difference between a regulation and a directive
Difference between a Regulation, Directive and Decision. Regulations have binding legal force throughout every Member State and enter into force on a set date in all the Member States.
A directive shall be binding, as to the result to be achieved, upon each Member State to which it is addressed, but shall leave to the national authorities the choice of form and methods. A decision shall be binding in its entirety upon those to whom it is addressed.