About: impact assessment

Commission sat on Farm to Fork report for months, published quietly in August

The European Commission chose to delay for half a year the publication of its controversial report on the potential effects of the EU’s flagship food policy, the Farm to Fork strategy, opting instead for a quiet mid-summer publication, according to documents seen by EURACTIV.

EU Agri Commissioner dangles promise of ‘comprehensive’ Farm to Fork impact assessment

The EU’s Agriculture Commissioner, Janusz Wojciechowski, has teased stakeholders with the promise of a 'comprehensive impact assessment' of the Commission's pivotal food policy, the Farm to Fork strategy (F2F), but remained vague as to what this means in practice.

EU farmers boss: Commission leaving agri sector to wait like ‘animals for slaughter’

By choosing to impose green objectives without undertaking a comprehensive impact assessment, the European Commission is leaving the EU farming sector vulnerable and waiting like “animals to be slaughtered”, according to the head of the EU farmers association.

Study: Commission’s biofuels policy ignored ‘Better Regulation’ principle

The impact assessment study on which the European Commission based its proposal on the use of biofuels in transport after 2020 has “fundamental shortcomings” and ignored the Better Regulation principle, a new study claims.

EU scientists ‘Trump-et’ need for evidence-based policies

It’s an age-old question: policy-based evidence, or evidence-based policy? While the answer has traditionally been left to policymakers, scientists and their supporters are marching around the world on Saturday 22 April to demand political leaders enact evidence-based policies.

Commission’s better regulation panel mooted for watchdog role

EXCLUSIVE: The European Commission’s reformed Impact Assessment Board could one day evolve into an independent watchdog, scrutinising legislation on behalf of the executive, the EU Parliament and Council, EURACTIV has learnt.

EU’s revamped industrial policy dogged by ‘better regulation’ dispute

SPECIAL REPORT: An overhaul of EU industrial policies scheduled for early next year will come under intense scrutiny as stakeholders squabble over related initiatives aimed at simplifying European laws and assessing their wider impact on business and society.

Auditors assess role of impact studies in EU decision-making

Impact assessments have been "broadly effective" in supporting decision-making within the EU institutions, but have failed to take account of amendments made to legislation by the Parliament and member states, found a European Court of Auditors report published yesterday (28 September). 

Always think of consequences, Barroso tells EU officials

New guidelines published by the Commission on impact assessment say officials should look in particular at economic and competitiveness concerns when drafting new legislation.

Dimas upbeat about EU-US climate change co-operation

Co-operation on market-based instruments is a "significant achievement" of EU-US talks on climate change, Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas has told EURACTIV in an exclusive interview.

Barroso promises more ambitious sustainable development strategy

Impact assessment and sustainable energy policy are the key priorities for a revived EU sustainable development strategy, according to a stakeholder conference held in Brussels.

New business alliance wants better, independent impact assessments

Twelve influential industry federations have joined forces to fire up the EU's Lisbon agenda. In a common press statement they have attacked the deficiencies of the EU's impact assessments for future policies.

New study predicts lower costs of REACH

A study performed by US academics on behalf of the Nordic Council of Ministers says REACH will cost around 0.06% of annual sales revenues to the European chemicals industry.

New environmental impact assessment rules herald new era in public planning

New EU rules will force national and local authorities to take environmental considerations into account for all major public projects from agriculture to transport, industry, energy or tourism.

Dutch Presidency to review costs of EU legislation for industry

At a breakfast policy briefing on the priorities of the upcoming Dutch Presidency, ambassador Tom de Bruijn pleased his audience by promising a thorough review of the costs of EU legislation for industry.

Commission sues Member States on enforcement of environmental rules

On 13 January, the EU executive issued last warnings or took legal steps against ten Member States on water policy and Environmental Impact Assessment.

EU ministers want Commission to measure impact of all future legislation

The Competitiveness Council of 30 September welcomed the Commission's plans for better regulation. The ministers stated their intention not to consider legislative proposals, as of the beginning of 2003, unless they are accompanied by an impact assessment.