Last Friday, the Danish incoming EU presidency unveiled its priorites and a dedicated presidency website went online. Within the green growth agenda, it is likely that Smart Regulation will receive a fresh impetus. This can be inferred from a speech, earlier this month by the Minister for Business and Growth, Ole Sohn, at the conference “Directors and Experts of Better Regulation”, held on 8 December in Copenhagen, (text avaiblle online.)
(Extract) "In dealing with this crisis, we must find a way out that creates jobs and growth all across the EU. Getting the economy back on track will be of benefit for everyone in the EU.
Smart regulation can be part of the answer when it comes to creating smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, as set out in the Europe 2020 strategy.
But at the same time we must keep in mind that smart regulation as a policy area is not an end in itself. The agenda has a higher purpose. The principles of smart regulation only result in added value when they are used in a targeted way to bring about overall policy goals, such as competitiveness and growth.
When smart regulation is put into practice we see considerable effects. More resources are set free for business to devote their time to core activities instead of doing unnecessary paper work.
And one thing we have to remember: A smooth business environment with few administrative burdens is key to creating an attractive business environment.
Doing business in Europe has to be simple. We have to understand that the level of burdens is an important parameter, and a key element in encouraging start ups and attracting foreign business.
In short, we must simplify while making sure that we do not put fundamental levels of protections at stake. "
The two prominent features of the Danish approach are: 1/ a focus on the "end user" and 2/ a broader perspective including the full regulatory cost.
(Extract) "In dealing with this crisis, we must find a way out that creates jobs and growth all across the EU. Getting the economy back on track will be of benefit for everyone in the EU.
Smart regulation can be part of the answer when it comes to creating smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, as set out in the Europe 2020 strategy.
But at the same time we must keep in mind that smart regulation as a policy area is not an end in itself. The agenda has a higher purpose. The principles of smart regulation only result in added value when they are used in a targeted way to bring about overall policy goals, such as competitiveness and growth.
When smart regulation is put into practice we see considerable effects. More resources are set free for business to devote their time to core activities instead of doing unnecessary paper work.
And one thing we have to remember: A smooth business environment with few administrative burdens is key to creating an attractive business environment.
Doing business in Europe has to be simple. We have to understand that the level of burdens is an important parameter, and a key element in encouraging start ups and attracting foreign business.
In short, we must simplify while making sure that we do not put fundamental levels of protections at stake. "
The two prominent features of the Danish approach are: 1/ a focus on the "end user" and 2/ a broader perspective including the full regulatory cost.
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