On October 27, 2026, the eighth annual conference of the Regulatory Scrutiny Board — an independent body of the European Commission that assesses the quality of preparation of EU legislative initiatives — was held in Brussels. Valdis Dombrovskis, Vice-President of the European Commission, addressed the participants with a welcome speech, thanking the board's chairman and expressing satisfaction at the opportunity to take part in the event. The conference brought together representatives of European institutions, experts, and stakeholders to discuss regulatory oversight, assessment of the impact of legislation, and improving the quality of the rule-making process in the European Union. The Regulatory Scrutiny Board plays a key role in the European Commission's "better regulation" system, reviewing the impact analysis of proposed legislative measures before their approval. In his remarks, Dombrovskis emphasized the importance of a consistent and transparent approach to regulation to ensure the competitiveness of the European economy and public trust in EU institutions. The event served as a platform for exchanging experience and discussing further steps to improve procedures for assessing legislative initiatives.