On July 2, 2025, PromethEUs convened a closed event in Brussels at the European Parliament offices, bringing together policymakers, experts and stakeholders for the conference “SIMPLIFICATION FOR COMPETITIVENESS: Redefining EU legislation for a digital future.”

Hosting MEP Antonio López-Istúriz White (AFET) opened the event, arguing that clear, balanced regulations—paired with stakeholder input and strong oversight—must streamline rules, ensure interoperability, and shield global supply chains.

The floor then passed to Stefano da Empoli, President of I-Com, and Professor Steffen Hoernig (Nova School of Business & Economics / IPP-Lisbon), who unveiled PromethEUs’ new publication.

Following this presentation, Serge Le Gal, Horizontal Coordinator for Better Regulation at the European Commission, delivered a keynote focusing on the Commission’s strategy to streamline the legislative framework based on 4 pillars – effectiveness, simplicity, better law making and cooperation.

A moderated discussion led by Aggelos Tsakanikas (Director, LIEE) showcased perspectives from three Members of the European Parliament: Jonás Fernández Álvarez (ECON), Pablo Arias Echeverría (IMCO) and Mariateresa Vivaldini (ITRE).

The conversation broadened with a tour-de-table, steered by Darío García de Viedma of the Elcano Royal Institute, that brought together voices from consumers, standards bodies, industry associations and think tanks. Speakers (Euroconsumers; CEN-CENELEC; ITI; Digital SME Alliance; CCIA; Vinces; Euromines) converged on the view that regulatory clarity and strategic investment will decide whether Europe seizes the second half of the Digital Decade.

LIEE report, co-authored by Professor Angelos Tsakanikas and Postdoctoral Researcher Petros Dimas, concerns strategies for semiconductors and quantum technologies.

The report can be found here

The video can be found here