The tracker shows how the EU is turning its democracy priority into action. It includes legislative measures, which become binding EU law once adopted, and non-legislative initiatives, such as strategies and action plans that guide policy and set future directions. It is based on Commission work programmes for 2025 and 2026. Legislative items Legislative items create new laws or update existing ones, like regulations, directives or decisions that are legally binding for EU countries. These proposals go through a formal decision-making process, generally involving the European Commission, European Parliament and Council of the EU, before they can take effect. PlannedThis section lists the initiatives the Commission plans to propose and adopt. The timeframes shown are indicative and may change. Q2 2026Strengthening EurojustQ3 2026Update of rules on audiovisual media servicesQ4 2026Digital fairness act Non-legislative items Non-legislative items set out policy priorities, recommendations and guidelines. They generally do not require approval from the European Parliament or the Council of the EU, but they can help shape future legislation.AdoptedItems in this section have been formally adopted by the Commission. 12 November 2025European democracy shieldpress releaseadopted textEU strategy for civil societypress releaseadopted text8 October 2025New equality strategies for LGBTIQpress releaseadopted text7 March 2025Roadmap for women’s rightspress releaseadopted text PlannedThis section contains the list of initiatives the Commission intends to propose and adopt. The timeframes shown are indicative and may change. Q1 2026Action plan against cyberbullyingGender equality strategy 2026-2030Q2 2026Enhancing the strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities up to 2030Q4 2026Anti-corruption strategyReview of the anti-fraud architecture Last updated: 22 December 2025
