EU Environmental Law
2025/2026 Study Pack | Full
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What is included in the definition of environment? - Answer✅Air, water, land, flora, fauna, natural
resources, cultural heritage, and non-physical surroundings.
What does environmental protection mean? - Answer✅Controlling, reducing and eliminating harm;
preventing future harm; rational use.
What makes environmental law unique? - Answer✅Transboundary problems; no global organization;
anthropogenic damage; need for cooperation.
What is the precautionary principle? - Answer✅Protective action must be taken even under scientific
uncertainty.
What is the prevention principle? - Answer✅Prevent known environmental risks before damage
occurs.
What is the polluter pays principle? - Answer✅Polluters bear the cost of the harm they cause.
Define sustainable development. - Answer✅Meeting today's needs without compromising future
generations.
List core sustainable development principles. - Answer✅Intergenerational equity; sustainable use;
equitable use; integration.
When did the EU first gain environmental competence? - Answer✅1987, Single European Act.
What principle limits EU action? - Answer✅The principle of conferral (Art. 5 TEU).
2025/2026 Study Pack | Full
Notes, Key Cases & Exam-Ready
Answers Latest Update
What is included in the definition of environment? - Answer✅Air, water, land, flora, fauna, natural
resources, cultural heritage, and non-physical surroundings.
What does environmental protection mean? - Answer✅Controlling, reducing and eliminating harm;
preventing future harm; rational use.
What makes environmental law unique? - Answer✅Transboundary problems; no global organization;
anthropogenic damage; need for cooperation.
What is the precautionary principle? - Answer✅Protective action must be taken even under scientific
uncertainty.
What is the prevention principle? - Answer✅Prevent known environmental risks before damage
occurs.
What is the polluter pays principle? - Answer✅Polluters bear the cost of the harm they cause.
Define sustainable development. - Answer✅Meeting today's needs without compromising future
generations.
List core sustainable development principles. - Answer✅Intergenerational equity; sustainable use;
equitable use; integration.
When did the EU first gain environmental competence? - Answer✅1987, Single European Act.
What principle limits EU action? - Answer✅The principle of conferral (Art. 5 TEU).
