What is Legislative proposal?
Legislative proposal means: A legislative proposal is the draft legal act put forward by the Commission for consideration by the Parliament and Council. Source: European Commission: better regulation and 1 other official source.
Why it matters
The proposal sets the baseline text, legal basis and policy design that later amendments and negotiations react to.
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What is Legislative proposal?
A legislative proposal is the draft legal act put forward by the Commission for consideration by the Parliament and Council.
Why does Legislative proposal matter in EU policy?
The proposal sets the baseline text, legal basis and policy design that later amendments and negotiations react to.
Where can I verify the definition of Legislative proposal?
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