Joint legislative priorities of the EU Institutions for 2026

As set out in the Interinstitutional Agreement on better law-making, the European Parliament, the Council, and the Commission have, since 2016, agreed on and signed a Joint Declaration to enhance cooperation on key legislative proposals. The Joint Declaration highlights the main Commission initiatives for which the European Parliament and the Council act as co-legislators.

In this context, the Joint Declaration on EU legislative priorities for 2026 underscores the necessity to act with unity, urgency, and ambition. It strongly advocates for a prompt agreement on the next Multiannual Financial Framework and highlights the commitment of EU Institutions to ensure the EU's defence readiness by 2030. Additionally, the text addresses efforts to resolve bottlenecks that are hindering the Union's competitiveness. The Declaration also emphasises the importance of tackling the cost of living, managing migration comprehensively, and reiterates the EU's role as a leader in humanitarian assistance. Finally, the three EU Institutions commit to prioritising a set of 10 key legislative initiatives during 2026, as outlined in the working document accompanying the Declaration.

Documents

Joint Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on the EU legislative priorities for 2026 (EUR-Lex)