Historical Events tagged with "van gend en loos"
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Landmark Ruling Establishes Direct Effect in EU Law
In a significant case, the European Court of Justice ruled in favor of Van Gend en Loos, establishing the principle of direct effect of European Union law. This ruling determined that individuals could invoke EU law directly in their national courts, fundamentally changing the relationship between EU law and member states. The case arose when Van Gend en Loos, a Dutch transport company, contested the application of a customs duty imposed by the Netherlands. The Court's decision arose from a dispute over the interpretation of the Treaty of Rome.
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