Professional Regulation (Directive)

In the cepPolicyBrief, its authors recognise that the proportionality test is an appropriate instrument for striking a fair balance between consumer protection and the freedom to choose an occupation. It should, however, be specified that the requirements for assessing proportionality must be proportionate to the extent and importance of the respective professional regulation provisions. cep also considers the duty to involve independent scrutiny bodies in the legislative procedure to be unlawful.