The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on its Digital Justice strategy for 2025-2030. The strategy aims to enhance Member States' capabilities to deploy digital technologies, including artificial intelligence tools, within judicial systems. The initiative intends to improve justice system efficiency, resilience and quality while increasing access to justice for businesses and the public. The Commission plans to adopt the strategy in the fourth quarter of 2025. The call for evidence is open from 26 May to 23 June 2025.

The European Commission has opened a call for evidence to gather input on the planned revision of the EU energy security framework. The Commission intends to table a proposal for the revised framework in Q1 2026. The revision seeks to address existing gaps and respond to emerging risks in the EU energy system, including physical and cyber threats to critical infrastructure, climate change-related risks and geopolitical challenges. Alongside this broader call for evidence, the Commission will conduct targeted consultations for stakeholders with technical expertise. The call for evidence closes on 13 October 2025.

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to inform the development of an EU strategy for nuclear fusion energy. The initiative responds to recommendations from the Draghi report on EU competitiveness, which advocated for an overarching innovation strategy to accelerate the commercial viability of fusion energy. The forthcoming strategy aims to support the deployment of economically viable fusion power plants connected to the grid and will be issued as a Commission Communication. The strategy is being shaped in consultation with fusion experts, industry stakeholders and the broader scientific community. The call for evidence is open for public feedback until 1 July 2025.

The European Commission has opened a call for evidence for an evaluation of Directive 2009/52/EC (the Employers Sanctions Directive). The directive sets minimum standards on sanctions against employers of illegally staying third-country nationals in the EU. Led by DG HOME, the evaluation covers the period between 2012–25 and applies to the 25 Member States bound by the directive (Denmark and Ireland opted out). The directive's objectives include deterring illegal employment of third-country nationals, reducing irregular migration, levelling the playing field in the EU labour market and protecting affected workers' rights. A May 2026 implementation report found progress but also significant discrepancies in application across Member States, gaps in the dissuasive effect of sanctions and uncertainty around worker protections. The evaluation will assess the effectiveness, efficiency, coherence, relevance and EU added value of the directive's provisions on inspections, sanctions, subcontracting, prevention and protective measures. It will also stress-test the directive and examine the administrative burden on Member States and employers. Consultation activities will target social partners, national authorities, civil society organisations and EU bodies. Based on the results, the Commission will consider whether to revise the directive, with adoption anticipated for Q3 of 2027. The call for evidence closes on 18 September 2026.

The European Commission launched a call for evidence regarding its planned European Business Wallet regulation. The initiative aims to establish an EU-wide system for secure digital identification, data sharing and legal notifications for businesses. Building on the European digital identity framework, the proposal intends to reduce administrative burdens and enhance cross-border operations. The Commission is planning to adopt the final regulation in Q4 2025. The call for evidence runs until 12 June 2025.

The European Commission has opened a call for evidence on 13 May 2025 on its upcoming European Grids Package. The initiative, which includes both legislative and non-legislative measures, is scheduled for consideration in late 2025 and aims to optimise EU energy infrastructure. The aim of the consultation is to determine how Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/869 on guidelines for trans-European energy (the revised TEN-E Regulation) and other relevant legal provisions have performed. The initiative also seeks to tackle three main challenges: first, a significant gap between grid expansion needs and current development projects—highlighted by an unmet cross-border electricity capacity (32 GW for 2030, potentially rising to 37 GW by 2040), second, delays in the implementation of renewable generation, storage, and grid project approvals, with transmission projects on average taking 14 years and rising re-dispatching costs due to congested distribution grids, and third, an insufficient level of security in cross-border infrastructure. The deadline for the call for evidence is 8 July 2025, midnight Brussels time.

The European Commission has opened a call for evidence on a proposed Union position to guide EU Member States during negotiations at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27). The call, which is organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and scheduled for 18 October to 12 November 2027, is expected to adopt decisions that could impact EU law, policies, or programmes dependent on radio spectrum. The Commission plans to adopt its Union position during Q1 2027, following the coordinated approach used for WRC-19 and WRC-23. The call for evidence will close on 11 September 2026.

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to support an impact assessment on a targeted revision of Directive 2000/60/EC (the Water Framework Directive). The initiative forms part of the RESourceEU action plan and aims to explore how the Directive could be revised to address specific challenges for critical raw materials (CRM) projects, while promoting circularity, improving access to CRMs in the EU and ensuring continued protection of the environment and human health. The Commission plans to adopt a possible legislative proposal in Q2 2026. The call for evidence closes on 14 April 2026.

The European Commission has opened a call for evidence on reviewing the EU Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) rules. The mandatory review will focus on establishing targets for road recharging and refuelling infrastructure, assessing payment and price transparency provisions, in addition to exploring the potential extension of electricity supply requirements at maritime ports. The Commission anticipates the adoption of the revised regulation in Q4 2026. The call for evidence will run until 20 April 2026.

The European Commission has commenced an evaluation of Regulation (EU) 1223/2009 (the Cosmetic Products Regulation) to ensure it effectively protects consumer health and supports the internal market. The initiative seeks feedback from stakeholders to assess whether the Regulation meets its objectives. The feedback period runs until 21 March 2025.

The European Commission has put forward a proposal for targeted amendments to the Common Market Organisation (CMO) and other Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Regulations. These amendments aim to strengthen the position of farmers within the food supply chain. The proposal, COM(2024)577, outlines specific changes designed to address imbalances in the agricultural sector and enhance farmers' bargaining power. The Commission has emphasised the importance of stakeholder input in shaping the final legislation. A public consultation on the proposed regulation is open from 13 January 2025 to 10 March 2025, inviting feedback from interested parties.

The European Commission launched a consultation on 13 March 2025 seeking feedback on implementing regulations that will specify technical descriptions for important and critical products with digital elements under the EU Cyber Resilience Act. The consultation aims to define products that may face enhanced conformity assessment procedures under Article 32. Stakeholders must submit feedback using the European Commission's template format. The implementing regulation will detail specifications for products listed in Annexes III and IV of the Act. The consultation runs until 15 April 2025.