That's not true, because there is a hierarchy of legality. If a principle of the EU legal order is at stake, such as the right to privacy, then that constituti

That's not true, because there is a hierarchy of legality. If a principle of the EU legal order is at stake, such as the right to privacy, then that constitutional imperative can very well override a new law. The commission and parliament are well aware of this risk. They often choose to have laws advised on by the courts, in advance. To avoid a legal mess. This is normal in a functional democracy. To avoid abuse of power / overreach by any institution.