executing authority
as defined in Directive 2014/41/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April…, Article 2, point (d) (Definitions)
(d)
‘executing authority’ means an authority having competence to recognise an EIO and ensure its execution in accordance with this Directive and the procedures applicable in a similar domestic case. Such procedures may require a court authorisation in the executing State where provided by its national law.