What is Regulation?
Regulation means: A regulation is a binding EU act that applies directly in all Member States without needing national transposition. Source: Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, Article 288 and 1 other official source.
Why it matters
Regulations can create one directly applicable compliance regime across the EU, which is why acts such as the AI Act and DSA matter immediately to in-scope businesses.
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What is Regulation?
A regulation is a binding EU act that applies directly in all Member States without needing national transposition.
Why does Regulation matter in EU policy?
Regulations can create one directly applicable compliance regime across the EU, which is why acts such as the AI Act and DSA matter immediately to in-scope businesses.
Where can I verify the definition of Regulation?
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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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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