| Author (Corporate) | European Commission |
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| Series Details | COM (2019) 319 |
| Publication Date | 04/07/2019 |
| Content Type | Policy-making, Report |
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Summary: Report presented on 4 July 2019 by the European Commission on Member States' compliance with EU law in 2018. Further information: The Juncker Commission’s top priority is to stimulate investment to create jobs and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. However, creating the right regulatory environment to support businesses and job creation is undermined if Member States do not implement EU rules correctly and on time. This annual report sets out how EU law was monitored and enforced in 2018. As a matter of priority, the European Commission targets problems where its enforcement action can make a real difference and benefit individuals and businesses. In 2018 it supported national and regional authorities in implementing clear air and clean water rules. It also took action against Member States who failed to live up to their commitments and implement EU rules on passenger name records, on combating terrorism and on anti-money laundering. In addition, the Commission used enforcement powers when some EU countries did not move fast enough to improve access for people with disabilities to websites and other mobile applications. Background: In the division of responsibilities between the European institutions, the Commission has the general responsibility of initiating the legislative process. The Council and the European Parliament decide on the Commission's proposals. The Member States are responsible for the timely and correct application, implementation and enforcement of EU law in the national legal order. The Commission closes this circle: once proposals are adopted and become EU law, it monitors whether the Member States are applying this law correctly and takes action if they are not. The Commission should therefore act firmly and quickly when infringements obstruct the achievement of EU policy objectives. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=COM:2019:319:FIN |
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| Subject Categories | Law |
| Subject Tags | EU Law |
| International Organisations | European Union [EU] |
