On February 2, at 3 p.m., the Economic and Social Council (CES) launched the study "Overlapping responsibilities in the work of control and/or approval authorities" at the Romanian Government headquarters. It can be consulted on the CES website, at: https://www.ces.ro/ro/studii-elaborate-de-ces 

The study, conducted at the initiative of the CES, analyzes the regulatory and institutional framework governing the activities of control and approval authorities, with a focus on consumer protection, highlighting how their powers are defined and exercised, as well as the impact of any overlaps on administrative efficiency, the economic environment, and the relationship between the state and citizens.

The document provides a detailed legal and institutional analysis, supplemented by a qualitative component on the perceptions of actors involved in control activities, and formulates conclusions and recommendations aimed at improving interinstitutional coordination, increasing transparency, and strengthening the principles of good governance.

"This study is an essential tool for clarifying institutional responsibilities and increasing the efficiency of administrative action, for the benefit of citizens and the economic environment. The digitization of the verification and control system, with a view to creating a single point of interaction between economic agents, consumers, and public authorities, is a key area for action. The unification of requests made by state authorities and ensuring access to public, transparent data on goods and services are necessary short-term steps," said Mr. Sterică Fudulea, President of the Economic and Social Council.

The launch event brought together representatives of central public authorities, control and regulatory institutions, social partners, and representatives of civil society associations, experts, and representatives of academia, providing a framework for dialogue and debate on the study`s conclusions and proposed solutions.
Through this initiative, the Economic and Social Council reaffirms its role as an advisory body to Parliament and the Government, promoting social dialogue and public policies based on rigorous analysis and institutional consultation.