How to stress-test EU policies: Building a more resilient Europe for tomorrow




Fernandes Meenakshi, Heflich Aleksandra, Andersen Tina, Lunkeit Andreas Bjerre, Kaivo-oja Jari, Schmidt-Kessen Maria José

PublisherEuropean Parliament, Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services

Brussels

2022

141

978-92-846-8873-9

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.2861/301781(external)

https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2861/301781(external)

https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/69140737(external)



Policy-makers are seeking to 'future proof' policies in order to be better prepared for disruptive and unanticipated events. The application of foresight methods such as stress-testing can help achieve this goal. This study introduces a methodology for the European Parliament to stress-test legislation. The method can be integrated into existing law-making and scrutiny processes in the European Parliament. It draws on lessons learnt and recommendations stemming from independent research that encompassed a comprehensive review of reports and research studies, and in-depth research on four countries (Finland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Kingdom), as well as a pilot-test for three policy areas (robotics and artificial intelligence, information and consultation of workers, and competition policy – State aid).


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