What is Decision?
Decision means: A decision is a binding EU act; when it names addressees, it is binding only on those addressees. Source: Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, Article 288 and 1 other official source.
Why it matters
Decisions are often used for specific designations, approvals, programmes or enforcement outcomes rather than general rulebooks.
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What is Decision?
A decision is a binding EU act; when it names addressees, it is binding only on those addressees.
Why does Decision matter in EU policy?
Decisions are often used for specific designations, approvals, programmes or enforcement outcomes rather than general rulebooks.
Where can I verify the definition of Decision?
Lex cites Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, Article 288; EUR-Lex glossary of summaries for this definition and links the source records on this page.
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