Commission invites feedback on future simplification of environmental legislation
The European Commission opened a call for evidence on how to simplify environmental legislation, by cutting red tape while upholding and better achieving the EU’s environmental objectives of this legislation.
The upcoming environmental omnibus proposal will present measures to simplify legislation concerning the circular economy, industrial emissions and waste management. This proposal builds further on previous, widespread stakeholder engagement. Yesterday’s call serves to identify EU environmental policies that could be simplified for businesses without affecting the EU’s environmental objectives or the protection of human health.
All stakeholders are encouraged to respond using the Have Your Say portal. The feedback period for the Call for Evidence is open until the 10 September 2025.
The SFA will be coordinating with Ibec’s Brussels Unit to make its own submission. If you would like to contribute to the SFA’s submission, please contact Jonathan McDade – jonathan.mcdade@sfa.ie.
The initiative is aligned with key EU initiatives, such as the Competitiveness Compass, and with the Commission’s work programme for 2025, which set the target of cutting administrative burden by at least 25% for all companies and at least 35% for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Compass also calls for accelerated permitting for sectors in transition to a clean and digital economy.
These actions also tie in with the announcements made in the 2025 Single Market Strategy, in particular regarding EPR.
