stakeholder consultation

May 20, 2026

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.
February 3, 2026

Evidence, Consultation, and Simplicity: Improving the Quality of EU Lawmaking

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.
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