Laws, authorities and standards
VO (EU)
Abbreviation for Verordnung der Europäischen Union
In short and in plain language
VO (EU) is the German short form for a rule of the European Union.
It applies directly in the countries of the Union. A country does not have to turn it into its own law first.
Rules like this cover the rights of passengers on buses, trains and ships.
Definition
VO (EU) is the German abbreviation for a regulation of the European Union. A regulation applies directly in the member states, without a national law having to transpose it first. Passenger rights in bus, rail and ship transport are, for example, set out in such regulations.