What is Infringement procedure?
Infringement procedure means: An infringement procedure is the Commission process for addressing a Member State's failure to comply with EU law. Source: EUR-Lex glossary of summaries.
Why it matters
Infringements show where EU rules are not being applied or transposed properly and can lead to Court action.
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What is Infringement procedure?
An infringement procedure is the Commission process for addressing a Member State's failure to comply with EU law.
Why does Infringement procedure matter in EU policy?
Infringements show where EU rules are not being applied or transposed properly and can lead to Court action.
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