Overview

• The French National Assembly has begun examining the proposed simplification law, with debates expected to last over a week.
• Key measures include eliminating 150 Cerfa administrative forms by the end of 2025 and introducing a 'test PME' to assess regulatory impact on small businesses.
• The creation of a 'Haut Conseil à la Simplification' to oversee the law's implementation has faced resistance from lawmakers.
• Environmental groups and opposition parties have raised concerns about provisions that could weaken protections for endangered species and limit public input on industrial projects.
• The law is seen by some lawmakers as a stepping stone toward broader reforms, though its environmental implications remain a divisive issue.