The August recess in the EU institutions has come to an end, and legislators are entering the final months of policymaking in 2026. The first half of the year has seen significant developments across the institutions, with the European Commission introducing new proposals while the Council of the EU and European Parliament advance and finalise negotiations on existing legislative files. Building on our Policy Outlook from earlier this year, this brief provides an overview of key legislative...

This Commentary explores the initiatives presented in the European Commission’s “Action Plan on Drone and Counter Drone Security,” which aims to address growing security concerns regarding hostile drone actions and to promote the uptake of drone and counter-drone systems into European defence and internal security. It breaks down the most important takeaways from the Action Plan, and provides the EEA’s position on its expected outcomes. Dowload PDF

This brief provides an overview of the most relevant policy developments in 2026 as outlined in the work programmes of the Council of the EU, European Commission, and European Parliament. It examines the motivations behind the various policy areas included, and lists the priority files that will either be introduced in 2026 or which are pending adoption and implementation. Download PDF

Recently, the transformation of collaboration between the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the European Parliament (EP) has reached an unprecedented new level through the signing of the “Cooperation Agreement between the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee”. This accord marks a major innovation in terms of EESC rapporteurs being able to directly engage with the EP committee work, thus bolstering the transnational structures of influence between...

On November 8, 2023, European Commission, under the leadership of President Ursula von der Leyen, embarked on significant strides towards the enlargement of the European Union, elucidating the present stance of candidate countries. We, hereby present our thoughts on the topic. Download PDF

We invite you to discover the latest development in Poland's renewable energy landscape with the European Commission's approval of a €158 million measure supporting LOTOS Green H2. This significant investment aims to advance the production of renewable hydrogen, aligning with the EU Hydrogen Strategy and the European Green Deal. By reducing dependence on Russian fossil fuels and fostering a greener economy, this initiative sets a remarkable example. Please find European Enterprise Alliance's...

In Europe, a crucial debate is unfolding, which carries profound implications for the future of the Internet. The European Commission is actively considering new regulations pertaining to interconnections between networks on the Internet. These proposals, which can only be described as alarming, have the potential to both hinder Internet speed for consumers and jeopardize the overall stability of the Internet. In light of this, the European Enterprise Alliance has taken a stand and presented...

A significant discussion is taking place in Europe with potential ramifications for the Internet's future. The European Commission is deliberating over fresh regulations governing network interconnections on the Internet. It is contemplating proposals that, without exaggeration, could impede Internet speed for users and pose risks to its overall stability. As European Enterprise Alliance we present our stance with a focusing one of the affected countries Lithuania.

After the European Commission revealed its "Connectivity Package" on February 23, 2023, which involved a preliminary consultation on the "Future of the electronic communications sector and its infrastructure," as the European Enterprise Alliance, we want to express our apprehension regarding the proposal to implement a mechanism that would require substantial direct payments ("network contribution," "network fee," "fair share") from content providers and technology companies to major European...

On February 16th, 2023 A joint letter on political advertising regulations was addressed to the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Swedish Presidency and signed by 10 organizations. The letter outlines the mission of enhancing political campaign transparency and electoral integrity.