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What is Delegated regulation?

Definition

Delegated regulation means: A delegated regulation is a delegated act adopted in the legal form of a regulation, usually to supplement or amend technical elements of a parent act. Source: EUR-Lex glossary: delegated acts and 1 other official source.

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Why it matters

Delegated regulations can directly apply across the EU and may contain important technical standards or updated annexes.

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What is Delegated regulation?

A delegated regulation is a delegated act adopted in the legal form of a regulation, usually to supplement or amend technical elements of a parent act.

Why does Delegated regulation matter in EU policy?

Delegated regulations can directly apply across the EU and may contain important technical standards or updated annexes.

Where can I verify the definition of Delegated regulation?

Lex cites EUR-Lex glossary: delegated acts; Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, Article 288 for this definition and links the source records on this page.

Official sources

Definitions are short paraphrases of official records, not legal advice. For binding text, use the linked EUR-Lex act, Official Journal or EU institution page.

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