The list below features key priorities for the upcoming year, drawing from structured dialogues with the European Parliament and discussions with the Council. It will be followed up by the Commission work programme for 2026.

A new plan for Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness
– Single Market Roadmap to 2028
– Industrial Accelerator Act
– Omnibus packages
– 28th Regime and European Innovation Act
– European Grids Package
– EU Cloud and AI Development Act

A new era for European Defence and Security
– Eastern Flank Watch initiative
– Roadmap for European Defence Readiness and European Defence Semester
– Amendment of the European Border and Coast Guard Regulation
– New rules on fighting organised crime and new sanctions regime for targeting
smugglers and traffickers
– Revision of the Europol Regulation

Supporting people, strengthening our societies and our social model
– Strategy for Outermost Regions and Agenda for Cities
– Skills portability initiative
– Affordable Housing Plan
– European Anti-Poverty Strategy
– Quality Jobs Act
– Gender Equality Strategy

Sustaining our quality of life: food security, water and nature
– European Climate Adaptation Plan
– Initiative on the Generational Renewal of Farming
– Livestock strategy including elements on animal welfare
– Omnibus package on food
– Ocean Act

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