Free movement of goods is often considered as one of the cornerstones of the European Union. However, it has been so much undermined by the unlimited list of derogations following Cassis de Dijon and the complex and rather large definition of selling arrangements that in practice free movement of goods has been deprived of any meaningful effect.
Discuss.
Recall the importance, post World War II, of tariffs as the main barriers to trade and the evolution in this respect explain the Treaty provisions on free movement of goods;
Critically assess the rationale and current extent of the Cassis de Dijon case-law;
Consider the potential complexity of the Keck case-law.