EU Rapidly Cuts Regulations as Trump and Qatar Pressure Europe on Competitiveness and Energy

The European Union is slashing regulations at a record pace in response to external pressure from Donald Trump and Qatar, as the bloc seeks to boost its economic competitiveness and secure energy supplies. The regulatory rollback is being driven by the EU's pursuit of greater competitiveness in global markets, but the process is raising concerns about institutional changes. Experts are increasingly being sidelined from decision-making processes, while industry lobbying is weakening protective standards that were previously central to EU policy. The rapid deregulation represents a significant shift for the European Union, which has traditionally maintained strict regulatory frameworks across various sectors.