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How it works

Precise citations in seconds, not hours.

Precision

Every answer pinpoints the exact paragraph and article, linked to its source so you can verify it in one click.

Data driven

Grounded in 150 million+ legal articles from 380+ verified European sources, updated daily. Answers come from retrieved law, never guesswork.

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What is the difference between an EU regulation and a directive?

Regulation vs. directive

Both are binding EU legal acts under Article 288 TFEU, but they take effect in different ways — the distinction decides how a rule reaches you in national law.

Key differences

  • A regulation is directly applicable in every Member State the moment it enters into force — no national transposition needed
  • A directive binds Member States as to the result, but leaves the choice of form and method to national law
  • Regulations create uniform rules EU-wide; directives allow national variation within set limits

Key Takeaway

Reach for a regulation when uniformity matters and a directive when Member States need flexibility. Both are read in light of the Treaties and CJEU case law.

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