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== Directive 2001/19/EC ==

'''Directive 2001/19/EC''' (pronounced as: di-ˈrek-tiv two thousand one slash nineteen slash E C) is a significant piece of legislation in the [[European Union]] (EU) that was enacted in the year 2001. 

=== Etymology ===

The term "Directive 2001/19/EC" is derived from the legal and administrative language of the EU. "Directive" refers to a legal act of the EU which requires member states to achieve a particular result without dictating the means of achieving that result. "2001/19/EC" is the specific identifier of this directive, with "2001" indicating the year of enactment, "19" being the order of enactment in that year, and "EC" standing for European Community, the predecessor to the EU.

=== Overview ===

Directive 2001/19/EC is an amendment to Directives 89/48/EEC and 92/51/EEC, concerning the general system for the recognition of professional qualifications. It also amends Directives 77/452/EEC, 77/453/EEC, 78/686/EEC, 78/687/EEC, 78/1026/EEC, 78/1027/EEC, 80/154/EEC, 80/155/EEC, 85/384/EEC, 85/432/EEC, 85/433/EEC and 93/16/EEC concerning the professions of nurse responsible for general care, dental practitioner, veterinary surgeon, midwife, architect, pharmacist and doctor.

=== Related Terms ===

* [[European Union]]: The political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe.
* [[Directive]]: A legal act of the EU which requires member states to achieve a particular result without dictating the means of achieving that result.
* [[Professional Qualifications]]: The degrees, certificates, or other formal credentials that a person possesses relating to their field of work or expertise.
* [[Recognition]]: The acceptance that a certificate, diploma, or other qualification is valid.
* [[Amendment]]: A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.

[[Category:European Union Law]]
[[Category:Directives]]
[[Category:Professional Qualifications]]

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