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May 20, 2026
Published by EPICENTER on May 20, 2026
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On 28 April 2026, the European Commission unveiled its “Better Regulation and Enforcement” reform package. The initiative promotes “simplicity by design,” regulatory deep cleaning across twelve priority areas, the reduction of national gold-plating, and faster enforcement — all presented as essential steps to cut red tape and boost European competitiveness.
April 29, 2026
Published by EPICENTER on April 29, 2026
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This briefing examines a growing tension at the heart of EU digital regulation: how the Digital Markets Act (DMA) is being applied to artificial intelligence.
April 22, 2026
Published by EPICENTER on April 22, 2026
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This briefing examines whether the proposed revision of the Tobacco Taxation Directive (TTD) is a genuine risk-proportionate reform or simply a revenue grab that undermines public health goals.
April 9, 2026
Published by EPICENTER on April 9, 2026
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This briefing examines a growing tension at the heart of EU digital regulation: how the Digital Markets Act (DMA) is being applied to artificial intelligence.
April 1, 2026
Published by EPICENTER on April 1, 2026
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The EU has placed regulatory simplification at the centre of its competitiveness agenda, with the Environmental Omnibus presented as a flagship effort to reduce administrative burdens while preserving environmental ambition.
March 25, 2026
Published by EPICENTER on March 25, 2026
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This paper argues that the case for large-scale EU-funded transport projects is often overstated, with persistent cost overruns, delays, and questionable economic returns undermining their value to taxpayers.
