek
Keyword(s):  
Direct Effect ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Eu Law ◽  
Legal Systems ◽  
Rules And Principles ◽  
State Liability ◽  
Default Rules

This chapter examines how EU law interacts with national legal systems. It first explains the default rules for the national application of EU law. It then focuses on three key principles: direct effect, indirect effect, and primacy. It considers requirements formulated with respect to procedures for the national enforcement of EU law and state liability for breaches of EU law. The chapter concludes with a case study, which illustrates the interplay between the rules and principles introduced in this chapter.

4. Enforcing EU law rights in national courts

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elspeth Berry ◽  
Matthew J. Homewood ◽  
Barbara Bogusz
Keyword(s):  
Direct Effect ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Eu Law ◽  
National Courts ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Complete Series ◽  
Explanatory Text ◽  
State Liability ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Primary Materials

Titles in the Complete series combine extracts from a wide range of primary materials with clear explanatory text to provide readers with a complete introductory resource. This chapter discusses the development of the concepts of the direct effect and indirect effect of EU law—in other words, the rights of an individual or business to rely on a provision of EU law in their national courts; the rules that apply to the grant of remedies in national courts for breach of directly or indirectly effective EU law; and the relationship between direct and indirect effect, and the principle of State liability.

2. Supremacy, direct effect, indirect effect, and state liability

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Homewood
Keyword(s):  
Member State ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
National Court ◽  
Legal Order ◽  
Eu Law ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
State Liability ◽  
The Eu

This chapter discusses the key concepts within the EU legal order: supremacy, direct effect, indirect effect, and state liability. The doctrine of supremacy dictates that EU law takes precedence over conflicting provisions of national law. If a provision of EU law is directly effective, it gives rise to rights upon which individuals can rely directly in the national court. If an EU measure is not directly effective, a claimant may be able to rely on it through the application of indirect effect, which requires national law to be interpreted in accordance with relevant EU law. State liability gives rise to a right to damages where an individual has suffered loss because a Member State has failed to implement a directive or has committed other breaches of EU law.

4. Enforcing EU law rights in national courts

2019 ◽  
pp. 122-195
Author(s):  
Elspeth Berry ◽  
Matthew J. Homewood ◽  
Barbara Bogusz
Keyword(s):  
Direct Effect ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Eu Law ◽  
National Courts ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Complete Series ◽  
Explanatory Text ◽  
State Liability ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Primary Materials

Titles in the Complete series combine extracts from a wide range of primary materials with clear explanatory text to provide readers with a complete introductory resource. This chapter discusses the development of the concepts of the direct effect and indirect effect of EU law—in other words, the rights of an individual or business to rely on a provision of EU law in their national courts; the rules that apply to the grant of remedies in national courts for breach of directly or indirectly effective EU law; and the relationship between direct and indirect effect, and the principle of State liability.

7. Doctrines of European Union law: direct effect, supremacy, state liability for breach of Union law and other remedies

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margot Horspool ◽  
Matthew Humphreys ◽  
Michael Wells-Greco
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Eu Law ◽  
European Union Law ◽  
State Liability

This chapter reviews the main doctrines or principles of EU law. It is divided into three sections: direct effect and indirect effect; supremacy or primacy; state liability for breach of Union law and other remedies.

7. Doctrines of European Union law: direct effect, supremacy, state liability for breach of EU law and other remedies

2021 ◽  
pp. 186-248
Author(s):  
Margot Horspool ◽  
Matthew Humphreys ◽  
Michael Wells-Greco
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
International Agreements ◽  
Eu Law ◽  
European Union Law ◽  
Member States ◽  
State Liability ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Selection Of

This chapter examines the main doctrines or principles of EU law. It is divided into three sections. It starts with a discussion on the principle of direct effect and indirect effect, with reference to regulations, directives and international agreements. It then considers the doctrine of supremacy or primacy of EU law with reference to a selection of Member States and the UK. The chapter also considers state liability for breach of EU law, and other remedies.

2. Supremacy, direct effect, indirect effect, and state liability

2020 ◽  
pp. 22-46
Author(s):  
Matthew J. Homewood
Keyword(s):  
Member State ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
National Court ◽  
Legal Order ◽  
Eu Law ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
State Liability ◽  
The Eu

This chapter discusses the key concepts within the EU legal order: supremacy, direct effect, indirect effect, and state liability. The doctrine of supremacy dictates that EU law takes precedence over conflicting provisions of national law. If a provision of EU law is directly effective, it gives rise to rights upon which individuals can rely directly in the national court. If an EU measure is not directly effective, a claimant may be able to rely on it through the application of indirect effect, which requires national law to be interpreted in accordance with relevant EU law. State liability gives rise to a right to damages where an individual has suffered loss because a Member State has failed to implement a directive or has committed other breaches of EU law.

8. Enforcing EU law

2020 ◽  
pp. 205-239
Author(s):  
Sylvia de Mars
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Member State ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Similar Process ◽  
Eu Law ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Enforcement Action ◽  
Court Of Justice ◽  
State Liability ◽  
The Impact

This chapter addresses the Treaty's provisions on the enforcement of EU law, particularly looking at Articles 258–260 TFEU (Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union). The European Commission's enforcement action, known as ‘infringement proceedings’, is set out in Article 258 TFEU. If the Commission proves an infringement has occurred, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) will issue a binding verdict that requires the Member State to rectify the breach: in other words, to amend its domestic laws until they are compliant with EU law. Article 260 TFEU makes clear, however, that the CJEU can only order ‘compliance’. Article 259 sets out a very similar process, rarely used, for Member State v Member State infringement proceedings. The chapter then considers the CJEU's development of the principles of direct and indirect effect and state liability, and explores the remedies for breaches of EU law. It also assesses the impact of Brexit on the enforcement of EU law.

An Illusion of Protection and an Assumption of Responsibility: The Possibility of Swedish State Liability after Laval

2012 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 453-473
Author(s):  
Barend van Leeuwen
Keyword(s):  
Direct Effect ◽  
Trade Union ◽  
Trade Unions ◽  
The State ◽  
Eu Law ◽  
Legislative Framework ◽  
State Liability ◽  
Judicial Protection ◽  
Careful Investigation ◽  
Horizontal Direct Effect

AbstractThis chapter will look deeper into the question of horizontal direct effect in the Viking and Laval cases by focusing on the effects of the Laval judgment. It will be submitted that the Laval case was an example of the horizontal enforcement of the vertical right to be protected by the State against interference with one’s free movement rights under EU law. The trade union acted within a legislative framework which had been established by the State and which provided protection to the trade union. The CJEU’s judgment established that this protection had been illusory, and the Swedish State assumed responsibility by amending two pieces of legislation. However, the reasoning of the CJEU did not sufficiently recognise the vertical nature of the proceedings. As a result, the Swedish Labour Court granted Francovich damages against the trade union, but these damages did not adequately compensate Laval for its losses. Therefore, the extension of horizontal direct effect to trade unions has resulted in inadequate judicial protection in this case. In future cases which present themselves as cases between two private parties the CJEU should more carefully investigate the responsibility of the State. A more careful investigation would open up the possibility of a Francovich claim against the State, if the State bore responsibility for breaches of EU law committed by private parties.

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