What is Recommendation?
Recommendation means: A recommendation is a non-binding EU act used by EU institutions to suggest a course of action without imposing legal obligations. Source: Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, Article 288 and 1 other official source.
Why it matters
Recommendations can shape market expectations, supervisory practice and future legislation even when they do not bind companies directly.
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What is Recommendation?
A recommendation is a non-binding EU act used by EU institutions to suggest a course of action without imposing legal obligations.
Why does Recommendation matter in EU policy?
Recommendations can shape market expectations, supervisory practice and future legislation even when they do not bind companies directly.
Where can I verify the definition of Recommendation?
Lex cites Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, Article 288; EUR-Lex glossary of summaries for this definition and links the source records on this page.
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