Article 267 TFEU

Article 267 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) provides a process called "preliminary rulings," allowing courts of EU member states to ask the European Court of Justice for guidance on how to interpret EU law. This helps ensure consistent application across all countries. When a national court encounters a legal question about EU rules, it can refer it to the European Court for a binding answer. This process maintains legal uniformity and clarifies EU law, fostering cooperation between national and EU courts.