Free Resource: What's the Difference? EU Regulation vs. EU Directive

What’s the Difference? is a series designed to help you understand key compliance terms by breaking down commonly confused regulations, concepts, and industry jargon—making compliance clearer and easier to navigate. In this edition, we unpack EU Regulation vs. EU Directive. Although both are tools used by the EU to shape law across member states, they differ significantly in how they apply and are implemented. This resource explains the distinction, how each impacts national legislation, and what that means for your compliance approach. This edition is available as a free downloadable slideshow.