Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
/ˈtriːti ɒn ðə ˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ əv ði ˌjʊərəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/
Definitions
- (n.) A primary treaty forming part of the EU constitutional framework, governing the operation and policies of the European Union.
The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union outlines the EU’s legislative and institutional competences.
Forms
- treaty on the functioning of the european union
- treaties on the functioning of the european union
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as TFEU, this treaty complements the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and is central to EU legal order and competences.
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