The European Union strives to involve citizens and businesses in new policies and existing EU regulations, allowing your opinions and suggestions to contribute to the better functioning of the EU. There are various ways in which you can get involved and express your opinion:
- Public consultations and feedback
The European Commission frequently prepares public consultations in which you can express your opinions on future EU policies. One of the key initiatives currently open for feedback is the consultation on simplifying EU legislation. This concerns the question of how existing regulations could be improved and procedures simplified so that businesses can operate more easily in Europe.
- European Citizens’ Initiative
The European Citizens’ Initiative is a tool that allows EU citizens to propose new policies or legislative measures. Citizens can support proposals or launch them themselves if they collect enough support (at least one million signatures from several member states). This is an important mechanism for shaping legislation at the EU level.
- Citizens’ Engagement Platform
Connect with other EU citizens via the citizens’ engagement platform, where you can participate in discussions on issues that affect us all. This platform enables a direct dialogue with EU institutions, which contributes to a more democratic and inclusive decision-making process.
The following feedback initiatives are currently open for businesses:
Omnibus on taxation
The European Commission is preparing a proposal for a directive that will simplify EU tax legislation. This initiative includes reducing red tape for businesses, increasing competitiveness, and improving the functioning of the EU legislative framework for corporate income taxation. It focuses on EU rules regarding parent and subsidiary companies, interest, royalties, mergers, and anti-tax avoidance mechanisms.
- Rok za mnenja: 16. februar 2026 – 30. marec 2026
- Vrsta akta: Predlog direktive
- Tematika: Obdavčitev
Implementing act on European Union business statistics on the labour market
The Commission proposes an implementing act that will define the content of quality reports and their substance regarding jobs and labor costs. This act will cover topics such as the gender pay gap, the structure of labor costs, and labor cost indices.
- Rok za mnenja: 06. marec 2026 – 03. april 2026
- Vrsta akta: Izvedbena uredba
- Tematika: Statistični podatki
Single Market
The Single Market Strategy, to be adopted in May 2025, announces tools to address practices that go beyond the scope of competition law. The compromise solution will address issues with territorial supply constraints that restrict free trade within the EU.
- Rok za mnenja: 05. marec 2026 – 02. april 2026
- Vrsta akta: Predlog uredbe
- Tematika: Enotni trg
How to submit an opinion:
You can submit feedback on the mentioned topics on the website https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say_sl.
Your voice is key in shaping EU policies that affect lives and businesses. Participating in these consultations allows you to contribute to simplifying legislation, improving market functionality, and increasing competitiveness in the EU.
It is important that you participate and express your opinions to ensure a better future for all EU citizens.
Edina Babnik