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European Commission scales back 2027 legislative agenda, prioritizing competitiveness and deregulation

The slimmer work programme focuses on finishing pending laws and cutting red tape, which affects firms and governments planning for EU rules in 2027.

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What happened

The European Commission adopted its Commission work programme for 2027 alongside its Annual Overview Report on Simplification, Implementation and Enforcement. European Commission The Commission is scaling back its legislative ambitions for 2027, prioritizing competitiveness, deregulation and economic security. Politico Europe The EU aims to strengthen the single market, cut red tape, modernize industry and bolster its defence capabilities. Politico Europe The Commission is focusing on finishing legislation already in preparation and is dropping proposals that have no chance of passing, along with outdated regulations. Politico Europe

Around it

The Industrial Accelerator Act is among existing initiatives facing delays. Politico Europe The Commission says the EU must retain the ability to forge its own path and that independence is its priority for Europe's economy. Politico Europe

Sources

  1. European CommissionRemarks by Commissioners Šef\u010Dovi\u010D and Dombrovskis on the 2027 Commission work programme and 2026 Overview Report on Simplification, Implementation and Enforcement
  2. Politico EuropeBrussels sets slimline legislative agenda for 2027

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