In accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, neither the state nor any larger society should substitute itself for the initiative and responsibility of individuals and intermediary bodies.

按照辅助性的原则，不论是国家抑或较大的社会，都不应取代个人和中间团体的主动性及责任感。

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And national parliaments are charged with the duty of ensuring compliance with the principle of subsidiarity.

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EU's much-flouted principle of subsidiarity (acting at the lowest level of government).

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And he said the regulations ran counter to the principle of subsidiarity which requires decisions to be made at a national level if possible.

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