| Author (Corporate) | European Commission |
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| Series Title | COM |
| Series Details | (2017) 370 final (6.7.17) |
| Publication Date | 06/07/2017 |
| Content Type | Policy-making, Report |
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The effective application of EU law is essential to delivering the benefits of European Union policies to the public and to businesses. Often, when issues come to the fore — car emissions testing, illegal landfills or transport safety and security — it is not the lack of EU legislation that is the problem but rather that EU law is not applied effectively. The Member States are responsible for transposing directives into their national law on time and accurately, as well as for correctly applying and implementing the entire body of EU legislation (the acquis). The Commission monitors the Member States’ measures and ensures that their legislation complies with EU law. Should a Member State fail to comply with Union law, the Commission may open an infringement procedure and, if necessary, bring the case before the Court of Justice. Financial penalties may be proposed when a Member State fails to implement a Court judgment or to communicate to the Commission its measures transposing a legislative Directive. This annual report highlights the main developments in enforcement policy in 2016. The structure of the report reflects the focus on enforcement in the political priority areas of the Commission. In addition to the priority areas, the staff working documents accompanying the report examine how well EU law was applied, and the challenges faced, in each Member State and policy area. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=COM:2017:370:FIN |
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| Subject Categories | Law |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
