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The EU’s Public Consultations
Public consultations are one of the most effective, transparent, and accessible ways to influence the rules that will shape your sector’s future. With eEuropa’s timely alerts and expert drafting, you can turn participation into a strategic advantage.
Why It Matters to Take Part in
Driving Better Regulation in the EU
The European Commission’s Better Regulation agenda is the backbone of transparent and efficient lawmaking in the EU. Its goal? To ensure that new policies and regulations are evidence-based, proportionate, and tailored to the real needs of businesses, citizens, and civil society.
Public consultations are a cornerstone of this process — they invite stakeholders to share insights before proposals are drafted, making it your earliest chance to influence the outcome.
The European Commission’s Better Regulation agenda is the backbone of transparent and efficient lawmaking in the EU. Its goal? To ensure that new policies and regulations are evidence-based, proportionate, and tailored to the real needs of businesses, citizens, and civil society.
Public consultations are a cornerstone of this process — they invite stakeholders to share insights before proposals are drafted, making it your earliest chance to influence the outcome.
Participation by the Numbers: Why Your Contribution Matters
- Scale of consultations
Between 2015 and 2018, the EU ran over 100 public consultations annually, totaling 417 across that period. - Volume of responses
Engagement levels vary widely:- In 2018, the “summertime” consultation garnered a record 4.6 million responses — the highest ever.
- Other highlights: ~63,000 contributions in 2017 and ~16,500 in 2016 for specific policy areas.
- Average participation
Excluding outliers, average contributions ranged from 500 per consultation (2015–2016) to 2,000 per consultation (2017–2018). - Why business voices matter
The EU’s consultation process is among the most participatory globally, yet only a few hundred thousand organizations and individuals engage annually — leaving room for many more informed voices.
What You Gain from Participating
- Shape the rules that affect you – Early involvement ensures your sector’s realities — challenges, innovations, and concerns — are considered.
- Boost credibility and visibility – Show policymakers that you’re a credible, informed, and proactive stakeholder.
- Increase the odds of better outcomes – Evidence-backed responses help make policies more effective, realistic, and future-proof.
- Broaden impact with relatively low effort – With average responses often under 2,000, your organization’s input can have significant weight.
How eEuropa Can Help You
eEuropa keeps you ahead of the curve by:
A simple way to access this support is to subscribe to the Premium Plan of one of the eEuropa Platforms.
👉 For example, take a look at the “Public Consultation” document on EU Energy Policy (PDF)..
- Informing you in time when a relevant public consultation is about to be launched.
- Preparing professional, high-quality contributions tailored to your sector and priorities.
A simple way to access this support is to subscribe to the Premium Plan of one of the eEuropa Platforms.
👉 For example, take a look at the “Public Consultation” document on EU Energy Policy (PDF)..
