Embracing Deregulation in the European Union

The European Union is reconsidering its regulatory framework, aiming to reduce burdensome red tape while maintaining its core values. There is a growing awareness that excessive regulation can impede innovation and place strain on businesses, particularly within dynamic sectors such as technology and sustainability. How can regulation serve as a facilitator rather than obstacle? What balance should be struck between fostering competitiveness and fulfilling Europe’s social and environmental commitments? In this Forum, contributors break down the challenges that are holding the EU back from reaching its targets efficiently and effectively, and offer paths forward.