New laws by EU at lowest level since 1979
The European Union introduced nearly 1,500 new laws last year, its lowest number since 1979, according to Sweet & Maxwell research. In comparison, 1,660 were introduced in 2011. Many of the laws are necessary to keep the EU operating. The European Commission is trying to reduce the volume of new legislation each year.
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