The European Commission has launched a consultation on draft delegated regulation specifying exemptions to the prohibition on destroying unsold apparel and footwear under the EU Ecodesign Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/1781). The delegated regulation will establish circumstances where destruction of unsold items will remain permitted, particularly where products cannot be used and require recycling or waste treatment. The main prohibition comes into effect from July 2026 under the Ecodesign Regulation. The Commission plans to adopt the final delegated regulation in Q3 2025. The consultation runs from 30 June to 11 August 2025.

The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation on the first product scope review under the EU Steel Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2026/1384), seeking feedback on whether additional steel products should be brought within the scope of the Regulation's trade protection measures. Under Article 12(1) of Regulation (EU) 2026/1384, the Commission must complete the review by 31 December 2026. The consultation will inform its assessment of whether the measures should be extended to specified categories of cast iron tubes and pipes, alloy and stainless steel wire, and non-alloy and alloy forged bars. The consultation closes on 30 September 2026.

The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation to gather stakeholder views on the future use of the 1980–2010 MHz and 2170–2200 MHz frequency bands for Mobile Satellite Services (the EU 2 GHz MSS band). Two operators, Inmarsat (now Viasat) and Solaris (now Echostar), were originally authorised to use the band under an EU-level selection process in 2009, with national licences expiring in May 2027. In preparation for a strategic decision beyond this date, the Commission asked the Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) to assess possible usage scenarios, leading to an opinion adopted in February 2024. A parallel study was also commissioned to evaluate the current regulatory framework and service deployment. The consultation seeks to understand market demand, the intentions of both incumbents and potential new entrants, and to gather evidence to support decisions on renewing existing licences or launching a new selection process. The consultation closes on 30 June 2025.

The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation seeking input on guidelines to clarify rules for general-purpose artificial intelligence (GPAI) models under the EU AI Act. The guidelines will explain key concepts including GPAI model definition, provider obligations, and market placement rules.

The European Commission has published a draft delegated regulation implementing EU Regulation No 649/2012 on the export and import of hazardous chemicals. The regulation implements the Rotterdam Convention on international trade in hazardous chemicals and specific elements of the Stockholm Convention regarding persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The draft aims to prevent unwanted imports of hazardous chemicals and ensure information exchange on hazards, risks and safe handling for exported chemicals. It also addresses export bans on POPs, subject to certain exemptions. The Commission plans to adopt the final regulation in the third quarter of 2025. The consultation period runs from 14 July 2025 to 11 August 2025.

The European Commission has launched a public consultation seeking input on climate resilience to inform development of a new EU framework on climate resilience set for adoption in late 2026. The consultation invites citizens, businesses, regional authorities and stakeholders to share views on how Europe can better prepare for climate change. The framework aims to protect health and wellbeing, reduce climate risks, strengthen preparedness and promote climate-resilient technologies. The consultation ends on 23 February 2026.

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on legislative proposal to revise the Regulation (EU) 2019/881 (EU Cybersecurity Act). The initiative aims to strengthen EU cyber resilience, update the mandate of the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and improve the effectiveness of the European Cybersecurity Certification Framework. The Commission noted that the cybersecurity landscape has become significantly more complex and threat‑intensive since the Act’s adoption in 2019, while subsequent EU legislation has expanded ENISA’s tasks beyond its original mandate, creating the need to streamline, simplify and supplement the existing framework to ensure coherence, reduce administrative burdens and improve implementation for businesses and users. The initiative focuses on measures to support a secure and resilient Information and Communication Technology supply chain and the EU cybersecurity industrial base, addresses shortcomings in the certification framework such as slow adoption, unclear roles, limited agility and insufficient clarity on covered risks, including non‑technical factors, and considers alignment with newer instruments such as the Cyber Resilience Act. The call for evidence will run until 7 April 2026.

The European Commission has launched a consultation on the proposed Regulation on the authorisation of mobile satellite services systems using the harmonised 2 GHz frequency band (1,980–2,010 MHz and 2,170–2,200 MHz), which would repeal Decision No 626/2008/EC. The current licences, granted in 2009, are set to expire in May 2027, necessitating a new regulatory framework. The proposal establishes an EU-level comparative selection procedure to replace the existing fragmented national authorisation regimes across Member States. The 2 GHz band would be divided into three portions: (1) one-third dedicated to governmental use, including critical communications, security and military services, to be provided by an EU-owned or controlled operator integrated with the IRIS² secure connectivity programme and (2) two-thirds for commercial use, such as Direct-to-Device (D2D) services and Internet of Things applications. The commercial portion would be split equally between EU new entrants and EU or non-EU operators. Rights of use would be granted for a period of 20 years. The initiative aims to strengthen the EU's technological sovereignty, resilience and competitiveness in the satellite sector. All feedback received will be summarised by the Commission and presented to the European Parliament and Council to inform the legislative debate. The consultation closes on 31 August 2026.

The European Commission has launched a public consultation regarding its proposed Biotech Act, which aims to accelerate the commercialisation of biotech products while maintaining safety standards. The consultation invites input from a diverse range of stakeholders to share their views on the challenges facing the sector and the proposed measures.

The European Commission has opened a consultation period for its planned EU Biotech Act proposal, running until 11 June 2025 through its 'Have Your Say' platform. The Act aims to address regulatory barriers limiting biotechnology firms' operations in the EU, where the sector contributed €38.1bn to the economy in 2022. Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare Olivér Várhelyi announced that the proposal, scheduled for 2026, will establish a new regulatory framework for the EU biotechnology sector. Stakeholders, including businesses, researchers and civil society organisations, are invited to submit evidence. The consultation will run until 11 June 2025.

The European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion has launched a consultation to support the development of a proposal for a European Social Security Pass (ESSPASS), forming part of the Fair Labour Mobility Package scheduled for adoption in autumn 2026. The proposed ESSPASS would facilitate the exercise of social security rights for individuals who move or work across EU member states by providing a digital solution for the secure and rapid verification of social security documents. The consultation seeks input from individuals, national authorities, businesses, healthcare providers and other stakeholders on the challenges associated with proving and verifying social security rights and insurance status across the EU, as well as on the potential impacts of the proposed ESSPASS. The consultation closes on 16 April 2026.

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on its proposal to repeal Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 (RED Delegated Regulation on cybersecurity). The repeal is scheduled to take effect on 11 December 2027, coinciding with the full application of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). This is intended to avoid any overlap between the cybersecurity requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) and those of the CRA, and to provide legal certainty. The consultation closes on 7 January 2026.