The Member States 25 March 1957, Consolidated version of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union - PART SIX: INSTITUTIONAL AND FINANCIAL PROVISIONS - TITLE I: INSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS - Chapter 1: The institutions - Section 5: The Court of Justice of the European Union - Article 267 (ex Article 234 TEC)

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The scope and purpose of Article 267 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union is to establish the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for providing preliminary rulings on the interpretation of Treaties and the validity of acts by Union institutions. Key provisions include the ability of national courts to request rulings from the CJEU when necessary for their judgments, particularly in cases without further judicial remedy or involving individuals in custody. The application and enforcement of this article ensure that national courts can seek guidance from the CJEU, promoting uniformity in the interpretation of EU law across Member States.AI