Regulation Briefings
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.
February 3, 2026
Published by EPICENTER on February 3, 2026
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This paper examines persistent shortcomings in the European Union’s Better Regulation Framework and argues that formal procedural compliance has not translated into high-quality regulatory outcomes.
December 10, 2025
Published by EPICENTER on December 10, 2025
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This paper examines the European Commission’s proposal for an optional “28th Regime”, a single, EU-wide corporate framework intended to reduce regulatory fragmentation and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness.
August 25, 2025
Published by EPICENTER on August 25, 2025
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The European Commission’s Simplification Agenda aims to boost competitiveness by cutting reporting requirements by 25% and reducing regulatory costs for businesses by up to €40 billion, as outlined in the 2025 Competitiveness Compass.
July 31, 2025
Published by EPICENTER on July 31, 2025
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The European Commission’s SME Relief Package is a response to the growing challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the EU, including excessive red tape, regulatory fragmentation, and weak cross-border scalability.
August 16, 2024
Published by IEA on August 16, 2024
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Recent calls from European Parliament groups for a dedicated EU Commissioner on Housing highlight the growing concern over housing challenges across Europe.
