European Court of Justice

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was European Court of Justice built?1952
2. What is the official name?Court of Justice
3. What is the location?Luxembourg
4. What is the European Court of Justice and why is it important?It is the highest court in the EU that makes sure all 27 member countries follow the same rules. It helps keep the EU market fair and safe for everyone.
5. When was the ECJ created and how did it grow?It started in 1952 for the European Coal and Steel Community and later expanded to cover the European Economic Community and the European Union. Now it has 27 judges, one from each country.

European Union Law: The distinct legal system governing the member states of the European Union, comprising treaties, regulations, and directives.
Preliminary Ruling: An interpretation of EU law provided by the ECJ to a national court when requested.
Supremacy of EU Law: The principle that EU law takes precedence over conflicting national laws of member states.
Direct Effect: The principle that certain provisions of EU law can be directly invoked by individuals in national courts.