Czechia and Luxembourg push for improvement of EU single market

Czechia and Luxembourg have submitted a proposal to the European Commission (EC) outlining ways to enhance the EU's single market, with a focus on simplifying and harmonizing rules for goods and services, and applying the principle of mutual recognition where possible. Endorsed by 20 member states, the strategy will be presented at a meeting of EU industry ministers on September 26. The proposal calls for reducing administrative burdens and removing barriers to cross-border business activities, emphasizing quality and consistency in implementing rules. The EC is expected to publish a new single market strategy by June 2025.