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European Commission sets slimmer 2027 legislative agenda focused on competitiveness

The Commission is narrowing its legislative plans for 2027 toward competitiveness, deregulation and economic security, a shift that affects businesses and governments across the bloc.

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What happened

The European Commission adopted its Commission work programme for 2027 alongside an 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 wants to strengthen the single market, cut red tape, modernize industry and bolster its defense capabilities. Politico Europe The Commission is focusing on finishing legislation already in preparation and is dropping proposals with no chance of passing, along with outdated regulations. Politico Europe

Around it

The final version of the program and annexes was released on Wednesday, according to the report. Politico Europe Existing initiatives such as the Industrial Accelerator Act are facing delays. Politico Europe The move comes as Ursula von der Leyen's second term nears its end and amid mounting geopolitical risks and economic uncertainty. 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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