What is Single market?
Also called internal market.
Single market means: The single market is the EU area in which goods, services, persons and capital can move under common rules and without unjustified internal barriers. Source: EUR-Lex glossary of summaries.
Why it matters
Many EU laws use the internal market as their legal and policy rationale, especially where divergent national rules would fragment business conditions.
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What is Single market?
The single market is the EU area in which goods, services, persons and capital can move under common rules and without unjustified internal barriers.
Why does Single market matter in EU policy?
Many EU laws use the internal market as their legal and policy rationale, especially where divergent national rules would fragment business conditions.
Where can I verify the definition of Single market?
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