What is Provisional agreement?
Provisional agreement means: A provisional agreement is the political deal reached between Parliament and Council negotiators before formal approval by the institutions. Source: EUR-Lex glossary: ordinary legislative procedure and 1 other official source.
Why it matters
Once a provisional agreement is announced, the main substance is usually settled even though legal-linguistic checks and final votes still follow.
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What is Provisional agreement?
A provisional agreement is the political deal reached between Parliament and Council negotiators before formal approval by the institutions.
Why does Provisional agreement matter in EU policy?
Once a provisional agreement is announced, the main substance is usually settled even though legal-linguistic checks and final votes still follow.
Where can I verify the definition of Provisional agreement?
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