EEA Brief on the European Commission’s 2027 Work Programme

On 4 November 2026, the European Commission presented its Work Programme for 2027, outlining its broader policy goals of the coming year, unveiling its planned forthcoming legislative proposals, and highlighting which files currently under negotiation it considers priorities for adoption. This brief unpacks the key takeaways from the Work Programme and its expected impact on European businesses, and presents the most important upcoming legislative files that will shape the coming year.