European law

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

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The combination of weapons, manpower and organisation that goes into a country's defence forces.

Convention

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An international agreement that, when ratified, imposes international law on any acceding country.

Competences

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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)

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)

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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.