European Union (EU) directives

European Union directives are legal instructions issued by the EU to its member countries, outlining goals they need to achieve in specific policy areas. Unlike laws that are directly applied, directives set out a framework, allowing each country to implement the details through their own national legislation. This approach ensures uniform standards across the EU while respecting each country's legal systems. Once a directive is adopted, member states have a set deadline to incorporate its requirements into their laws, promoting cooperation and consistency across the Union.