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How the EU Operates Part 5: The European Court of Justice
JOHN BOYD examines the purpose and powers of the EU’s highest court

THE European Court of Justice (ECJ) is a key institution of the European Union.

The main function of this Supreme Court is to consolidate the EU in line with the Lisbon Treaty.

It has no democratic mandate. It can rule on EU directives, regulations rules, policies and the Single European Market to ensure there is “free movement of capital, goods, services and labour.” This affects everybody within the EU.

  • John Boyd is secretary of the Campaign against Euro-federalism and chairman of the European Alliance of EU-critical Movements.
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