- •Introduction
- •Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Work
- •Common and internal markets
- •Development of eu law
- •1. Churchill's Speech
- •2. Marshall Plan - oeec
- •Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Work
- •The Treaty on European Union or Maastricht Treaty (eu Treaty)
- •The European Economic Area (eea) and the European Free Trade Association (efta)
- •The Treaty of Amsterdam
- •The Treaty of Nice
- •The European Convention on the Future of the European Union and the Draft Constitution
- •The Treaty of Lisbon
- •Speaking
- •It must be noted that the principle of subsidiarity and the principle of proportionality also apply to the exercise by the institutions of the powers conferred upon them by the Treaties.
- •Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Work
- •Supremacy of the eu law
- •Fundamental features of union law
- •Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Work
- •Member states' liability for breach of union law
- •Vocabulary Note:
- •Sources of union law
- •Application of National and International Law by the European Courts
- •Application of Union Law by the National Courts
- •Direct effects doctrine
- •Direct effect of union rules
- •Speaking
- •The free movement of goods
- •Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Work
- •Exceptions to the Free Movement of Goods
- •Technical Standards
- •Exceptions to the Free Movement of Goods
- •Theory and Reality of the Free Movement of Goods
- •Rights of residence in the eu
- •1. Introduction
- •2. The free movement of citizens
- •3. Schengen arrangements
- •4. The free movement of workers
- •Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Work
- •The Schengen acquis
- •Vocabulary Note:
- •Students
- •Free movement of workers, the self-employed and their families
- •Vocabulary Note:
- •Free movement exceptions
- •In Article 45(4) of the tfeu. Employment in the "public service" of member states is
- •Right of establishment - professionals
- •Vocabulary Note:
- •Legal services
- •Speaking
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Work
Exercise 1. Look through the text and answer the following questions.
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What categories of individuals and legal entities does the free movement of persons concern?
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What EU Treaty guarantees the fundamental freedom of movement for persons
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What is the central idea of the Schengen arrangements?
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What are the three freedoms listed under the heading “Free movement of workers”?
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What distinguishes the conditions for free entry for nationals of EU Member States and nationals of third countries?
Exercise 2. Suggest Russian equivalents of the following expressions. Use them in your own sentences.
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quite an array of natural and legal persons; sufficient resources; implementation of the Schengen Agreement; deepening of cross-border co-operation; fight against terrorism, cross-border criminal activities and illegal migration; data on people’s identities; persons and enterprises concerned; tangible aspect of European integration; identity; certificate of inscription; illnesses or handicaps; annex to the law; public policy; public order; public health; without a valid motive; valid residence permit; subject to certain limitations and conditions.
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to be interpreted restrictively; to set up an area of freedom, security and justice; to encompass; to involve trans-frontier activities; to complement national citizenship; to exercise rights правами; to adopt measures; to be enrolled in an establishment accredited and financed by the host state; to become subject to an expulsion measure; to prosecute criminal offences; to exercise activities; to prove one’s nationality; be covered by sickness insurance; to refuse access; to constitute/cause a danger for; to show; to fulfil conditions; to disturb the peace; to pursue a lucrative activity.
С. Furthermore; Consequently; In other words; In accordance with….; In compliance with…; besides; in some way; Mention is made here of …; in the same way as …; Without going into detail; under given circumstances.
Exercise 3. Answer the questions on the text.
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What rights of persons do the provisions of the TFEU provide for?
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What does Title V of the TFEU set up?
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What is the difference between the free movement of persons and that of citizens?
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In what situations can and cannot the TFEU provisions be invoked?
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What/who falls within the category of EU citizens?
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How does EU citizenship complement national citizenship?
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What restrictions and requirements are set forth in the Treaties as regards the periods of residence: up to three months, longer than three months, for permanent residence?
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What other rights do EU citizens enjoy in non-national Member States?
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What particularly facilitated the free movement of citizens?
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How did the Schengen Arrangements contribute to the free movement of persons?
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In what other areas was cross-border cooperation among Member States deepened?
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What rights do the three freedoms for workers in the EU confer upon them?
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What opportunities does labour mobility provide?
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What conditions must be met by students to reside in the EU?
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Under what circumstances may a student be denied access to or banished from the EU?
Exercise 4. Read the text and choose the best suitable word to fill in the gaps. Say what you have learned from the text.