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Role and structure - Simplification Platform

The Platform will assist the Commission in its work on simplification and burden reduction by providing actionable input on the issues identified by the Commission, with a particular focus on implementation of Union legislation at the national, regional and local levels. In particular, it will: 

  • assist the Commission in assessing whether Union legislation continues to deliver its objectives effectively and efficiently, and in identifying opportunities to reduce complexity or compliance and administrative burdens, including through the use of digital and electronic tools where appropriate;
  • provide the Commission with insight and advice concerning practical issues in the implementation of Union legislation at all levels with a view to identify the potential to reduce burdens and gold-plating, and to simplify Union legislation, including by digitalisation;
  • exchange and provide input on issues related to better regulation work within the simplification and burden reduction agenda at EU, national, regional and local levels, including related stakeholder consultation activities.
     

The Platform may also exchange on the progress of the simplification agenda at EU and national levels.

The network of regional hubs and the SME envoy network will also contribute to the work of the Platform.