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Over 50 European scholars warn that the Commission's 'simplification' push risks normalizing emergency lawmaking that undermines EU Treaty-based safeguards on participatory democracy, transparency, and the rule of law.
Working paper argues that 'simplicity by design' can only reduce bureaucracy if operationalised through outcome-first lawmaking, balanced democratic participation, disciplined use of exemptions, and mandatory ex post evaluation.
Call for evidence / participants: The European Commission's Better Regulation consultation is open until February 4, 2026. Join our working group to provide coordinated, evidence-based feedback.
EFRAG's consultation on simplified ESRS aimed to reduce reporting burden while maintaining quality. Researchers organized workshops to ensure the standards deliver usable data for analysis and research.
