Press Release: Single Market Scoreboard website launched – new figures are now available online

A more comprehensive and user-friendly reporting system has been put in place with the launch of the online only Single Market Scoreboard on 4 July 2013. The Single Market Scoreboard incorporates comprehensive reports on 13 governance tools including monitoring the correct transposition of EU directives, analysis of infringement proceedings, administrative cooperation networks and various information and problem-solving services.

The Single Market Scoreboard 2012/2013 aims at giving an overview of the actual situation on the ground. It covers the results that have been achieved by the Member States, but also provides examples of the difficulties citizens and businesses still face in exercising their EU rights.

Many barriers remain in the areas of social security, rights of residence, recognition of professional qualifications and registration of motor vehicles. The Single Market Scoreboard reflects on the strengths and weaknesses and shows where further action is needed in each of the Member States.