Deregulation: an old remedy with uncertain effects
2025
30
Spring - Summer
6-7
occupational health ; deregulation ; EU policy ; trade union document
Occupational safety and health
English
"Since 1996, the European Commission has launched numerous initiatives to simplify the EU's regulatory and administrative framework. This approach is now making a strong comeback with the adoption of the ‘Competitiveness Compass'. While regulatory simplification can make sense, it raises a central question: by constantly revisiting the rules, are we not at risk of eroding essential protections for workers?"
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