In some cases, where the Commission identifies a possible breach of EU law, it may decide to use a pre-infringement process, known as EU Pilot dialogue, instead of the infringement procedure.
This is a tool that can be used where it is likely to lead to swifter compliance than a formal infringement procedure. It allows the Commission to resolve a number of cases without the need to move to an infringement procedure. This may be the case, for example, if the issues at stake are of a technical nature. It can also prove useful in cases where the Commission wishes to collect factual or legal information needed to carry out its assessment. It is not used where the breach of EU law is well-evidenced, obvious or self-acknowledged, nor is it used for more sensitive issues where discussions at technical level are less likely to lead to a successful outcome.
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Active EU Pilot files on 31/12/2023
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Trends in number of EU Pilot files over time
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