Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis has ruled out establishing a compensation scheme for companies' reporting obligations under EU law, arguing it would be complex and raise equity concerns over taxpayers' money. In a written answer to a parliamentary question from MEP Jörgen Warborn (PPE), Dombrovskis instead advocated for limiting obligations to the necessary minimum and helping companies reduce costs through digitalisation, 'one stop shops', and the 'once only' principle. The answer, dated 23 July 2026, responds to Parliament's resolution on better law-making adopted on 10 March 2026, which had called on the Commission to assess supporting measures and compensation mechanisms. Dombrovskis noted that the Commission had already transmitted its formal reply to Parliament on 8 July 2026, reiterating its preference for simplification over compensation.
The answer contains no concrete proposals, numerical targets, or deadlines, instead reaffirming the Commission's existing approach to regulatory burden reduction.
The policy orientation signals a continued emphasis on digital and administrative streamlining rather than financial compensation, which could impact businesses seeking direct relief from reporting costs. Institutional follow-up is expected as part of the Commission's ongoing work on regulatory simplification, though no specific timeline is provided.