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The European Commission Adopts a Communication on the Enforcement of EU Law

The European Commission Adopts a Communication on the Enforcement of EU Law

Thursday, 3 November, 2022

The European Commission passed a communication on the enforcement of EU legislation on October 13, 2022. It outlines its tasks in order to guarantee that EU law is upheld and that enterprises and persons in the entire EU can take advantage of the same rights. People can now traverse and work freely throughout the EU, or obtain reimbursement for medical care received outside of the EU all due to the proper application of EU law. EU law actually affects how Europeans live their daily lives.

In order to assist Member States and help prevent potential violations of EU legislation, the Commission has created a range of programs, including practical advice, funding, and monitoring. Besides, the Commission doesn't hold back when it comes to pursuing legal recourse by starting infringement procedures.

 

What Does the Communication on the Enforcement of EU Law Cover?

Being the custodian of the Treaties, the Commission is primarily responsible for upholding EU law. As a result, the Commission has started innovative methods to defend fundamental principles including citizenship, justice, and equality. Here are important points to note about the communication:

 

Intelligent Enforcement and Early Breach Detection

The Commission provides the Member States with helpful advice, discussions, and training in order to prevent conflicting interpretations of recently approved EU law and to promote a shared understanding of current regulations. The Commission also offers cash aid in addition to technical assistance. While the Recovery and Resilience Facility or the financing provided by the European Regional and Structural Funds are not instruments for enforcing EU law, they can spur change and quicken its implementation.

 

Keeping an Eye Out for and Spotting Violations of EU Law

In order to motivate Member States to comply with regulations more quickly and to increase public awareness, increased transparency and monitoring have been shown to be successful.

The Single Market Scoreboard, EU Justice Scoreboard, country-specific studies from the European Semester, Rule of Law Report, Environmental Implementation Review, and Schengen review are just a few of the instruments that can be used to spot possible problems where EU law enforcement may be required.

 

Strategic Enforcement of EU Pilot Laws and the Prevention of Violations

The aim of the Commission is to ensure businesses and citizens benefit from EU law as soon as possible. Due to the likelihood of a quicker response than a formal infringement proceeding, the Commission may choose to adopt the pre-infringement process known as EU Pilot in specific circumstances, including those that are more technical. The EU Pilot procedure has gained credibility over time.  In the event that a case is unsuccessful, legal action for infringement is taken.

 

 

Source:

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_6110

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