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Commission Communication on Better Regulation

Confederation of Swedish Enterprise supports move on Better Regulation

The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to update and strengthen the EU’s Better Regulation framework. A modern, predictable and evidence‑based law‑making system is essential for competitiveness, innovation, legal certainty and growth.

BusinessEurope urges swift delivery on competitiveness agenda

As geopolitical tensions rise and economic pressures intensify, BusinessEurope is calling on EU policymakers to move from ambition to delivery. In a position paper, the organisation outlines urgent actions needed in 2026 to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and resilience.

Opportunity to Improve the AI Act – Will the EU Seize the Moment?

The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise considers the EU’s Digital Omnibus on AI to be a first step towards a more predictable and less bureaucratic regulatory framework capable of strengthening competitiveness, writes Carolina Brånby, Director, Digital policy.

Four suggestions for Better Regulation within the EU

The growing volume and complexity of regulations in the EU have contributed to increasing regulatory challenges for businesses. The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise therefore welcomes the EU’s increased focus on competitiveness and Better Regulation, writes expert Eva Häussling.

Four suggestions for Better Regulation within the EU

The EU-Commission’s 2030 Consumer Agenda and what it means for businesses

The European Commission’s Consumer Agenda partly fulfills the demands highlighted by the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, but more focus is needed on strengthened competitiveness and burden reduction, writes Eva Häussling, policy expert consumer & marketing law.

EU listens to Nordic GDPR proposals, but several questions remain

The European Commission is rapidly proposing regulatory simplifications in the so-called Omnibus proposals. The digital omnibus is an important step towards a more modern and proportionate approach to data protection, but it falls short of the EU’s own simplification targets.

EU pauses rules on high-risk AI – but companies still have work to do

The European Commission is proposing amendments to its AI Regulation. The most significant change is that the start of the high-risk rules will be pushed back until harmonised standards and support tools are in place. This aligns with the position of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise.

Consolidation of Data-Sharing Rules in the Digital Omnibus

The business community has called for the new digital regulatory framework to be clarified, simplified, and made more consistent. Companies should not face sanctions when it is unclear what compliance entails, writes Carola Ekblad, digital policy expert.