Page contents Page contents The 2026 Commission work programme sets out the key strategies, action plans and legislative initiatives that will lay the foundation for the work ahead during this mandate and help deliver on our ambition to build a strong, secure, and prosperous Europe.Framed by the Political Guidelines and the mission letters sent by the President to each College Member, this work programme outlines the main initiatives the Commission will take in the second year of its mandate.Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission: "In a world of imperial ambitions and imperial wars, a world in which dependencies are ruthlessly weaponised, a new Europe must emerge."Documents Commission work programme21 October 20252026 Commission work programme and annexes 21 OCTOBER 20252026 Commission work programme and annexes 21 OCTOBER 20252026 Commission work programme - digital publication 21 OCTOBER 20252026 Commission work programme explained - factsheet Key figures 38New policy objectives25 out of 47Legislative initiatives have a significant simplification dimension20Evaluations to stress-test the stock of EU legislation, to identify potential to simplify, to reduce costs and to consolidate rules25Proposals for withdrawal1Proposal to repeal111Pending proposals Annex I: New initiativesAnnex II: Annual plan on evaluations and fitness checksAnnex III: List of pending proposalsAnnex IV: List of intended withdrawalsAnnex V: List of repeals Related links Press release on the 2026 Commission work programmeCommission work programmeThe Competitiveness CompassSimplification and Implementation
