The European Commission has launched a 4-week call for evidence on 14 April 2025 to assess investment needs in the EU nuclear power sector. The feedback will inform the Nuclear Illustrative Programme (PINC) update, due by end-2025, which aims to provide a comprehensive overview of nuclear energy investments aligned with EU decarbonisation targets. The consultation, running until 12 May, covers new-build projects, lifetime extensions, waste management, and innovative technologies including small modular reactors. This represents the first such assessment in 8 years, responding to changes in the EU's energy landscape.

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on plans to revise the European Interoperability Framework (EIF), which guides public administrations in delivering interoperable digital public services across the EU. The revised framework is expected to be adopted in 2027. The Commission states that the framework, adopted in 2017, needs to be updated to reflect evolving priorities, including competitiveness, digital sovereignty, resilience and the use of artificial intelligence (AI). It identifies a number of challenges, including the uneven implementation of interoperability across Member States, limited alignment with recent EU legislation, insufficient practical guidance for public administrations, and inadequate consideration of AI and other emerging technologies. The call for evidence closes on 15 July 2026.

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on an initiative titled ‘Towards European open digital ecosystems’, seeking feedback on how to strengthen the EU open-source sector and reduce dependence on non-EU digital technologies. The initiative aims to support EU technological sovereignty, competitiveness and cybersecurity and will inform a Commission communication to the European Parliament and the Council expected in Q1 2026. The call for evidence closes on 3 February 2026.

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to support the preparation of guidelines required under Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2024/3015 (Forced Labour Regulation) (FLR) which entered into force on 13 December 2024 and will apply from 14 December 2027 aiming to prevent products made with forced labour from being placed on or exported from the EU market. The consultation seeks stakeholder input on investigations, evidence, documentation, due diligence and remediation to help shape guidance for competent authorities, economic operators and civil society ensuring the FLR is applied consistently across the EU. The forthcoming guidelines, due by 14 June 2026, are intended to promote consistent, effective and low burden implementation by clarifying responsibilities, supporting capacity building and enhancing transparency and accountability thereby enabling a predictable and smooth functioning of the FLR’s framework. The Commission plans to group the guidelines into three categories covering practical implementation by authorities, due diligence expectations for businesses and information submission processes for civil society and victims with targeted consultations across Q1–Q2 2026.

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on a new regulatory proposal aimed at streamlining market authorisations for biocontrol substances and simplifying requirements for plant protection products, biocidal products, feed additives and food hygiene controls. The initiative intends to enhance EU farmers' competitiveness while reducing administrative burden on member state authorities. The proposal will modify existing regulatory frameworks governing food safety and agricultural products across the EU. The Commission is seeking stakeholder feedback on the proposed changes through a consultation running from 16 September to 14 October 2025, with formal adoption planned for Q4 2025.

The European Commission launched a call for evidence for a proposed Citizens Omnibus Initiative, to reduce administrative burdens in EU legislation and policies affecting people legally residing in the EU, particularly in cross-border situations. The initiative, planned for adoption in the fourth quarter of 2026, aims to simplify rules, reduce legal and administrative barriers and improve access to the benefits of the single market through targeted amendments to existing legislation. The Commission identified areas where simplification may be needed, including cross-border administrative procedures, educational mobility, digital services, financial services, civil proceedings, access to EU funding programmes, energy consumer rights and awareness of existing EU rights and tools, stating that many current rules remain fragmented, complex or insufficiently adapted to digital systems and accessibility needs. The initiative would complement existing EU measures, including the Single Digital Gateway Regulation, the European digital identity wallet and labour mobility initiatives. The call for evidence will run until 19 June 2026.

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence seeking feedback on ecodesign requirements for electric motors and variable speed drives, marking the first review of rules established in 2019. The exercise, which aligns with Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation), aims to account for technological improvements and potentially extend requirements to cover material efficiency and circular economy aspects. The review targets manufacturers, stakeholders and private individuals, with responses intended to inform the Commission's impact assessment for new rules planned for adoption in 2029. The call for evidence will run until 22 September 2025.

The European Commission has initiated a call for evidence seeking input on a future omnibus package to simplify environmental legislation, with the aim of streamlining administrative requirements while maintaining environmental protection standards. The scope of the initiative is not yet fixed, but is likely to target reporting and administrative requirements contained in circular economy, waste management, and industrial emissions legislation (likely to include the Waste Framework Directive and Industrial Emissions Directive) and environmental assessment requirements, with a view to simplifying permitting processes for decarbonisation projects. The call for evidence also indicates that administrative and reporting requirements linked to extended producer responsibility measures may be targeted and the Substances of Concern in Products (SCIP) Database, established pursuant to the Waste Framework Directive, may be scrapped .

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on the evaluation of the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) under Article 45(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/942 (ACER Regulation). With the support of an independent external expert, the Commission will assess ACER’s performance against its objectives, mandate and tasks, examine whether changes to its mandate are required and evaluate the financial implications of any such changes. The Commission has also clarified that the evaluation is separate from the review of the ACER Regulation under Article 45(4). It states that it will apply the standard Better Regulation criteria of effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, relevance and EU added value, and will focus on ACER as an organisation, rather than on broader EU energy policy. Alongside the call for evidence, the Commission will also conduct a targeted consultation, supported by an external contractor, including engagement with stakeholders whose activities relate directly or indirectly to ACER’s work. The call for evidence closes on 6 May 2026.

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence seeking views on the development of industrial biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on key challenges and bottlenecks they experience and suggestions to address them. The consultation will inform the preparation of the proposed Biotech Act II, which is intended to expand on the scope of the existing European Biotech framework by focusing on industrial biotechnology and biomanufacturing. The initiative aims to address cross-sectoral challenges and establish a supportive regulatory framework for these industries within the EU. It will build on existing EU policy measures, including the 2024 communication on boosting biotechnology and biomanufacturing in the EU and the 2025 European chemicals industry action plan. The call for evidence is open until 10 June 2026.

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to gather feedback on proposed reforms aimed at simplifying EU rules governing medical devices and in vitro diagnostics. This initiative seeks to ensure the continued availability of safe and innovative devices while upholding high standards of patient safety and public health. Based on an evaluation of the current regulatory framework, the proposal intends to enhance competitiveness in both the internal market and on a global scale, support innovation, and reduce dependency on external suppliers. Additionally, it aims to render safety requirements more proportionate and cost-efficient. Stakeholders are invited to submit their responses by 6 October 2025.

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on its proposed EU Quantum Act, a regulation designed to accelerate the research, development, and industrial deployment of quantum technologies across the European Union. The consultation seeks input on measures designed to support and coordinate both EU and national research and innovation activities in quantum technologies, stimulate investments in quantum infrastructure and advance the industrialisation of quantum technologies, and monitor and protect the EU's critical quantum supply chains. The consultation closes on 26 November 2025.