Is the doctrine of supremacy of Union law a logical, if not necessary, inference from Union treaties? Reflect on the acceptance of the supremacy of EU law by the UK and German courts. Has the decision in the PSPP Case changed anything? Why giving direct effect to directives is particularly problematic? Is indirect effect the answer?
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