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Legal framework of the ESS
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European statistics are prepared, compiled and disseminated both by the European Statistical System (ESS) and by the European System of Central Banks (ESCB), but in accordance with the independent legal frameworks which reflect their respective government structures

Regulation (EC) 223/2009 concerning the European statistics 

EC Regulation 2533/98 concerning the collection of statistical information by the European Central Bank
 

European Union Statistical Legislation (Date last amended: 1st October 2013)

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