Theodoroulas, Ioannis

2019-04-13T00:00:18Z

https://repository.ihu.edu.gr//xmlui/handle/11544/29335

Free Movement of Goods

masterThesis

en

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2019-04-10

The establishment of internal market was one of the most substantial achievements within European Union. The establishment and functioning of the internal market was from the early stages, and continues to constitute a fundamental element of European integration, which transformed and is transforming the European economy. Furthermore, the internal market ensures the protection of the four fundamental freedoms, the free movement of persons, the free movement of services, the free movement of capital and finally the free movement of goods. Particularly, the eradication of the fiscal barriers like custom duties and taxes and on the other hand the elimination of the physical-technical barriers such as measures having equivalent effect, which violates the free trade between member states, can be regarded as an encroachment of the free movement of goods and must be removed. Thus, the protection of this freedom is a priority within European Union in order to promote the free circulation of goods without prohibitions which put obstacles to the free trade. Furthermore, I reached a decision to write a Dissertation and elaborate on the topic of quantitative restrictions and measures having an equivalent effect, because, in my opinion, the elimination of the aforementioned hindrances constitute a major step towards the implementation of the harmonization of the internal market of the European Union. Adopting a pro-European perspective, I aspire to do my part with regard to the realization of the European project, an evolution that will be of benefit to all European citizens and member states.

Masouros, Pavlos

Komnios, Komninos

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