Subsidarity principle

The subsidiarity principle states that decisions should be made at the most local, appropriate level of authority. It means that higher authorities or larger entities only intervene when issues cannot be effectively handled at a smaller, more local level. This approach respects the expertise and autonomy of smaller units, ensuring that decisions are made as close to the people affected as possible, promoting efficiency and responsiveness. It is commonly applied in governance, encouraging decentralization and ensuring that larger institutions step in only when necessary.