The European Parliament on 16 June 2026 debated the Commission's pledge to reduce reporting burdens, with Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis defending a 25% cut for all firms and 35% for SMEs, citing EUR 15 billion in annual savings from 10 omnibus proposals. Jörgen Warborn (EPP) pushed for a '1 in, 2 out' rule and broader cost coverage, while Dombrovskis argued the stock-reduction approach was more ambitious. Enikő Győri (PfE), Sebastian Tynkkynen (ECR), and Isabella Tovaglieri (PfE) demanded faster, more visible cuts, with Dombrovskis redirecting criticism to co-legislators for diluting proposals. Lukas Sieper (NI) warned that abrupt changes could turn SME compliance investments into sunk costs; Dombrovskis acknowledged the issue but stressed net savings. Hildegard Bentele (EPP) raised concerns about the empowering consumers directive lacking a sell-through period for old stock; Dombrovskis cited phase-in and enforcement guidance. On SME tools, Dombrovskis highlighted the SME test and think small principle, with EUR 6 billion in SME savings from exemptions. Niels Flemming Hansen (EPP) focused on national gold plating; Dombrovskis listed countermeasures including infringement actions. Juan Fernando López Aguilar (S&D) called for support for less developed regions; Dombrovskis pointed to MFF talks and fisheries simplification. Sven Simon (EPP) and Nikolina Brnjac (EPP) linked simplification to infrastructure and housing; Dombrovskis referenced permitting packages and a 2027 housing proposal. Broad consensus existed on reducing burdens, but divergences persisted on method, pace, and scope. Dombrovskis closed by urging Parliament not to weaken proposals, citing the removal of farmer record-keeping from the food and feed safety omnibus. Affected stakeholders include SMEs, start-ups, mid-caps, farmers, pharmacies, and outermost regions.