Month: August 2018

Simplifying Better Regulation

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The Commission is making it easier to follow their work and feed in. In the last few days, they added timelines to public consultations. Link It would be useful to know when a new initiative gets (1) validation from the Commissioner or 1st Vice President,  and (2) enters into inter-service consultation.  It’s good to see … Read more

Environment Ministers look to influence Commission’s Agenda

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People think that not much happens in Brussels in August. I have always thought it’s the most important time of year. I do so for one simple reason.  By the end of August, the Commission’s Work Programme and President’s State of the Union speech for 12 September is ready. A handful of officials have the … Read more

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