What is Trilogue?
Trilogue means: A trilogue is an informal negotiation between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission used to reach a provisional deal on EU legislation. Source: EUR-Lex glossary: trilogue and 1 other official source.
Why it matters
Many major files are settled politically in trilogue before the final public votes, so it is where amendments often become the text that companies must comply with.
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What is Trilogue?
A trilogue is an informal negotiation between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission used to reach a provisional deal on EU legislation.
Why does Trilogue matter in EU policy?
Many major files are settled politically in trilogue before the final public votes, so it is where amendments often become the text that companies must comply with.
Where can I verify the definition of Trilogue?
Lex cites EUR-Lex glossary: trilogue; European Parliament: legislative powers and procedures for this definition and links the source records on this page.
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