Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Time: 16:00 – 17:15 CET
Venue: Online webinar, Zoom
Register here
The EU’s “simplification agenda” claims that regulation is strangling Europe’s economy. This argument has rapidly gained traction in Brussels, shaping the debate around Europe’s economic future and providing a justification to roll back vital climate, health, and social protections.
Yet, the evidence for this claim remains thin. Why does this narrative resonate so strongly? Who truly benefits? And how can civil society effectively counter it?
Join us on 18 March for The Good Lobby’s upcoming webinar. We’ll be joined by Daniel Stanley, Executive Director of Future Narratives Lab, who will present his latest research on deregulation narratives and help us find a way forward.
Speakers and panellists will include:
| Time | Activity |
| 16:00 | Welcome, Format, housekeeping etc |
| 16:05 | Introduction & Context: Setting the Scene |
| 16:15 | Presentation 1: Deregulation Narratives & why they work |
| 16:30 | Panel 1 – including Q&A via chat: What can be added to this analysis? |
| 16:45 | Presentation 2 (short): What do do next – Actions & Frames |
| 16:50 | Panel 2 – including Q&A via chat: What are the right Actions & Frames to develop next? |
| 17:10 | Ending Remarks |
| 17:15 | Ends |