The European Commission published an information factsheet accompanying the release of its annual review report for 2026, dedicated to legislative simplification, practical implementation, and ensuring compliance with rules in the European Union. The document was presented in Brussels on November 4, 2026. The report is part of the European Commission's ongoing initiative to assess how effectively current EU legislation is applied in practice and whether it meets principles of simplicity and accessibility for business and citizens. The report's focus is on analyzing progress achieved in reducing unnecessary bureaucratic burden, as well as evaluating how member states implement and enforce common rules. The annual review traditionally serves as a tool for monitoring the quality of regulation in the EU and identifying problem areas where legislation may create excessive costs for companies or slow the achievement of EU policy objectives. Publication of such reports reflects the European Commission's overall course of enhancing European economic competitiveness by reducing administrative barriers while maintaining high standards of consumer protection, environmental protection, and other key areas. Specific findings and recommendations of the 2026 report are not detailed in the presented material; however, the fact of its publication itself emphasizes the importance of regulatory simplification for EU institutions in the current period. The report's results are expected to be used in the preparation of further legislative initiatives and adjustment of existing rules.