Proofing the European Commission's Competitiveness Proofing

For the GREENS/EFA Group in the European Parliament

Publication: Report
Citation: Kraemer, R. Andreas et al. 2013: Proofing the European Commission’s Competitiveness Proofing - For the GREENS/EFA Group in the European Parliament. GREENS/EFA Group in the European Parliament, Berlin.

This report reviews the methodology of the European Commission's competitiveness proofing guidelines. Especially, it assesses if this methodology provides sufficient information to evaluate the impact of policies on the competitiveness of the European economy. Another focus is set on the question if the information collected can support long-term structural change and innovation in the European Union.

The report is available for download [pdf, 340 MB, English].

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Proofing the European Commission's Competitiveness Proofing

Apr - Jun 2013

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Language: English
Authorship: R. Andreas Kraemer

Lucas Porsch

Dr. Martin Hirschnitz-Garbers

Christian Hudson

Dr. Nils Meyer-Ohlendorf
Funding: European Parliament, The Greens/European Free Alliance (The Greens / EFA in the EP), International
Year: 2014
Dimension: 19 pp.
Project: Proofing the European Commission's Competitiveness Proofing
Project ID: 201-85
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Executive Summary

1. Introduction and objectives of the study

2. Competitiveness proofing
2.1 History
2.2 Methodology

3. Assessment of the methodology
3.1 Added value of CP guidelines
3.2 CP guidelines and existing policy objectives
3.3 CP guidelines and industrial policy for innovation

4. Case study of existing competitiveness proofings
4.1 Emission performance standards
4.2 Low-carbon economy 2050

5. Green CP - Outline of a concept
Keywords: EU

review, competitiveness proofing guidelines, CP guidelines, European Commission

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In difficult economic times, the impact of policy proposals on economic competitiveness need to be considered. Nevertheless it is crucial not to lose sight of the needed long-term transformation of the European economy when doing so. The EU commission has introduced a... Read more

Proofing the European Commission's Competitiveness Proofing

Duration: Apr - Jun 2013
Funding: European Parliament, The Greens/European Free Alliance (The Greens / EFA in the EP), International

Source URL: https://www.ecologic.eu/11147