Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union

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Consolidated protocols, annexes and declarations attached to the treaties of the European Union… (2007)

“ Declaration on Article 352 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union The Conference underlines that, in accordance with the settled case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union, Article 352 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, being an integral part of an institutional system based on the principle of conferred powers, cannot serve as a basis for widening the scope of Union powers beyond the general framework created by the provisions of the Treaties as a whole and, in particular, by those that define the tasks and the activities of the Union. ”

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Consolidated version of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union… (2007)

“ When the Treaties confer on the Union exclusive competence in a specific area, only the Union may legislate and adopt legally binding acts, the Member States being able to do so themselves only if so empowered by the Union or for the implementation of Union acts. ”

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Treaty of Lisbon — Article 2 - Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (2007)

“ When enhanced cooperation is being established, it shall be open to all Member States, subject to compliance with any conditions of participation laid down by the authorising decision. It shall also be open to them at any other time, subject to compliance with the acts already adopted within that framework, in addition to those conditions. The Commission and the Member States participating in enhanced cooperation shall ensure that they promote participation by as many Member States as possible. ”

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Consolidated version of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union… (2007)

“ By establishing a customs union in accordance with Articles 28 to 32, the Union shall contribute, in the common interest, to the harmonious development of world trade, the progressive abolition of restrictions on international trade and on foreign direct investment, and the lowering of customs and other barriers. ”

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Consolidated version of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union… (2007)

“ Member States shall accord nationals of the other Member States the same treatment as their own nationals as regards participation in the capital of companies or firms within the meaning of Article 54, without prejudice to the application of the other provisions of the Treaties. ”

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Treaty on European Union — Declarations (1992)

“ It considers that, while the provisions of the Treaty establishing the European Community and secondary legislation apply automatically to the outermost regions, it is nonetheless possible to adopt specific measures to assist them inasmuch and as long as there is an objective need to take such measures with a view to the economic and social development of those regions. ”

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Treaty of Lisbon — Article 2 - Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (2007)

“ Article 136a The Union recognises and promotes the role of the social partners at its level, taking into account the diversity of national systems. It shall facilitate dialogue between the social partners, respecting their autonomy. ”

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Theresa Mary May, Prime Minister’s letter to Donald Tusk triggering Article 50 (2017)

“ We want to make sure that Europe remains strong and prosperous and is capable of projecting its values, leading in the world, and defending itself from security threats. We want the United Kingdom, through a new deep and special partnership with a strong European Union, to play its full part in achieving these goals. We therefore believe it is necessary to agree the terms of our future partnership alongside those of our withdrawal from the European Union. ”

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