ECIPE Webinar: Competitive Harmonisation and the 28th Regime: Pathways For Europe to Effectively Improve Global Competitiveness
Event about the Draghi and Letta reports on the Single Market and Competitiveness and the need to strengthen the EU’s regulatory framework to better position the bloc in the global economy.
The Draghi and Letta reports on the Single Market and Competitiveness underscore the urgent need to strengthen the EU’s regulatory framework to better position the bloc in the global economy. Both reports highlight the economic inefficiencies caused by the current patchwork of regulations across Member States, which often create barriers to seamless market integration and hinder competitiveness, particularly in high-growth sectors like digital technologies.
A central proposal in both reports is the introduction of a “28th regime” – an optional, pan-European regulatory framework designed to simplify rules for businesses operating across borders. This regime would offer a harmonised set of rules that coexist alongside national frameworks, but would eliminate the need for businesses to navigate the legal complexities of 27 different regulatory systems.
In the context of digital policymaking, the Draghi and Letta reports highlight the need for regulatory harmonisation to overcome existing inconsistencies and disparities in the implementation of digital regulations.
Programme
Join us for an insightful discussion, where our expert speakers will delve into the following questions:
- How does regulatory fragmentation across the EU affect its global competitiveness, especially compared to major economies like the US and China?
- What are the foundational pillars necessary to achieve competitive harmonisation across the EU’s Single Market?
- What are the potential benefits and risks associated with introducing a 28th regime to simplify cross-border business operations?
- How could the proposal to set up a “Europe Incorporated” framework for companies help in fostering a more competitive and cohesive European business environment?
- What could be the extra-territorial implications of a 28th regime, e.g., in international trade and digital markets?
- What kind of political leadership and vision are required to successfully implement regulatory harmonisation and drive forward this agenda?
Speakers:
- Adam Bartha, Director at EPICENTER – European Policy Information Center, Brussels
- Dominic Doll, Senior Manager, Digitalisation and Innovation Policy at German Electro and Digital Industry Association (ZVEI), Frankfurt am Main
Moderator: Matthias Bauer, Director at ECIPE, Brussels
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