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Read full speech on oecd.org ↗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
- Regulation can be burdensome.
- Rules may not achieve their goals.
- Trust in public institutions is fragile.
Solutions proposed
- Simplify rules and processes.
- Engage citizens, startups and stakeholders.
- Allow supervised experimentation and data-driven risk management.