Glossary
EU Legal Terms A-D
A Acquis — See Acquis communautaire. The accumulated body of EU law, including treaties, legislation, case law, international agreements, and general principles that all Member States must accept and …
EU Legal Terms E-H
E European Court of Justice (ECJ) — The highest court of the European Union, formally the Court of Justice within the CJEU. It hears appeals from the General Court, delivers preliminary rulings under …
EU Legal Terms I-L
I Institutionelle Balance — Institutional balance, the constitutional principle governing the distribution of powers among the EU institutions. Each institution must act within the limits of the …
EU Legal Terms M-Z
M Mutual Recognition — The principle established in Cassis de Dijon (1979) requiring Member States to allow goods and services lawfully produced in another Member State to circulate freely within …
Glossary of EU Legal Terms (A-Z)
This glossary defines key legal terms and concepts in European Union law, providing concise explanations for students, practitioners, and anyone seeking to understand the EU legal system. A Acquis …