At the heart of these challenges lies the question of how the institutions of the European Union make laws, the types of laws they pass and the effectiveness with which those laws are implemented on civil society and the economy.

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For many Europeans the next decade looks to be filled with threats rather than opportunities.

For many Europeans the next decade looks to be filled with threats rather than opportunities.

Having decisions made not in midnight deals but in the light of objective evidence and...

Having decisions made not in midnight deals but in the light of objective evidence and...

But we need to show that the EU can modernise itself, can adapt to the...

But we need to show that the EU can modernise itself, can adapt to the...

Advances in technology and in our understanding of illness and disease together with an expanded...

Advances in technology and in our understanding of illness and disease together with an expanded...

And, in the past, it has been all too easy for legislators to load costs...

And, in the past, it has been all too easy for legislators to load costs...

Some people argue that we should limit choice in favour of good local services. My...

Some people argue that we should limit choice in favour of good local services. My...

More than 50% of significant new regulations that impact on business in the UK now...

More than 50% of significant new regulations that impact on business in the UK now...

Greater personal choice, individually tailored services, stronger local accountability, greater efficiency - these are all...

Greater personal choice, individually tailored services, stronger local accountability, greater efficiency - these are all...

Our objective must therefore be to ensure EU better regulation contributes towards delivering a modern...

Our objective must therefore be to ensure EU better regulation contributes towards delivering a modern...

The Civil Service is a vital economic asset to the UK - firstly, in the...

The Civil Service is a vital economic asset to the UK - firstly, in the...

If we took Chaucer's writings at face value, we'd have to conclude he was a...

If we took Chaucer's writings at face value, we'd have to conclude he was a...

We must seek to persuade member states and institutions that better regulation in Europe does...

We must seek to persuade member states and institutions that better regulation in Europe does...

From my time in Health I know that choice empowers people lives.

From my time in Health I know that choice empowers people lives.

Western Europe GDP per capita - not taking into account the new accession counties -...

Western Europe GDP per capita - not taking into account the new accession counties -...

It is also right that we continue to consult with front line workers and the...

It is also right that we continue to consult with front line workers and the...

As Tony Blair has made clear, our fundamental challenge is how to make Europe work...

As Tony Blair has made clear, our fundamental challenge is how to make Europe work...

But let no one be under any doubt that the scale of the challenge that...

But let no one be under any doubt that the scale of the challenge that...

Primary care must never be seen simply as a set of organisational structures.

Primary care must never be seen simply as a set of organisational structures.

Road testing the effects of regulation on European business must become second nature to the...

Road testing the effects of regulation on European business must become second nature to the...

For too long nurses have been undervalued, restricted in what they could do, with too...

For too long nurses have been undervalued, restricted in what they could do, with too...