Summary
This resolution calls for the removal of unjustified regulatory and bureaucratic obstacles (non-tariff barriers) in the EU Single Market to boost economic growth and consumer choice. 10 26.05.2016
Other
economy
taxation
european union
public administration
business and competition
simplification of legislation
information technology and data processing
Key points
- Completing the single market for goods, services, and the digital economy could generate annual economic gains of up to 1.1 trillion euros.
- Non-tariff barriers are defined as discriminatory or disproportionate regulatory actions that impose extra costs on foreign companies compared to domestic ones.
- The practice of 'gold-plating'—where national governments add extra rules when implementing EU laws—creates unnecessary complexity.
- Cross-border public procurement remains low, with very few contracts being awarded to companies from other Member States.
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