Debate on the 2016 Commission Work Programme

Summary

The European Parliament debates the Commission's 2016 Work Programme, focusing on balancing economic competitiveness with social justice and sustainability.
10 16.09.2015
Other
budget
economy
taxation
environment
civil service
social policy
administrative reform
public administration
business and competition
financial institutions and credit

Key points

  • The European Parliament seeks to influence the Commission's 2016 priorities, focusing on jobs, growth, and investment.
  • There is a strong call to reduce the administrative and bureaucratic burden on businesses and citizens.
  • Mandatory tests for competitiveness and the impact on small businesses (SMEs) are proposed for all new legislation.
  • The importance of independent scrutiny for impact assessments is emphasized to ensure high-quality legislation.
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