What is Official Journal?

Also called OJ.

Definition

Official Journal means: The Official Journal is the official publication of EU legal acts and other formal notices. Source: EUR-Lex: Official Journal access and 1 other official source.

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Why it matters

Publication in the Official Journal is what starts many legal clocks, including entry into force and application dates.

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Frequently asked

What is Official Journal?

The Official Journal is the official publication of EU legal acts and other formal notices.

Why does Official Journal matter in EU policy?

Publication in the Official Journal is what starts many legal clocks, including entry into force and application dates.

Where can I verify the definition of Official Journal?

Lex cites EUR-Lex: Official Journal access; EUR-Lex glossary of summaries for this definition and links the source records on this page.

Official sources

EUR-Lex: Official Journal access ↗EUR-Lex glossary of summaries ↗

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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