Self-Control Exercises
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Read the paragraphs below and fill in the missing words!
•Common Commercial Policy
Common commercial policy means that by establishing a customs union in accordance with Articles 28-32 TFEU, the EU contributes, in the common interest, to the harmonious development of world
, the progressive abolition of
on international trade and on foreign direct investment, and the lowering of
and other barriers. The common commercial policy is based on uniform principles, particularly with regard to changes in
rates, the conclusion of tariff and trade agreements relating to trade in goods and
, and the commercial aspects of intellectual property, foreign
investment, the achievement of uniformity in measures of liberalization, export policy and measures to protect trade such as those to be taken in the event of dumping or subsidies. The common commercial policy is conducted in the context of the principles and objectives of the EU’s external action.
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•Common Foreign and Security Policy
1. According to Article 24 (1) TEU, one cannot allege that under the EU's common foreign and security policy:
are not adopted legislative acts;
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the political institutions and the ECJ lack specific roles;
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the decision-making is unanimous;
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the decision-making is not unanimous.
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2. In the conduct of CFSP the following acts are taken:
legislative acts;
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general guidelines;
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decisions;
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regulations.
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3. According to Article 25 TEU, the decisions taken under the EU's CFSP do not define:
actions to be undertaken by the EU;
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positions to be taken by the EU;
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common commercial policy of the EU;
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arrangements for the implementation of the decisions.
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4. The following lacks general competences in the area of CFSP:
the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy;
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Member States;
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the Court of Justice of the European Union;
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the European Parliament;
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the European Commission.
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5. Pursuant to Article 30 TEU, the Council may be referred any question relating to the CFSP, and be submitted initiatives or proposals by:
any Member State;
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the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy;
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the High Representative with the Commission’s support;
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the European Central Bank.
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