European Strategy for Housing Construction
The European Strategy for Housing Construction is a central pillar of the EU’s new Affordable Housing Plan, created to tackle the structural causes of Europe’s housing crisis.
Union of Skills
The Union of Skills is a flagship EU initiative launched in 2025 to address skills shortages, promote lifelong learning, and strengthen Europe’s global competitiveness.
Revision of the Standardisation Regulation
As part of the EU’s 2025 Competitiveness Compass, the Revision of the Standardisation Regulation (EU No 1025/2012) is a flagship initiative to make the development and application of harmonised standards faster, fairer, and more future-ready across the single market.
Chemicals Industry Package
The 2025 Chemicals Industry Package is a strategic EU initiative designed to boost the competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability of Europe’s chemical industry. In response to rising energy costs, global competition, and supply chain vulnerabilities, the package delivers targeted support across several key areas.
European Affordable Housing Plan
The European Affordable Housing Plan is the EU’s first comprehensive strategy to address the continent’s housing crisis.
Revision of the Public Procurement Directives
The European Commission is undertaking a major revision of the 2014 Public Procurement Directives (Directives 2014/23, 2014/24, and 2014/25) to modernize how public contracts, concessions, and utilities are awarded across the EU.
Advanced Materials Act
The Advanced Materials Act, is a cornerstone of the EU’s strategy to secure leadership in strategic materials essential for the green and digital transitions.
Affordable Energy Action Plan
Presented by the European Commission on 26 February 2025, the Affordable Energy Action Plan is a central pillar of the Clean Industrial Deal. Its goal: to deliver competitive, affordable, secure, and sustainable energy for citizens and businesses across the EU.
Invest EU
InvestEU is the European Union’s flagship investment programme for 2021–2027, designed to mobilise at least €372 billion in public and private investments by leveraging a €26.2 billion EU budget guarantee.
Competitiveness Fund
The European Competitiveness Fund is a proposed cornerstone of the EU’s post‑2027 budget framework, designed to streamline and strengthen support for innovation, industrial leadership, and strategic autonomy.
EU Omnibus Simplification Packages
The EU Omnibus Simplification Packages are a series of legislative initiatives led by the European Commission between 2025 and 2026, designed to reduce regulatory burdens—particularly in sustainability, supply chains, and industrial sectors.
Innovation Fund
The Innovation Fund is one of the world’s largest funding programmes for pioneering low-carbon technologies, helping Europe lead the way toward climate neutrality.
Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA)
The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is a key pillar of the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal, adopted in March 2026.
European Climate Adaptation Plan
The European Climate Adaptation Plan (ECAP) is a strategic initiative by the European Commission, announced in the 2024–2029 Political Guidelines, to strengthen the EU’s resilience to the growing impacts of climate change.
Circular Economy Act
The Circular Economy Act is a forthcoming legislative initiative from the European Commission, expected to be adopted in 2026 as part of the broader Clean Industrial Deal.
Electrification Action Plan & European Grids Package
The Electrification Action Plan and European Grids Package are two major EU initiatives designed to accelerate the transition to a modern, sustainable energy system.
Amendment of the Climate Law
In July 2025, the European Commission proposed a major Amendment to the European Climate Law, introducing a legally binding target to reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels.
European Water Resilience Strategy
Adopted by the European Commission in June 2025, the European Water Resilience Strategy is a comprehensive framework designed to strengthen the EU’s ability to manage water resources sustainably, equitably, and efficiently.