Summarise the constitutional conditions for valid delegation to an EU agency.

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No transfer of essential political choices; powers clearly defined; objective criteria; procedural safeguards; full judicial review; respect for institutional balance.

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Meroni + ESMA form a doctrine of 'controlled delegation'. Essential elements stay with the legislature (Art. 290 TFEU).

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Summarise the constitutional conditions for valid delegation to an EU agency.

No transfer of essential political choices; powers clearly defined; objective criteria; procedural safeguards; full judicial review; respect for institutional balance.

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