New omnibus package to simplify European environmental legislation and strengthen competitiveness

The set of proposals aims to accelerate the granting of permits, support strategic projects and bring the European Union closer to its clean and digital economy goals, while strengthening economic resilience and competitiveness

The European Commission has presented a package of measures aimed at simplifying environmental legislation in key areas such as industrial emissions, the circular economy, environmental assessments and geospatial data. These changes seek to reduce the administrative burden for companies while maintaining the European Union’s ambitious objectives for the protection of the environment and human health. The new provisions will speed up permitting processes for all types of projects, with a particular focus on strategic sectors, including strategic digital projects, critical raw materials initiatives and affordable housing, thus facilitating the transition to a clean and digital economy in the EU. It follows from this approach that simplifying regulations and reducing administrative burdens is essential both for achieving environmental objectives and for strengthening the Union’s competitiveness.

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