Laws, courts and authorities
EU
Abbreviation for European Union
In short and in plain language
The EU is a group of states in Europe.
They share laws and rules in many areas.
Many rules for websites come from its law. This is true for data protection, consumer rights and access for all.
Definition
The European Union is a union of European states with shared laws and rules in many areas. Many requirements for websites, for example on data protection, consumer rights and accessibility, are based on EU law.