We are a network of independent European advisory bodies that play a significant role in scrutinising the impacts of new legislation.
On the national level, we advise and challenge our governments on various aspects of better regulation and regulatory burden. As a network, we organise workshops and exchange best practices.
Furthermore, we collaborate with the European Commission’s Regulatory Scrutiny Board, and we contribute to the work on oversight of the OECD Regulatory Policy Committee.
Currently, the network has 8 members. The chairs and secretariats of the member bodies regularly meet in the country chairing the network. In 2024, the Dutch Advisory Board on Regulatory Burden chairs RWE.
Advisory Board on Regulatory Burden ๐ณ๐ฑ
The Advisory Board on Regulatory Burden (ATR, Adviescollege Toetsing Regeldruk) is an independent body focused on reducing unnecessary regulatory pressure by reviewing legislative proposals in the Netherlands. Policymakers are required to consider ATR’s recommendations on these proposals and incorporate how they addressed the feedback in the final legislation.
Danish Business Regulation Forum ๐ฉ๐ฐ
Established in 2019 as an independent entity, the Danish Business Regulation Forum (DBRF) advises the Danish government on how both existing and prospective national business regulation and business regulation from EU can be implemented in the least burdensome way by making recommendations to government. The recommendations are made public, as is the response from government that follows a โcomply or explainโ principle.
Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis ๐ซ๐ฎ
The Finnish Council of Regulatory Impact Analysis (FCRIA) is responsible for issuing statements on government proposals and their regulatory impact assessments. In its analysis, the Council adopts a holistic perspective, taking into account economic, environmental and social impacts.
National Regulatory Control Council ๐ฉ๐ช
The National Regulatory Control Council (NKR) was established in 2006 as an independent body of experts to advise the Federal Government, the German Bundestag and the Bundesrat on reducing bureaucracy and improving legislation. The NKR consists of ten honorary members and is organizationally located at the Federal Ministry of Justice.
Norwegian Better Regulation Council ๐ณ๐ด
Established in 2016, The Norwegian Better Regulation Council is an arms-length oversight body under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries. The Council issues advisory statements to proposals for new regulation of the business sector at the stage of public consultation.
Regulatory Impact Assessment Board ๐จ๐ฟ
Established in 2011 as a permanent working body of the Government Legislative Council, the Czech Regulatory Impact Assessment Board (RIAB) focuses on the scrutiny of selected impact assessments accompanying draft legislation proposed by the Czech government.
Swedish Better Regulation Council ๐ธ๐ช
The Swedish Better Regulation Council (SBRC) scrutinises the quality of, and issues opinions on, regulatory impact assessments of proposals that may have significant effects on businesses.
Regulatory Policy Committee ๐ฌ๐ง
Scrutiny bodies that meet our membership criteria are welcomed to join RWE; others may apply for observer status. If you are interested in joining us, please contact us in the first instance.