HOW DO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, MEMBER STATES AND CITIZENS INTERACT IN ENFORCING INTERNAL MARKET RULES?
HOW DO THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, MEMBER STATES AND CITIZENS INTERACT IN ENFORCING INTERNAL MARKET RULES?

Summary/Abstract: The Internal Market is the main element of European economic integration, the achievement of which was provided for in the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community (Rome, 1957). The implementation of the four fundamental freedoms of movement for the benefit of the citizens of the Member States was one of the major objectives of the Internal Market and led to the adoption of specific European rules, the respect of which is ensured by the Member States under the supervision of the European Commission. Currently, the Treaty on European Union mentions, among the Union objectives, the establishment of the Internal Market, and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides for the shared competence of the European Union with the Member States in the field of the Internal Market. The rules adopted at Union level for the achievement of the freedoms of movement must be implemented by the authorities of the Member States for the advantage of the citizens of the Member States and of undertakings. In the situation of non-compliance with these rules, the European Commission may bring the Member State concerned before the Court of Justice of the European Union. Thus, the completion of the Internal Market depends on the way in which the three actors interact - the European Commission, the Member States and the citizens according to their specific interests. In conclusion, the full completion of the Internal Market area requires a balanced and effective action carried out by the European Commission, the Member States and their citizens, based on a transparent and collaborative approach.

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