Germany, Italy request ‘emergency brake’ power to stop new EU laws

AI justification

Proposal risks undermining EU collective governance and environmental/social protections. | While the request for business simplification may offer short-term economic benefits, the proposed 'emergency brake' mechanism poses a significant risk to collective EU governance, environmental protections, and social rights. The potential for unilateral blocking of laws undermines the principle of shared responsibility and could lead to fragmented, weaker standards across member states.