A Seminar on Simplification of European Regulation

On 10 February at Reykjavik University, we partnered with the Icelandic Federation of Trade and a group of national experts to discuss the simplification of European regulation. With new European Commission initiatives taking centre stage, the conversation focused on transforming the regulatory framework into a tool that supports, rather than hinders, companies operating within the EEA.

We were honored to have Iceland’s Foreign Minister, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, open the event by highlighting the need for a more streamlined and cohesive regulatory environment. This was followed by a keynote from Michael Wimmer (European Commission), who outlined a roadmap to reduce administrative burdens for SMEs by 35% by 2029. Panellists from ESA, Reykjavik University, and the private sector further explored how to ensure these reforms reach Icelandic businesses swiftly and predictably.

Many thanks to our co-hosts—the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, ESA, the Icelandic Federation of Trade, and the University of Reykjavik. Over 130 participants joined us in person and online.