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.
Planned
This section lists the initiatives the Commission plans to propose and adopt. The timeframes shown are indicative and may change.
- Q2 2026
Strengthening Eurojust
- Q3 2026
Update of rules on audiovisual media services
- Q4 2026
Digital 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.
Adopted
Items in this section have been formally adopted by the Commission.
- 6 May 2026Enhancing the strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities up to 2030
- EU strategy for civil society
This page was last updated on 7 May 2026