Last week, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met in Rome to sign an updated Italian-German Plan of Action for strategic cooperation. The plan emphasizes legislative self-restraint and simplification, aiming for a more competitive Europe. However, it highlights the need for a mindset shift and careful evaluation of new legislative proposals to avoid excessive administrative burdens. The upcoming Better Regulation reform poses challenges, as it may limit the influence of Italy and Germany over EU initiatives. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)