Europe does not have a legislation problem. It has an authority problem. This is the central thesis of an analysis that argues that the European continent likes to believe it solves its problems through legislation.
The text argues that, whenever a new economic reality arises, Europe responds with a new regulation, a new directive, or a new legislative package. It does so with technical competence, legal detail, and unparalleled regulatory ambition, according to the analysis.
However, the article concludes that the problem is that legislating is no longer sufficient. The underlying message is that, despite all European legislative capacity, the European Union lacks the necessary authority to enforce or impose its own rules, which constitutes a fundamental challenge for the community bloc.
