The EU Single Market: Striking a Balance Between Flexibility and Uniformity

Dr. Apostolos Samaras writes about the renewed debate on completing the European Union’s Single Market at a time when strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, economic resilience, and strategic autonomy has become increasingly important. Despite the substantial progress achieved over the years, the Single Market continues to face challenges stemming from regulatory divergences, administrative barriers, and market fragmentation, highlighting the need for deeper economic integration and more effective policy coordination across the EU.