Sisämarkkinasäädösten

Sisämarkkinasäädökset refer to the body of European Union law that governs the functioning of the EU's internal market. The primary goal of these regulations is to remove barriers to trade and ensure the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people across member states. This allows businesses to operate and consumers to benefit from a wider range of products and services under harmonized conditions.

Key areas covered by sisämarkkinasäädökset include product standards, competition law, public procurement, intellectual property rights, and the recognition of professional qualifications. For goods, this means ensuring that products legally sold in one member state can be sold in all others, often through mutual recognition or harmonization of technical rules. In the realm of services, it facilitates cross-border provision by removing discriminatory national measures.

The implementation of sisämarkkinasäädökset is crucial for economic integration within the EU. Member states are required to transpose these directives into their national legal systems, and regulations are directly applicable. Enforcement is overseen by the European Commission and the Court of Justice of the European Union, which ensure that member states comply with their obligations and that the internal market operates effectively for the benefit of all citizens and businesses.