Laws, courts and authorities
EU
Abbreviation for European Union
In short and in plain language
The EU is a union of states in Europe.
They share rules on trade, on keeping shoppers safe and on data.
Many rules for websites come from its law. Examples are rules on data and on green claims.
Definition
The EU is a union of European states with common rules on trade, consumer protection and data protection. Many requirements for websites, for example on data protection or environmental claims, are based on EU law.