The European Commission has proposed maintaining the current rules on liquidity requirements for certain financial transactions under the EU banking prudential framework. This move aims to ensure a level playing field between European and international banks, supporting the liquidity of EU financial markets. If adopted, the Commission believes it will contribute to the competitiveness of the EU financial system.

The European Commission has proposed a series of measures to maintain the competitiveness and resilience of Europe's wine sector. The proposal includes targeted measures to manage production capacity, adapt to consumer preferences, and explore new market opportunities. These measures also aim to maintain the economic vitality of rural areas dependent on wine industry employment.

The European Commission has presented the European Technological Sovereignty Package, a set of measures to strengthen Europe’s capabilities in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and open source technologies. The package includes two legislative proposals, the Chips Act 2.0 and the Cloud and AI Development Act, as well as the Open Source Strategy and a Strategic Roadmap for Digitalisation and AI in the Energy Sector. Together, these measures aim to strengthen Europe’s digital autonomy and resilience while reducing dependencies on suppliers outside the EU.

The European Commission has proposed targeted measures to amend the EU Deforestation Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR). These changes run contrary to the Commission’s announcement of 23 September 2025, in which they indicated that the implementation of the EUDR would be delayed in full by one year and that no further simplifications to the regime would be put forward.

The European Commission has proposed a plan aimed at modernising EU lawmaking to ensure legislation is clearer, simpler, evidence-based and better aligned with the needs of citizens and businesses. The plan focuses on these five key areas: (1) designing simpler legislation from the outset; (2) strengthening an inclusive and evidence-based approach to policymaking; (3) removing outdated or overlapping provisions; (4) preventing unnecessary national additions to EU rules (‘gold-plating’) and (5) improving enforcement of EU law. As part of this plan, the Commission has launched an Action Plan for Regulatory Deep Cleaning. This will target 12 priority policy areas for review, including free movement of goods and services, financial services, customs, taxation, health and food safety, agriculture, transport, energy, climate, environment, digital policy, housing and permitting. These will be examined as a matter of priority in 2026–27, with the aim of reducing complexity and fragmentation to improve their effectiveness and efficiency.

The European Commission has adopted a package of targeted measures aimed at revising the EU securitisation framework. Published on 17 June 2025, the proposals include amendments to the Securitisation Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2017/2402) and the Capital Requirements Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 575/2013), drawing on six years of implementation experience. The aim is to simplify the framework, remove barriers to issuance and investment, and support increased lending to households and businesses. The package also features a consultation on amendments to the Liquidity Coverage Ratio Delegated Regulation (Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/61) on liquidity coverage, aligning prudential requirements with the revised framework with responses sought by 15 July 2025.

The European Commission has adopted a proposal to introduce a new EU-level selection and authorisation process for providers of mobile satellite services (MSS) using the harmonised 2 GHz frequency band after current licences expire in 2027, with the aim of strengthening the EU’s resilience, competitiveness, security and defence capabilities through consistent cross-border regulation and expanded satellite connectivity services. The Commission stated that the 2 GHz MSS band is strategically important for governmental and commercial uses, particularly Direct-to-Device (D2D) services that can provide voice and broadband internet access in areas without terrestrial network coverage. Under the proposal, one third of the spectrum would be reserved for governmental uses, including critical communications, security and military applications, to be provided by an EU operator integrated with the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²) secure connectivity programme, while the remaining two thirds would be allocated for commercial services such as D2D and Internet of Things applications. Half of the commercial allocation would be reserved for EU market entrants to encourage supplier diversification and support EU-based operators, while the other half would be open to both EU and non-EU operators. The proposal would replace the 2008 Decision governing current operators and is aligned with the proposed EU Digital Networks Act, while also reflecting recommendations from the Radio Spectrum Policy Group and feedback received during the Commission’s 2025 consultation on the future use of the 2 GHz MSS band.

The European Commission has published a proposal to amend the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) aimed at simplifying regulatory requirements and reducing administrative burdens on manufacturers. The proposal introduces streamlined conformity assessment procedures, dedicated pathways for breakthrough and orphan devices, regulatory sandboxes for innovative technologies, and enhanced coordination between national authorities. It expands the European Medicines Agency's role in supporting expert panels and coordinating national competent authorities, while introducing new digitalisation measures and international cooperation mechanisms. The changes respond to implementation challenges since the MDR took effect in May 2021 and IVDR in May 2022, including capacity constraints at notified bodies and disproportionate compliance costs that have threatened device availability.

The European Commission has launched a draft implementing regulation to establish uniform verification rules for carbon removals, carbon farming, and carbon storage in products under Regulation (EU) 2024/3012. The initiative sets out procedures to ensure harmonised third-party certification within the EU certification framework. It includes provisions on Commission-recognised certification schemes, rules for certification bodies, audit requirements, and certification registries. The feedback period will be from 03 June 2025 to 01 July 2025.

The European Commission has proposed a six-month extension of the two 2021 adequacy decisions with the UK, ensuring the continued free flow of data until 27 December 2025. This extension aims to provide the UK with time to complete its legislative process on the Data Bill introduced to the UK Parliament in October 2024. During this period, the UK’s existing data protection rules, which were deemed adequate in 2021, will continue to apply to data transferred from the EU. The draft extension decision will be submitted to the European Data Protection Board for review. If approved, the extension will be valid until 27 December 2025. Once the UK's legislative process concludes, the Commission will evaluate whether the UK continues to provide adequate personal data protection. If the assessment is positive, the Commission will propose to renew the UK adequacy decisions.

The European Commission has proposed the sixth revision of the Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxic substances Directive (CMRD) to strengthen worker protection against hazardous chemicals. This proposal establishes new workplace exposure limits for cobalt and its inorganic compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and 1,4-dioxane, with transitional limits allowing six years for adaptation. Additionally, welding fumes—containing carcinogenic substances such as chromium, nickel, and cadmium—have been included under the directive’s scope to clarify legal guidelines and enforce enhanced protective measures. Informed by the latest scientific evidence and consultations with the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work, these measures are anticipated to prevent approximately 1,700 lung cancer cases and 19,000 additional illnesses, while saving up to €1.16bn in healthcare costs over the next 40 years. The proposal will now be discussed by the European Parliament and the Council, after which Member States will have two years to incorporate the directive into national law.

The European Commission has proposed the sixth revision of Directive 2004/37/EC (Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxic substances Directive (CMRD)), introducing new exposure limits for cobalt compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and 1,4-dioxane. The revision adds welding fumes under the CMRD's scope and introduces "notations" requiring additional protective measures. The proposal includes transitional periods of up to six years for certain industries to adapt to the new limits. Following discussions in the European Parliament and Council, Member States will have two years to incorporate the Directive into national law once adopted.