On 4 November, the European Commission published its Work Programme 2027, setting out the most important new policy and legislative initiatives it intends to take forward in the year ahead. The programme is entitled ‘European Union- Standing Up for One Another’, outlines the Commission’s priorities and planned actions for 2027. Key takeaway: On sustainability, prosperity, and competitiveness Among the new initiatives, the Commission plans to present a proposal on permitting

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen used her 2026 State of the Union address to set out an ambitious agenda for a Europe that is more competitive, more resilient and better equipped to act in an increasingly challenging geopolitical environment. A central message of the speech was clear: Europe needs to move faster. Competitiveness: Europe needs to move faster Building on the work of Mario Draghi and Enrico Letta, von der Leyen highlighted the progress made on

Organic production has become increasingly important in the European Union and is subject to specific standards. It is a farming and food production system that promotes environmental protection, biodiversity, the conservation of natural resources, high animal welfare standards, and the use of natural substances and processes. Organic farming is a part of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), and the production and labelling of organic products are governed primarily by Regul