EU legislation refers to the body of laws and regulations that are enacted by the European Union (EU) institutions. It encompasses a wide range of legal acts including treaties, regulations, directives, decisions, and recommendations that govern the member states of the EU and affect their citizens.
Regulations are binding legislative acts that must be applied in their entirety across all EU countries, while directives set out goals that member states must achieve, allowing them to determine how to implement these goals within their own legal frameworks. Decisions are targeted legislative acts that apply to specific cases or entities. The EU adopts legislation to implement the principles and policies established in its treaties, addressing issues such as the single market, competition, the environment, consumer protection, and many other areas of policy.
EU legislation aims to ensure harmonization of laws across member states, facilitating trade and cooperation, promoting human rights, and safeguarding the rule of law. It is developed through a legislative procedure involving various EU institutions, including the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of the European Union. The establishment and enforcement of EU legislation play a crucial role in the functioning of the European Union as a political and economic entity.
Poland's Health Minister leads a key meeting in Brussels on January 30 regarding pharmaceutical legislation. The meeting focuses on addressing drug safety and hospital cybersecurity as Poland takes its leadership…