regulatory reform

July 31, 2025

The SME Relief Package: Reducing the Regulatory Burden on Europe’s SMEs

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.
July 9, 2025

Europe’s TechReg Paradox: Deregulating with One Hand, Re-regulating with the Other

Europe’s ambition to lead in emerging technologies is being held back by a fragmented and risk-averse regulatory culture. Despite repeated promises to reduce red tape, EU institutions continue to introduce overlapping digital laws that place a heavy compliance burden on startups, reinforce incumbent advantages, and discourage innovation.
February 27, 2025

Europe’s Most and Least Business-Friendly Countries in 2024

Several competitiveness rankings assess factors such as law enforcement, infrastructure, and taxation law from a business perspective. However, they often lack accessible and practical explanations of how these factors impact the daily operations of small businesses.
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