Draft Treaty establishing the European Union

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Part Three INSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

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Article 42 The law of the Union

Article 42 The law of the Union

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The law of the Union shall be directly applicable in the Member States. It shall take precedence over national law. Without prejudice to the powers conferred on the Commission, the implementation of the law shall be the responsibility of the authorities of the Member States. An organic law shall lay down the procedures in accordance with which the Commission shall ensure the implementation of the law. National courts shall apply the law of the Union.

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