
A more efficient and faster Green Deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reiterated the EU’s commitment to the Green Deal, emphasizing the need to make it more efficient and less burdensome for businesses.
During a press conference presenting the “Competitiveness Compass”, von der Leyen stated: “We are staying on course, but we want to reach our goal better and faster.”
Cutting red tape to support businesses
A key element of the revised approach is bureaucratic simplification. Von der Leyen acknowledged that European businesses have raised concerns over excessive administrative complexity.
“We have received a very clear message: bureaucracy is excessive. That’s why we will introduce an unprecedented simplification effort,” she declared.
This reform aims to make green transition funding more accessible by streamlining procedures and removing administrative barriers that often slow down innovation.
Balancing sustainability and competitiveness
With the “Competitiveness Compass,” the EU seeks to align environmental goals with economic needs, ensuring that the green transition does not hinder growth.
The initiative includes green investment incentives, a stronger European supply chain strategy, and simplified regulations to accelerate renewable energy and sustainable innovation projects.
Challenges and future prospects
While the Green Deal remains a cornerstone of the EU’s strategy, these new measures aim to address concerns about costs and bureaucratic inefficiencies.
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