EUlainsäädäntökehikoissa

Eulainsäädäntö, or the European Union's legal framework, is a comprehensive system of laws that governs the functioning of the European Union (EU). It is composed of treaties, regulations, directives, decisions, and recommendations, all of which are binding in the member states to varying degrees. The primary source of EU law is the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), which were signed in 1992 and entered into force in 1993. These treaties establish the EU's institutions, define its objectives, and set out the principles of its functioning.

Regulations are the most binding type of EU law, as they are directly applicable in all member states and must be implemented as they stand. Directives, on the other hand, set out objectives that member states must achieve, but leave the choice of form and methods to the national authorities. Decisions are adopted by the EU institutions to address specific situations and are binding in the member states where they are implemented.

EU law is hierarchical, meaning that it takes precedence over national law. This principle is enshrined in the Treaties and is known as the principle of primacy of EU law. It ensures that EU law is binding in all member states and that national courts must apply it in their judgments.

The EU's legal framework is designed to promote the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people within the EU, as well as to protect the rights and freedoms of EU citizens. It also establishes a system of cooperation between member states in areas such as justice and home affairs, foreign policy, and security. The EU's legal framework is constantly evolving, with new laws being adopted and existing ones being amended or repealed as necessary.