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EU decision-making at a glance: How do EU laws get approved?
This chart describes the main steps of the codecision procedure, the most common decision-making procedure among EU Institutions.
Published: 2 May 2023
This chart describes the main steps of the codecision procedure, the most common decision-making procedure among EU Institutions. For more details, please refer to official EU websites. An illustrative timeline of the EU General Data Protection Regulation process and relevant glossary terms can be found within the chart.

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EU decision-making at a glance: How do EU laws get approved?
This chart describes the main steps of the codecision procedure, the most common decision-making procedure among EU Institutions.
Published: 2 May 2023
Contributors:
Isabelle Roccia
Managing Director, Europe, IAPP
CIPP/E
This chart describes the main steps of the codecision procedure, the most common decision-making procedure among EU Institutions. For more details, please refer to official EU websites. An illustrative timeline of the EU General Data Protection Regulation process and relevant glossary terms can be found within the chart.

This content is eligible for Continuing Professional Education credits. Please self-submit according to CPE policy guidelines.
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