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Van Gend en Loos — Direct Effect of European Law

1963 AD · Transmission: Global
LawLegalEuropean

In a Dutch tariff dispute, the Court of Justice of the European Communities rules Feb 5, 1963 that Community law creates rights individuals can invoke directly in national courts, without needing domestic incorporation — the "direct effect" doctrine, a cornerstone of EU law.

InstitutionCourt of Justice of the European Communities
Historical regionEuropean Economic Community (Netherlands)
Primary sourceECJ judgment, Case 26/62, Feb 5, 1963
Secondary sourceOxford Academic; European Parliament Think Tank
Original languageDutch / French
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