Laws, authorities and standards
EC
Abbreviation for European Community
In short and in plain language
The EC was a group of states in Europe.
Today's European Union grew out of it.
So older rules from Europe carry this short name. One example is rules for passengers.
Definition
The EC was the European Community, a forerunner of today's European Union. Older legal acts carry the abbreviation EC in their name, such as regulations on passenger rights. Many of these rules still apply or have been replaced by newer EU regulations.