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The impact assessment (IA) defines the problems, their drivers, the objectives and the policy options of the initiative in a robust intervention logic. The IA presents four options, proposing varying degrees of stringency in addressing the general and specifiBriefing - Safe, resilient and sustainable space activities - 18-09-2025
The impact assessment (IA) defines the problems, their drivers, the objectives and the policy options of the initiative in a robust intervention logic. The IA presents four options, proposing varying degrees of stringency in addressing the general and specific objectives (binding and non-binding measures). It is questionable whether they fully qualify as alternative options under the Better Regulation Guidelines (BRG). When comparing and scoring the options against the BRG criteria of effectiveness, efficiency and coherence, the scoring method could have been further clarified. Proportionality has not been discussed in the comparison of options. The analysis of proportionality is limited and could have been assessed in more detail. The IA assesses the economic, social and environmental impacts of the options. The analysis encompasses both qualitative and quantitative components, and specifically focuses on the impact on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and on the international competitiveness of the EU space sector. However, it is not fully clear how mitigating measures and a 'light regime' of measures for SMEs will be applied in practice, and how coherence in the single market will be ensured. The IA is based on several sources, including desk research, stakeholder input and external consultancy support. Some references to the data sources, especially those from external consultancy support, should have been specified more clearly for the sake of transparency. Cost and benefit estimates and assumptions could have been explained more clearly and consistently. The proposal appears to follow the preferred policy option identified in the IA. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP Read more