In recognising its key role in developing European policies and legislation the European Commission has published the "Better Regulation Guidelines" aiming to improve the quality of drafting legislation. According to those guidelines, better regulation is "(...) a way of working to ensure, that...

The aim of the study is to explore, from Local and Regional Authorities (LRAs)' perspectives, the need and potential for greater transparency and democratic governance in the EU trade negotiations processes. The pivotal role of LRAs in terms of bridging the legitimacy gap between citizens,...

The aim of this study is to analyse the particular challenges and obstacles faced by entrepreneurs and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) on islands and in other peripheral areas, including inner peripheries, when starting up and running a business. It identifies and analyses good...

The aim of this study is to analyse the particular challenges and obstacles faced by entrepreneurs and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) on islands and in other peripheral areas, including inner peripheries, when starting up and running a business. It identifies and analyses good...

This study was performed from January to September 2024 by a consortium that includes t33 srl, Spatial Foresight and ÖIR. The study supports the European Commission in complying with the provisions of Common Provisions Regulation (CPR) Article 45: 'The Commission shall carry out a mid-term...

This study evaluates how Managing Authorities are leveraging the policy and implementation options provided by the Common Provisions Regulation (CPR) 2021/1060 to enhance complementarity across various funds at both strategic and intervention levels. The analysis identifies significant policy...

The present Handbook is a component of the Committee of the Regions' 'Green Deal Going Local' initiative to support the implementation of the Green Deal at the local and regional levels. As part of this initiative, it has created a web portal that provides updated overviews of policy...

The aim of this study is to analyse and compare the various governance systems of SME and entrepreneurship policy in Europe. As the first layer of analysis, the roles and competences of regional and local authorities in the governance of SME and entrepreneurship policy are analysed - based on...

The aim of this study is to analyse and compare the various governance systems of SME and entrepreneurship policy in Europe. As the first layer of analysis, the roles and competences of regional and local authorities in the governance of SME and entrepreneurship policy are analysed - based on...