Milestone ECJ decision: Interpretation of Community Treaties

What was the ruling of the ECJ on the interpretation of Community Treaties? In this ruling, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) stated the principle that the Community Treaties must not be interpreted rigidly but must be viewed in the light of the...

What was the ruling of the ECJ on the interpretation of Community Treaties?

In this ruling, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) stated the principle that the Community Treaties must not be interpreted rigidly but must be viewed in the light of the state of integration and the objectives of the Treaties themselves.

This principle as stated by the ECJ has allowed the European Community to legislate in areas where there are no specific Treaty provisions, such as in the field of pollution.

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