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Simplifying for Success Symposium

· Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD (International)

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ContextOECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann delivered recorded remarks at the Simplifying for Success Symposium on 14th November 2025.

Why it mattersThe OECD chief's case for simpler regulation, part of a wider push to cut red tape in OECD countries.

Problems raised
  1. Regulation can be burdensome.
  2. Rules may not achieve their goals.
  3. Trust in public institutions is fragile.
Solutions proposed
  1. Simplify rules and processes.
  2. Engage citizens, startups and stakeholders.
  3. Allow supervised experimentation and data-driven risk management.
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