New research explores how the EU Commission handles infringement cases against member states.

The paper develops a formal model to analyze legal compliance in the European Union (2003-2013). This study collects and analyzes over 13,000 official case files. The findings reveal both accidental and intentional violations exist within EU law.

🔍 Data & Methods: Examined extensive Commission infringement records from two decades of EU governance.

📊 Key Findings: Accidental noncompliance occurs; Intentional violation is more common; Commission selectively drops cases.

⚖️ Why It Matters: This analysis shows the EU enforcement mechanism has mixed success in promoting legal adherence.