The Prime Minister wants an end to burdensome and unnecessary laws, such as
safety rules for hairdressers and a directive on soil protection, as part of his
efforts to make Europe more dynamic for British firms.
Over dinner in Brussels last night, EU leaders agreed a to bring forward
"concrete" plans to cut bureaucracy by June.
Decisions on which regulations will be abolished are then expected to be
discussed in the autumn.
In a joint statement at the European Council summit, the leaders said:
"Further action is required to reduce the overall burden of regulation at EU and
national levels, while always taking account of the need for proper protection
of consumers and employees."
The statement promised detailed talks in the autumn on "the withdrawal of
regulations that are no longer of use" and "the consolidation of existing
legislation".
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