Fighting deforestation is like weaning a junkie off a bad habit. The EU has put firms into compulsory rehab, but non-wood forest products are seen as profitable alternatives to deforestation.
The government is expected to launch a new inquiry into the pricing and reimbursement system of pharmaceuticals in Sweden, but stakeholders worry this could take years.
Cutting red tape is just the start of boosting Europe’s competitiveness. We need a smarter way to apply rules — easing compliance and embracing digitalisation. Regulatory technologies already automate the reporting and tracking of legal obligations. Scaling them across sectors would strengthen the single market and unlock growth.