‘Gold-plating’ in the transposition of EU Law

Authors

  • Eduardo Magrani Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon, Alameda da Universidade – Cidade Universitária, 1649-014 Lisbon – Portugal
  • Nevin Alija Nova Green Lab, Nova School of Law Campus de Campolide 18, 1099-032, Lisbon - Portugal
  • Filipe Andrade Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon, Alameda da Universidade – Cidade Universitária, 1649-014 Lisbon – Portugal

Keywords:

Gold-Plating; Transposição; Aplicação da Legislação da UE; Melhor Regulamentação; Processo Legislativo

Abstract

This paper has the purpose of discussing some of the main aspects concerning gold-plating, focusing on concepts, cases and possible solutions. The investigation aims to analyse some theoretical elements regarding the main concept of gold-plating, including the historical view and case studies, and also discussing measures adopted by Member-States to deal with the matter, namely transparency procedure and repeal of over transposition, as well as best practices to help minimizing the negative aspects of gold plating’s practices.

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Published

01-09-2021

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2021): Nudging e Goldplating

Section

Thematic Issue

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