Article 1 Subject matter and objectives

1.   This Regulation implements the .eu country code top-level domain (‘ccTLD’) and its available variants in other scripts, in order to support the digital single market, to build an online Union identity and to encourage cross-border online activities. It also lays down the conditions for its implementation, including the designation and characteristics of the Registry. This Regulation also establishes the legal and general policy framework within which the designated Registry is to function.

2.   This Regulation applies without prejudice to arrangements in Member States regarding their national ccTLDs.