Perspectives on Better Regulation in the EU. ZEI Discussion Paper C256 2019

de Waele, Henri and Mastenbroek, Ellen (2019) Perspectives on Better Regulation in the EU. ZEI Discussion Paper C256 2019. [Discussion Paper]

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Abstract

For most people concerned with ensuring good governance, “Better Regulation” (BR) sounds like a nigh irresistible proposition. This is especially so when combined with a governmental pledge to be “big on big things, small on small things." Under different names, the core ideas behind BR have in fact been on the European agenda for several decades already. Initially, the recipes were formulated with relative ease, undergoing repeated refinements and adjustments over the years. As always, however, the proof of the pudding remains entirely in the eating: what have been the achievements of the BR program? Still today, alas, it does not seem appropriate to unfold a “mission accomplished!” banner.

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