For a “competitiveness check” in the European decision-making process: concept and methodology note

Industry has long been calling for competitiveness to be given greater consideration in the European decision-making process. There seems to be a consensus in favour of building a two-tier competitiveness control system. On the one hand, the technical approach would have to be radically improved (in particular impact assessments), but a new political decision-making level would also have to be created.