15:03 12 April 2025
Overregulation in EU Member States Hampers Business Growth
Excessive bureaucracy and inconsistent regulations across EU member states are increasingly discouraging European businesses from growing, especially as they face stricter rules than competitors in the US or China. One major issue is the tendency of some countries, including Poland, to overregulate beyond what EU directives require.
“Simplifying EU law is a top priority for the European Commission in Ursula von der Leyen’s second term. We aim to review existing rules, identify ineffective barriers, and streamline approaches – for example, decarbonisation can be achieved in a more business-friendly way,” Przemysław Kalinka, economic expert at the Commission’s Representation in Poland, said.
In its 2025 work programme, the European Commission announced plans to eliminate rules that are unnecessary, disproportionate, or duplicate existing regulations. These legal redundancies, officials argue, make it harder for European companies to operate efficiently and to take full advantage of the EU’s single market.
(Newseria)
