In the past decade, the European Union has proactively developed a comprehensive regulatory framework addressing the profound changes brought about by the rise of digital technologies. The drivers behind many of these legislative initiatives are...
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In the past decade, the European Union has proactively developed a comprehensive regulatory framework addressing the profound changes brought about by the rise of digital technologies. The drivers behind many of these legislative initiatives are multifaceted. While the legal justification often lies in the harmonisation of the internal market, the protection of fundamental rights and digital sovereignty have been central political arguments supporting regulations such as the AI Act and the GDPR.
Following the wave of digital regulations approved during the last mandate, and as a new European Commission takes office, a debate is emerging about the extent to which the principles of Better Regulation—aimed at making regulation smarter and more effective—have been followed in EU digital policy-making. This new CERRE report by Marco Bassini, Mariateresa Maggiolino, and Alexandre de Streel examines whether the various approaches adopted by EU institutions align with the legal justificatio
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