This is the case unless it is considered that the European Union does not have any power or any competences whatsoever, but it does have powers and competences that have been transferred by the Member States.
Nii on see juhul, kui leitakse, et Euroopa Liidul pole mingeid volitusi ega kompetentse, kuid tal on volitused ja kompetentsid, mille on talle üle andnud liikmesriigid.