Conflict between European Law and National Law

As the membership of the European Union now touches 28 Member State, the task to ensure that the law is interpreted and applied in a uniform manner is complex.

The different forms of law, such as Treaty Articles, Regulations and Directives; have different effects. They leave to the member states different degrees of discretion relating to their implementation. For a uniformed law for the Member states, it is essential that the domestic courts of the members work in partnership with the European Court of Justice. If necessary, domestic courts can seek the advice of the ECJ on the correct interpretation of the European Union Law.