Aims and scope of the WG
Aim of the WG
- Ensure the independence and integrity of the architectural profession in the EU and advocate towards EU institutions.
- Address competition and regulatory issues impacting the profession, especially against pressures for deregulation.
- Advocate for a balanced regulatory environment that supports high-quality architecture and the built environment.
- Promote the recognition of architecture’s value and optimise the regulatory framework to support quality outcomes.
Main area of interest
- De-regulation of the Professional Qualifications Directive (PQD) and National Actions Plans (together with PQD-CPD-PPE WG).
- Legislative Package on Services (including Proportionality Test Directive, proposals for Notifications Directive, a Services e-Card and Reform Recommendations regarding professional regulation).
- Economic impact of regulation
Planned focus and key activities
- Monitor, respond, assist and promote optimisation of regulatory environment.
- Assist with analysis/development of policy positions.
- Respond to EU Regulations and Directives impacting professional regulation.
- Monitor impact of Proportionality Test Directive (including infringements).
- Monitor Reform Recommendations & European Semester, Single Market Enforcement (SMET).
- Respond to studies (COM, EP, Council) on regulation.
- Publish, promote and exploit findings of Economic Study.
- Advocate for a regulatory framework that fosters a high-quality-based professional practice interacting with the practice committee.
Meetings: 3/4 meetings per annum
Membership: 39 participants
Members
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Olga
MihalikovaSlovakia
Chair
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Maria
Dolores Galan AlvarezSpain
Chair
