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European law
body of treaties, law and court judgements which operates alongside the legal systems of the European Union's member states.
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Direct effect
Law; European law
The principle that EU law creates rights for individuals that must be upheld by national courts.
Defence capability
Law; European law
The combination of weapons, manpower and organisation that goes into a country's defence forces.
Convention
Law; European law
An international agreement that, when ratified, imposes international law on any acceding country.
Competences
Law; European law
Areas of law where the EU has been given control by its member states.
Devolution
Law; European law
The transfer of decision-making power from national to regional government.
Common Defence and Security Policy (CDSP)
Law; European law
Since 2003, the EU has conducted 28 civilian and military operations under the CDSP. Overall responsibility for CSDP lies with the EU High Representative for the Union in Foreign and Security Policy ...
Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
Law; European law
EU policy to protect agriculture throughout the EU by controlling prices and levels of production and by subsidising the rural lifestyle in order to safeguard the countryside.
