Politics: UK politics - EU
What power does the court of justice of european union hold?
Arbiter of eu law and interpreting the law, ensuring it is applied in the same way across EU
What power does the european council hold?
Composed of government ministers. Making strategic decisions such as change to a treaty or major shift in policy direction
What power does the European Commission hold?
27 commissioners led by commission president who allocates responsibilities for policy areas
3 ways the EU has achieved its aims
1. Single market
2. Increase democracy
3. Closer integration
Single market?
(Introduced by maastricht treaty) Delivered prosperity and growth with the help of other treaties
what does democracy require in EU?
member states to abide by democratic norms such as free elections, free press and rule of law.
How often does the european council meet?
few times a year - april, june, october in luxembourg city
3 ways european union affected uk policy-making/politics
1. Impact on political parties - rise of eurosceptic parties
2. Legislation
3. Sovereignty
What impact did the European Union have on political parties?
Rise of eurosceptic parties - UKIP was founded in 1990 but grew significantly under leadership of populist Nigel Farage who criticised mass immigration and the bureaucracy of EU
what impact did the European union have on legislation?
eu law had supremacy while Britain was a member. For example, factortame mean that UK judges must give precedence to EU law when making judgements
What impact did the European union have on sovereignty?
While UK was member of EU, no parliamentary act could conflict with EU law