Bericht der Kommission: Jahresbericht 2012 über die Anwendung der Grundsätze der Subsidiarität und der Verhältnismäßigkeit KOM(2013) 566 endg.; Ratsdok. 13002/13

This report from the European Commission reviews the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality in 2012. These principles ensure that decisions are taken as closely as possible to the citizen and that EU actions do not exceed what is necessary to achieve the objectives of the Treaties. The report is relevant for national parliaments and EU institutions, informing them about the EU's legislative activities and their compliance with these fundamental principles of EU law.