ASEFAVE concerned about excessive European regulation: "Overregulation reduces the sector's competitiveness"

 

In a global economic context increasingly challenging, the light facade and window industry in Spain faces a new obstacle: excessive regulation. ASEFAVE, the main association of the sector, has raised its voice to denounce the avalanche of regulations and administrative requirements that, according to its members, are suffocating companies and compromising their ability to compete in the international market.

 

“For several weeks now, we have been observing with concern the publication and announcement of administrative measures that create the impression of over-regulating business activity,” stated ASEFAVE. “And such over-regulation generates a bureaucratic and administrative burden and leads to a loss of competitiveness, which is always bad news.”

 

The association argues that the constant increase in regulations, driven in part by audits and guidelines from Brussels, is creating a highly complex environment. This situation not only increases operating costs but also diverts resources that could be allocated to investment and growth.

 

"The increase in regulatory requirements, without a comprehensive assessment of their impact, is creating obstacles that hinder the operation of companies in the sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, which must allocate additional resources to administrative management to the detriment of investment and growth," explained ASEFAVE.

 

One of ASEFAVE's biggest fears is that this overregulation hinders innovationIn a market that constantly demands new solutions and technologies, bureaucratic burdens can prevent companies from responding quickly to market needs.

 

"This excessive regulation not only makes processes more expensive, but also hinders innovation and the ability to respond to market needs."

 

 

ASEFAVE's concern extends beyond Europe. The association warns that excessive regulation could lead to trade tensions with the United States, especially in the context of Donald Trump's tariff policy.

 

 

"Following the heated debate on the tariff policy advocated by Donald Trump, one aspect to consider is that the US administration does not look favorably upon excessive European regulation, which could be increased precisely as a reaction to what the US has announced," ASEFAVE noted.

 

In view of this situation, ASEFAVE makes a urgent call to the authorities to review the regulatory framework and take a more balanced approach.

 

ASEFAVE once again calls for a thorough review of the regulatory framework, with an approach that ensures a balance between compliance with quality standards and the operational viability of companies.

 

The association proposes harmonizing regulations with criteria of economic and productive efficiency, and adapting them to the reality of the market, characterized by a majority of microenterprises.

 

"It is essential to avoid imposing unnecessary bureaucratic burdens and to harmonize regulations with criteria of economic and productive efficiency. Administrations must adapt regulations to the reality of the market, characterized by a majority of micro-enterprises, preventing a loss of competitiveness and fostering an environment conducive to job creation and innovation," ASEFAVE concluded.

 

ASEFAVE also urges the authorities to carry out a detailed analysis of the effects of overregulation and the establishment of measures to reduce regulatory and tariff barriers. The association emphasizes that its concern is not isolated, but rather echoes the warnings of authoritative voices within the European Union.

 

"This is not a unique and particular view of the entity: authoritative voices within the European Union - the Letta and Draghi reports - have already warned about the European economic decline if this path continues," ASEFAVE pointed out.