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Hierarchy of Law in European Union

Marco Bertolini

Created on August 1, 2025

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Hierarchy of Law in European Union

Applicable in all EU countries supplements and vitamins

Primary Law

Basis of the legal order

Click on the coloured dots to find out more about each source of law.

Secondary legislation

They must comply with primary law

General principles

Used by the ECJ to interpret the law

Case of law of the CJE

It plays a crucial role in the development of EU Law

National Law

If conflict with European legislation, the EU rules prevail

General Principles of the EU Law

-Proportionality​ -Legality​ -Nondiscrimination​ - Protecting trust

Used by the Court of Justice of the EU for the interpretation of rules

Primary Law

EU Treaties (TEU and TFEU)​- Protocols and annexes to treaties​ - Charter of Fundamental Rights​ It forms the basis of the entire EU legal order

National Law

- National legislation must comply with EU law​- Principle of primacy: EU law prevails in the event of a conflict

Secondary Legislation

Pass your mouse pointer on the coloured dots to see the description.

Case Law of The CEJ

- Enforceable judgments​ - Interprets and develops EU law​ It plays a fundamental role in the development of European law