European Union (EU) legislation

European Union (EU) legislation consists of laws and regulations adopted by EU institutions that member countries must follow. These laws are designed to promote cooperation, protect citizens' rights, and ensure the smooth functioning of the internal market across member states. Legislation can take the form of regulations, which apply directly and uniformly across all members, or directives, which set goals that each country must achieve through their own laws. This legislative framework helps harmonize policies, facilitate trade, and uphold shared standards across the EU, balancing collective interests with national sovereignty.