# Widespread infringement

> This definition applies to the European Union legal framework.

- Article: Art. 3(61)

## Introduction

Definition of a widespread infringement under Union law.

## Content

any act or omission contrary to Union law protecting the interest of individuals, which:

(a)

has harmed or is likely to harm the collective interests of individuals residing in at least two Member States other than the Member State in which:

(i)

the act or omission originated or took place;

## Official source
- [Source](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/FR/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32024R1689#art_3)