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
Publisher: European Parliament, Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services
: Brussels
: 2022
: 141
: 978-92-846-8873-9
DOI: https://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).