How we check sources
Every rule AskEU uses comes from an official source, is read and checked by a person, and carries a date. This page shows how.
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Collect only official sources
We start from EU law, national legislation portals, ministries, public insurers and official contact points. Nothing else.
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Write the rule in plain words
A rule states one fact: who, what and under which condition. It links to the exact article or page it comes from.
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Check it against the source
A person reads the rule next to its source. During the preview this is the founder, an EU lawyer. A second legal reviewer joins as the advisory board is formed.
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Date it and mark its status
Each rule shows when it was last checked. If the law is being changed, the rule is marked “changing” and answers warn the reader.
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Re-check regularly
Rules are re-checked when a source changes and at least every three months. Reports from readers go straight into this queue.
What counts as an official source
- EU law on EUR-Lex and pages of the European Commission and EU agencies
- National legislation portals, for example gesetze-im-internet.de
- Ministries and public authorities
- Public health insurers and funds
- National contact points for cross-border healthcare
What we never use as a source
- Forums, social media and personal blogs
- News articles as the basis of a rule
- AI-written text without an official source
- Medical records, diagnoses or personal case files
The library today
43 checked rules for Germany, temporary protection and healthcare. Last checked November 11, 2026. Rules marked as changing: 1.
The AI may only use these rules. If no rule applies, it says so and names who to ask.
Browse the rule library →Change log
Library published: 43 rules, each with its source link. One rule on a planned benefits reform is marked as changing.
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