ABSTRACT

The elimination of border controls between Member States further extends the freedom of movement for persons within the territorial boundaries of the European Union. The 1992 Treaty brought into being the European Union, the aims of which go far beyond the original objectives of the European Economic Community and seek to provide the further integration of the laws and policies of Member States. When duties are imposed on Member States, these may imply rights for individuals which may be enforced in the domestic courts and ultimately in the Court of Justice of the European Union, the EU's judicial forum. It is different with the European Union, and new Member States become automatically committed to the Treaties, all secondary legislation, judicial and non-judicial decisions made by the institutions of the Union, together with non-binding opinions and resolutions of institutions.