We must seek to persuade member states and institutions that better regulation in Europe does not mean cutting health and safety in the workplace, nor does it mean dismantling social standards. John Hutton cutdismantleeurope Change image and share on social
As Tony Blair has made clear, our fundamental challenge is how to make Europe work better. John Hutton blairchallengeclear Change image and share on social
For many Europeans the next decade looks to be filled with threats rather than opportunities. John Hutton decadeeuropeanfill Change image and share on social
The challenge to our national economies and the collective economy of Europe will become - with the growth of China and the continuing productivity growth of the US - even more intense in the decades to come. John Hutton challengechinacollective share on social
But let no one be under any doubt that the scale of the challenge that Europe faces in this emerging global economy is immense and the practical pace of our collective action to meet these challenge to date has just been too slow. John Hutton actionchallengecollective share on social
Here in the UK the government has decided to accept the recommendations of the Better Regulation Task Force to measure and make targeted reductions in the administrative costs - the red tape costs - that regulations impose on business. John Hutton acceptadministrativebusiness share on social
Yet in order to make sure the European social model keeps up with the pace of economic change that is now necessary, the EU must embrace a new approach to lawmaking. John Hutton approachchangeeconomic Change image and share on social
But we can turn challenges into opportunities if we look outwards to the realities of the global economy and modernise our internal institutions in ways that will equip Europe to meet that challenge and create confidence amongst the public. John Hutton challengeconfidencecreate share on social
More than 50% of significant new regulations that impact on business in the UK now emanate from the EU. John Hutton businessemanateimpact Change image and share on social
And, in the past, it has been all too easy for legislators to load costs onto business in order to meet broader social goals. And costs for business means costs for consumers. John Hutton broadbusinessconsumer Change image and share on social