The European Commission unveiled its 2026 work programme, which outlines a series of actions to help build a more sovereign and independent Europe.

The European Commission steps up efforts to lower energy prices with a set of actions to bring relief to industries and consumers.

The European Commission has presented a proposal to protect the EU steel sector from the unfair impacts of global overcapacity.

The REACH revision, expected by Q4 2025, has been delayed. The new timeline remains unclear at the moment.

On 07 May, the Commission opened the Call for evidence for the European Affordable Housing Plan. The Plan will aim to support Member States, regions and cities to boost the supply of affordable and sustainable housing.

On 12 May, the Commission presented its REPower EU roadmap, which ensures the EU’s energy independence from Russia. The European Union has diversified its energy supply and reduced Europe’s dependency on Russian fuels....

On 1 April, the Commission published an explanatory guide on how to implement the microplastics restriction under REACH.  

In 2022, the EU’s net domestic energy use was 58.8 million terajoules, representing a 4.2% decrease compared with 2021. This figure includes energy used directly by households and by businesses and government production activities....