Court of Justice (Grand Chamber) 14 February 2017, Avis 3/15 (Opinion pursuant to Article 218(11) TFEU.)

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The Court's opinion addresses the European Union's competence regarding the Marrakesh Treaty, concluding that the treaty does not fall under the EU's common commercial policy as defined by Article 207 TFEU, thus the EU lacks exclusive competence to conclude it. The opinion further clarifies that while the treaty's provisions may relate to international trade, their primary aim is to enhance access for visually impaired individuals, which does not align with the commercial objectives of the EU's common policy. Ultimately, the Court emphasizes that international commitments by Member States should not interfere with existing EU rules in areas already harmonized, reinforcing the EU's exclusive competence in such matters.AI

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OPINION 3/15 OF THE COURT (Grand Chamber) 14 February 2017 ‛(Opinion pursuant to Article 218(11) TFEU — Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled — Article 3 TFEU — Exclusive external competence of the European Union — Article 207 TFEU — Common commercial policy — Commercial aspects of intellectual property —

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