MEP Christian Doleschal (PPE) has asked the European Commission to clarify how it will ensure the quality and consistency of impact assessments, develop a uniform methodology for measuring compliance costs, and monitor progress of the Regulatory Deep Cleaning Action Plan, following the Commission's communication on cutting red tape. The questions target the practical implementation of the Commission's stated goal to make the EU more competitive by reducing regulatory burdens.
The parliamentary question, submitted on 29 April 2026 under Rule 144, is a priority written question that seeks concrete details on three specific points. First, Doleschal asks how the Commission will maintain high-quality impact assessments given plans to expand the Regulatory Scrutiny Board's tasks. Second, he inquires whether a uniform methodology for measuring cumulative compliance costs and reporting obligations across all policy areas is being developed, and if so, what form it will take. Third, he requests information on how the Commission intends to monitor the Regulatory Deep Cleaning Action Plan (Annex I) until 2027 using specific indicators, given the wide range of policy areas covered.
The question reflects a concern that the Commission's ambitious rhetoric on simplification may lack measurable targets and accountability mechanisms. By pressing for a uniform methodology and specific indicators, Doleschal signals that MEPs expect more than broad commitments—they want verifiable progress. The Commission is expected to reply within approximately six weeks; its answer will indicate whether it is willing to adopt binding metrics or prefers to keep the process flexible. This exchange could shape the upcoming legislative debate on the Commission's better regulation agenda, with implications for businesses facing compliance costs and for national authorities tasked with implementing EU rules.
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