eur-lex

Query the EUR-Lex CELLAR SPARQL endpoint for EU legal metadata.

1|Updated Apr 30, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot --skill eur-lex
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Skill: eur-lex
Source: https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot/tree/main/skills/eur-lex
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot --skill eur-lex

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the difficulty of programmatically querying complex EU legal datasets by providing a direct interface to the EUR-Lex CELLAR SPARQL endpoint.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Linked Data Querying: Perform advanced SPARQL queries against the official EU Common Data Model.
  • Cross-Reference Resolution: Link UK Retained EU Law to its original EU legal acts using CELEX identifiers.
  • Use Case: Researchers can use this to trace the origin of specific UK Statutory Instruments by resolving their CELEX numbers against the full EU legislative history.

Quick Start

Use the eurlex skill to retrieve the title and work-level URI for the GDPR regulation by providing its CELEX number 32016R0679.

Frequently Asked Questions about eur-lex

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I query EU legislation using a CELEX identifier?

You can query EU legislation by resolving CELEX identifiers against the EUR-Lex CELLAR SPARQL endpoint to retrieve legal act metadata, titles, and work-level URIs. This allows you to trace specific regulations like GDPR across legislative datasets.

Can I use SPARQL to trace UK Retained EU Law back to original legal acts?

Yes, you can trace UK Retained EU Law by using SPARQL to resolve CELEX identifiers that link UK Statutory Instruments to their original EU legal acts. This cross-reference resolution helps researchers map legislative history within the EU Common Data Model.

How do I retrieve metadata for EU case-law via linked data?

To retrieve EU case-law metadata, you perform advanced SPARQL 1.1 queries against the official EU Common Data Model at the CELLAR endpoint. This linked data querying approach provides direct access to case-law and legal act metadata.

Do I need SPARQL 1.1 compatibility to access the EU CELLAR endpoint?

Yes, SPARQL 1.1 compatibility is required to query the EUR-Lex CELLAR endpoint and retrieve EU legal datasets. You must also adhere to the Publications Office of the EU data usage policies when accessing the system.

What's the best way to programmatically access complex EU legal datasets?

The best way to programmatically access complex EU legal datasets is by querying the official EUR-Lex CELLAR SPARQL endpoint directly. This provides a direct interface to the EU Common Data Model, bypassing manual searches for legislative metadata.

Why does resolving CELEX numbers help with EU legislative research?

Resolving CELEX numbers helps with EU legislative research by providing a standardized identifier to trace the origin and full history of specific regulations. This cross-reference resolution links disparate legal datasets, such as UK Statutory Instruments, to their original EU acts.