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May 20, 2026
Published by EPICENTER on May 20, 2026
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Speed Over Substance: How the Commission’s Better Regulation Reform Misdiagnoses EU Lawmaking

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.
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December 10, 2025
Published by EPICENTER on December 10, 2025
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EU Regulatory Observatory: The 28th Regime and Europe’s Competitiveness: Big Upside, Hard Delivery

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.
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July 31, 2025
Published by EPICENTER on July 31, 2025
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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.
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July 9, 2025
Published by EPICENTER on July 9, 2025
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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.
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February 27, 2025
Published by INESS on February 27, 2025
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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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