Publications
Simplifying the EU digital rulebook – a BusinessEurope position paper
Introduction
The European Union has become a global leader in digital legislation. Yet with leadership comes responsibility – not only to regulate, but to ensure that regulation, for example on dat...
Omnibus I: CS3D, CSRD and taxonomy – a BusinessEurope position paper
General remarks
The European Commission has launched what it calls an “unprecedented simplification effort” to reduce unnecessary regulatory costs and burdens for European companies. The European...
Benchmarking competitiveness checks used in selected EU impact assessments 2023-2024
Introduction
In 2023 the European Commission introduced mandatory competitiveness checks in impact assessments accompanying all of its legislative proposals. BusinessEurope has taken a look at select...
Better regulation
Reducing regulatory burden to restore the EU’s competitive edge
Introductory remarks
Regulatory burdens are one of the two top problems named by businesses operating in the EU when it comes to the investment climate. BusinessEurope agrees with the analysis provid...
Better regulation
Delegated Acts: streamlining the scrutiny – a BusinessEurope position paper
Key recommendations
The EU Council and the European Parliament should better define the scope and conditions of delegation of powers to the European Commission in basic legal acts, which would prev...
Better regulation
Better regulation for a more resilient Europe – a BusinessEurope position paper
A response to the Commission communication 'Better Regulation: joining forces to make better laws'
Key messages
BusinessEurope welcomes further actions to strengthen and improve the better re...
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Better regulation
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Impact assessments and the Regulatory Scrutiny Board – a BusinessEurope strategy paper
BusinessEurope is in favour of evidence-based decision-making supported by impact assessments. It is key that impact assessments are carried out diligently and updated throughout the legislative proce...
Better regulation
Evaluations and fitness checks – a BusinessEurope strategy paper
The ‘evaluate first principle’ ensures that existing legislation is reviewed before changing the rules or introducing new ones. This is important for business because it ensures stability...
Better regulation
Transparent transposition – a BusinessEurope strategy paper
While BusinessEurope acknowledges Member States’ discretion regarding the transposition of EU directives, Member States should be transparent about the way they transpose. They should explain an...
Better regulation
Public stakeholder consultations – a BusinessEurope strategy paper
Consultations should not be done pro forma on predetermined outcomes. Political decisions, in particular decisions on the preferred policy option, should be based on all evidence available, including...
Better regulation
Transparency of trilogues – a BusinessEurope strategy paper
Despite recent efforts to improve the transparency of trilogues, these continue to take place behind closed doors without the possibility for stakeholders to follow or contribute to the debates. This...
Better regulation
The REFIT platform – a BusinessEurope strategy paper
BusinessEurope is positive on the work of the REFIT-platform and its impact on better regulation. Because the platform has been able to put forward high-quality opinions on a wide variety of issues fo...