New scientific publication in Regulation & Governance
The Institute for Regulatory Policy Research is pleased to announce the publication of a new article in Regulation & Governance, authored by Constantinos Saravakos, Panagiotis Karkatsoulis, Efi Stefopoulou and Georgios Archontas.
Abstract
Over the past decade, the better regulation agenda has emerged as a powerful instrument for enhancing the law-making process
across the EU. This paper empirically investigates Greece's adherence to better regulation principles, focusing on key aspects
such as the regulatory text, public consultation processes, impact assessments, parliamentary procedures, and the activation
of subordinate legislation. Utilizing a novel dataset spanning from 2015 to 2023, this study analyzes the developments in key
better regulation principles following the enactment of two critical laws aimed at reforming Greece's lawmaking process. While
notable progress has been observed in several areas, such as public consultations and the structure of the regulatory text, persis-
tent shortcomings in amendments, impact assessments, and practical implementation remain. This analysis provides valuable
insights into the dynamics of recent institutional reforms and their effectiveness in aligning Greece's legislative output with the
overarching goals of better regulation.
The article is available in Open Access and can be accessed here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/rego.70186