EU law worksheet with answers

An EU directive must be:

1. ATransposed into national law by a deadline
2. BApproved by a referendum in each state
3. CApplied directly without any national measure
4. DIgnored if the state disagrees

The free movement of capital under Article 63 TFEU applies to movements:

1. ABetween member states and also between member states and third countries
2. BOnly to transfers made by governments
3. COnly between member states of the euro area
4. DOnly between member states, and with third countries only by special agreement

Which article of the TEU allows a member state to leave the EU?

1. AArticle 48
2. BArticle 7
3. CArticle 267
4. DArticle 50

In Van Binsbergen (1974), a Dutch rule requiring legal representatives to reside in the Netherlands was examined. The Court held that:

1. AThe freedom to provide services is directly effective and residence requirements need justification
2. BOnly regulations can create rights for service providers
3. CMember states may always require residence for professionals involved in the administration of justice
4. DLegal services are outside the scope of the Treaty

The preliminary reference procedure under Article 267 TFEU allows:

1. ANational courts to ask the CJEU questions on the interpretation or validity of EU law
2. BThe Parliament to dismiss judges
3. CThe Commission to fine member states
4. DIndividuals to bring actions against member states directly before the Court of Justice in Luxembourg

The "public service" exception in Article 45(4) TFEU covers:

1. APosts involving the exercise of public power and safeguarding the general interests of the state
2. BAny job paid for by public funds
3. CJobs in companies that have government contracts
4. DAll jobs in the public sector, including those of nurses, teachers and railway workers employed by the state

In Egenberger (2018), the Court held that Article 21 of the Charter (non-discrimination):

1. AIs sufficient in itself to confer a right that individuals can rely on in disputes between private parties
2. BRequires national implementing legislation or secondary EU law before it has any effect in private disputes
3. CApplies only to EU institutions and never to private employers
4. DIs a mere principle that cannot be relied on in court

In Defrenne v Sabena (No 2), the Court held that the principle of equal pay for men and women (now Article 157 TFEU):

1. ARequires a directive before it can be applied
2. BHas both vertical and horizontal direct effect
3. CApplies only to public employers
4. DHas no direct effect