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Conservatives Propose 27-Point Veto, EU Aims 25% Red-Tape Cut

4/29/2026

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Conservatives drafted a 27-point ultimatum to give an EU oversight body a veto over Commission legislation.
The draft, shown to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Berlin, calls for an expanded Regulatory Scrutiny Board and treaty changes.
Commission officials proposed a two-year cleaning to cut red tape 25 % and save €37.7 billion by 2029.
MEP Christian Doleschal said proposals fall short, warning NGOs that lawmaking could erode scrutiny and rights.

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Conservatives drafted a 27-point ultimatum to give an EU oversight body a veto over Commission legislation.
The draft, shown to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Berlin, calls for an expanded Regulatory Scrutiny Board and treaty changes.
Commission officials proposed a two-year cleaning to cut red tape 25 % and save €37.7 billion by 2029.
MEP Christian Doleschal said proposals fall short, warning NGOs that lawmaking could erode scrutiny and rights.