EU Commission: 2027 work programme adopted, priority to enforcing existing policies, plus new initiatives

The European Commission adopted its 2027 work programme on 4 November 2026. The text sets out the legislative and non-legislative initiatives planned for 2027. It was published together with the 2026 overview report on simplification, implementation and enforcement.

The Commission stated that its priority in 2027 would be to put existing policies into practice and enforce them. It said it would continue the “One Europe, One Market” roadmap, intended to improve competitiveness, further integrate the Single Market and lower administrative barriers.

On enforcement, the Commission opened 874 infringement procedures, the highest number in ten years. It sent 61 cases to the Court of Justice, asked for financial sanctions in 25 and closed 499 after Member States complied with EU law. Since the…