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Red tape is holding back the EU economy, the Commission complains (Photo: www.freeimages.co.uk)

Brussels 'bureaucratic monster' attacks red tape

The European Commission has launched another assault on regulation and red tape, hoping to succeed where previous initiatives have failed.

Presenting the initiative on Wednesday (16 March), Industry Commissioner Günter Verheugen said he aimed to put an end to the perception of the European Commission as a "bureaucratic monster" and boost Europe's business environment.

"This is the number one political priority", said Mr Verheugen. "This is going to be my hobby horse for the next...

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Red tape is holding back the EU economy, the Commission complains (Photo: www.freeimages.co.uk)

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