EECARO has responded on February 23, 2023 to the EU Consultation on Guidelines for data collection and preparation of the EU annual report on dual-use export controls under Regulation (EU) 821/2021. EECARO has proposed recommendations to enhance the public reporting and transparency as to contribute to a (much needed) level playing field within the European Union regarding the application of export licensing criteria, updates to the control list and the enforcement of common export control rules.