This analysis examines the impact of evidence-based policymaking on the legitimacy of EU directives, highlighting departures in the Omnibus I proposal.
Key Points
This article explores how the departure from evidence-based policymaking affects the legitimacy of EU legislation, particularly Omnibus I.
Document analysis of consultation feedback, impact assessments, and Regulatory Scrutiny Board opinions.
Reconstruction of legislative procedures for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D).
Evaluation of stakeholder input and regulator responses during the legislative process.
Concerns from business associations, companies, and NGOs were often neglected in the impact assessments.
The Regulatory Scrutiny Board issued a negative opinion for CS3D, citing evidence base shortcomings.
The Commission advanced the Omnibus I proposal with urgency, bypassing normal stakeholder engagement and transparency protocols.