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European law

body of treaties, law and court judgements which operates alongside the legal systems of the European Union's member states.

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consent

Law; European law

Consent is giving permission to a person to do something to or for another person.

treaty

Law; European law

A treaty is an express agreement under international law entered into by actors in international law, namely sovereign states and international organizations. A treaty may also be known as an ...

dumping (pricing policy)

Law; European law

It occurs when manufacturers export a product to another country at a price either below the price charged in its home market, or in quantities that cannot be explained through normal market ...

co-decision

Law; European law

A structure that means that EU decisions must be taken jointly by the Parliament and the Council of the European Union.

Committee of the Regions (CoR)

Law; European law

One of two 'consultative bodies' of the EU. It brings together elected local and regional government representatives from across the EU to discuss European policy.

Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

Law; European law

EU policy to protect agriculture throughout the EU by controlling prices and levels of production and by subsidising the rural lifestyle in order to safeguard the countryside.

Common Defence and Security Policy (CDSP)

Law; European law

Since 2003, the EU has conducted 28 civilian and military operations under the CDSP. Overall responsibility for CSDP lies with the EU High Representative for the Union in Foreign and Security Policy ...

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