What is Public consultation?
Public consultation means: A public consultation is a Commission feedback process that lets stakeholders and citizens submit views or evidence on planned EU policy action. Source: European Commission: better regulation.
Why it matters
Consultations create a public evidence trail before the legislative proposal exists and can reveal the arguments that shape early design choices.
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What is Public consultation?
A public consultation is a Commission feedback process that lets stakeholders and citizens submit views or evidence on planned EU policy action.
Why does Public consultation matter in EU policy?
Consultations create a public evidence trail before the legislative proposal exists and can reveal the arguments that shape early design choices.
Where can I verify the definition of Public consultation?
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