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The Commission will look at how cohesion policy can power the recovery and the twin transitions, address widening regional disparities both before and after COVID-19 and help address emerging social and economic issues. The objective of the initiative is to revise the regional State aid guidelines that were to expire at the end of 2020, and are prolonged until 31 December 2021, in order to promote the economic development of certain disadvantaged areas within the European Union as enshrined in Articles 107 (3)(a) and (c) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. impact assessment, Article 114 TFEU, Q3 2021), Digital levy and a proposal for digital levy as own resource, (legislative, incl. In bringing this work programme to life, the Commission will also focus on explaining what we are doing and taking on board the views of citizens. endstream The evaluation will look into the approaches implemented by Member States in practice, how effectively these are working and what areas still act as barriers to patients seeking healthcare across borders. The Commission will continue to build a Union of Equality and uphold Europes commitment to the protection of EU values as well as inclusion and equality in all of its senses, irrespective of sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. We will take action across these different areas, notably with legislation covering the safety, liability, fundamental rights and data aspects of artificial intelligence and a Data Act to set the right conditions for better control and conditions for data sharing for citizens and businesses. The ongoing Fitness Check has shown that the current rules have worked well, but should be updated to reflect regulatory, technological and market developments and accompany adequately the current Commission priorities and the economic recovery. Every year, the Commission adopts its annual work programme setting out the list of the most important actions it will take in the year ahead. COM(2008)92 final 23.09.2020, Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on standards for the qualification of third-country nationals or stateless persons as beneficiaries of international protection, for a uniform status for refugees or for persons eligible for subsidiary protection and for the content of the protection granted and amending Council Directive 2003/109/EC of 25 November 2003 concerning the status of third-country nationals who are long-term residents, COM(2016)466 final l As part of this, we will revise the framework for handling EU bank failures, take measures to boost cross-border investment in the EU and step up the fight against money laundering. This collective spirit is what made Europe come together to agree on NextGenerationEU. The revision will consider possibly broadening the scope of inspections to include foreign fishing vessels, which have been shown to be particularly dangerous. The evaluation performed identified factors that have hampered achievement of some objectives, consequently, a revision is required. This means that we have the investment to match the vision and the ambition we already had. The President and the Vice-President for Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight send a Letter of Intent to the President of the European Parliament and the Council of the EU Presidency, outlining the specific measures the Commission intends to take following the Presidents speech. Obsolete: in the context of the Covid-19 crisis, the Assembly of the Lisbon Union will not take any legally binding decision in 2020, including on special contributions, which was the topic of this proposal. We made proposals to modernise and enhance the accession process, paving the way for the historic agreement to open negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania, and we set about creating a new partnership with Africa. impact assessment, Article 114 TFEU, Q3 2021), b)Review of the Database Directive (legislative, incl. A review of the EUs trade policy is underway and we will adopt a new instrument to deter and counteract coercive actions by third countries. 11.06.2013, COM(2020)579 final Grant up to 2.5 million for 5 years. Planned adoption date: Q4/2021; Legislative; Legal basis: Article 114 of the TFEU. impact assessment, Article 192(1) TFEU, Q2 2021), g)Reducing methane emissions in the energy sector (legislative, incl. strategic approach to support disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of ex-combatants. In its Communications on the European Green Deal and on the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan/European Green Deal Investment Plan, the Commission committed to revise the EEAG by 2021 to support a cost-effective transition of the economy and industry to climate neutrality by 2050. impact assessment, Article 114 TFEU, Q4 2021), Action plan for the development of organic production: on the way to 2030, Minimising the risk of deforestation and forest degradation associated with products placed on the EU market, Zero pollution action plan for water, air and soil, New legal framework on the restoration of healthy ecosystems, (legislative, incl. Planned adoption: Q4/2021; Legislative; Legal basis: Articles 91 and 100(2) of the TFEU. While many things have changed in the last year, that ambition remains our driving force for the year ahead. At the same time, with the adjusted Work Programme for 2020, the Commission is responding to the coronavirus pandemic by refocusing its work and prioritising the actions needed to propel Europes recovery and resilience. 30.05.2018, Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the implementation of the Single European Sky (recast), COM(2013)410 final 22 0 obj 2016/0397 (COD) Better regulation, policymaking, implementation and enforcement of EU law. Impact assessment is envisaged. Given the geopolitical landscape and the long-term and transformative nature of the initiatives planned, our work will continue to be informed by strategic foresight Impact assessment is envisaged. We will present a new strategic approach to support disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of ex-combatants, which is key for ensuring lasting stability and peace in conflict-stricken countries and regions. impact assessment, Article 22 TFEU, Q4 2021), Revision of the Council Directive laying down detailed arrangements for the exercise of the right to vote and to stand as a candidate in municipal elections by citizens of the Union residing in a Member State of which they are not nationals, Initiative against abusive litigation targeting journalists and rights defenders, (legislative or non-legislative, Q4 2021), Communication on the long-term vision for rural areas, Strategy on the rights of persons with disabilities, (short explanation of the REFIT objective of the revisions, and simplification potential for evaluations and fitness checks), address the risks stemming from new technologies while allowing for technical progress, simplify the requirements for documentation, by allowing digital formats, hence reducing administrative burden for economic operators, with an additional positive impact on environmental costs, improve the legal clarity of some major concepts and definitions in the current text of the Directive, ensure coherence with other Directives and Regulations for products and improve enforcement of the legislation through the alignment to the New Legislative Framework. This will notably be done by continuing our efforts to find, finance and secure a safe and accessible vaccine for all in Europe and around the world. impact assessment, Q4 2021), f)Proposal for a Directive on Asset Recovery Offices (legislative, incl. As of next year, the Fit-for-Future platform, a high level expert group, will support the Commission to identify simplification and burden reduction potential. (571.44 KB - PDF) Download. None of us is likely to forget the fragility nor uncertainty that we still feel all around us. endobj As the spread of the virus and containment measures pick up, Member States should continue to make sound use of fiscal flexibility to support the economy. The global pandemic that blindsided Europe and the world and the lockdowns of our societies and economies that ensued will be far more than painful memories for millions of Europeans who lost loved ones, fell ill or are going through a period of profound anxiety about their livelihood or wellbeing. The crisis has further highlighted the need for informed decisions based on evidence and better regulation principles. To reach our ambitions, and be able to address the investment and reform needs, we must increase and assess the effectiveness, efficiency and capacity of public administrations and services across the European Union. It will enhance cooperation among Member States and strengthen the EUs supporting role, making best use of its unique network of EU delegations. Our action will remain guided by the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals both internally and externally as well as by the Paris Agreement. impact assessment, Article 207 TFEU, Q2 2021), Action plan on synergies between civil, defence and space industries, New design requirements and consumer rights for electronics, Investment protection and facilitation framework, (legislative, incl. It will also develop a long-term vision for rural areas to propose actions to harness the potential of these regions to the maximum. 13.07.2016, Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of highly skilled employment, COM(2016)378 final 2016/0176 (COD) 07.06.2016, Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the establishment of 'Eurodac' for the comparison of fingerprints for the effective application of [Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an application for international protection lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national or a stateless person] , for identifying an illegally staying third-country national or stateless person and on requests for the comparison with Eurodac data by Member States' law enforcement authorities and Europol for law enforcement purposes (recast), COM(2016)272 final Interim evaluation of the implementation of the Union Customs Code. , looking at eco-design and sustainable products, in particular circular electronics, including improving the collection, reuse and repair of mobile phones, laptops and other devices. impact assessment, Articles 82(2), 83 and 84 TFEU, Q4 2021), Initiative to extend the list of EU crimes to all forms of hate crime and hate speech, (legislative, incl. 2019/0101 (COD) The Commission work programme for 2020 reflected this mandate and the ambition first outlined in President von der Leyen's Political Guidelines. This is all the more acute as Europe continues to manage the crisis and focus on recovery. The first Strategic Foresight Report showed the importance of resilience for recovery and to make our policies evidence-based and future-proof. This will guide our action in the next year and the full implementation and use of the SURE programme will help workers keep their income and ensure businesses can retain staff. The State aid framework must continue to be closely linked to the legislation under the Common Agricultural Policy, in particular the future regulation on support for national strategic plans. As mentioned in President von der Leyens Political Guidelines, the Commission will propose a carbon border adjustment mechanism to help motivate foreign producers and EU importers to reduce their carbon emissions, while ensuring a level-playing field conducive to trade in a WTO-compatible way. endobj impact assessment, Articles 114 and 224 TFEU, Q3 2021), Revision of the Council Directive laying down detailed arrangements for the exercise of the right to vote and stand as a candidate in elections to the European Parliament for citizens of the Union residing in a Member State of which they are not nationals, (legislative, incl. Less than one year ago, this European Commission took office after being elected on an agenda to drive Europe's biggest transformation in more than a generation.The Commission work programme for 2020 reflected this mandate and the ambition first outlined in President von der Leyen's Political Guidelines. 26.10.2016, Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive 2013/34/EU as regards disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches, COM(2016)198 final In the same spirit, the new European child guarantee, announced in President von der Leyens Political Guidelines, will aim at reducing children poverty and inequalities by ensuring that all children have access to basic services like health and education. Obsolete: a new proposal for a Regulation on asylum and migration management (COM(2020)610) has been tabled in the context of the New Pact for Asylum and Migration. Commission work programme - European Commission impact assessment, Articles 114 and 168 TFEU, Q4 2021), A new EU action plan against migrant smuggling, A new strategy on voluntary returns and reintegration, Amendment of the Regulation establishing the Schengen Evaluation Mechanism, (legislative, incl. impact assessment, Q4 2021), Communication on the EU strategy on combating antisemitism, Proposal to prevent and combat specific forms of gender-based violence, (legislative, incl. SAIO is meant to cater for needs stemming from the Common Agricultural Policy post-2020 and the European Green Deal, in particular the Farm to Fork Strategy. Commission work programme 2022 Making Europe stronger together EN EN Making Europe stronger together "I believe that it is when you are tested that your spirit - your soul - truly shines through" - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, State of the Union speech, 15 September 2021 - Mr President, thank you very much, honourable Members of the European Parliament and all of those who are on the . euro-crimes to include all forms of hate crime and hate speech. Use quotation marks to search for an "exact phrase". Delivery on the six headline ambitions. endobj Ten years after the Directives adoption, the evaluation will assess how the Directives objective to facilitate access to safe and high quality cross-border healthcare in another Member State has been met and how the Directive has promoted patient rights and cross-border cooperation between Member States for the benefit of EU citizens. Legislation on, will be proposed to foster long-term sustainable and responsible corporate behaviour. 2016/0403 (COD), Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL introducing a European services e-card and related administrative facilities, COM(2016)821 final impact assessment, Article 113 TFEU, Q4 2021), Strengthening the EUs contribution to rules-based multilateralism, Joint communication on strengthening the EUs contribution to rules-based multilateralism (non-legislative, Q2 2021), Joint Communication on the Arctic (non-legislative, Q4 2021), Joint Communication on a renewed partnership with the Southern Neighbourhood (non-legislative, Q1 2021), Disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of ex-combatants, Joint Communication on a strategic approach to support disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of ex-combatants (non-legislative, Q3 2021), Research, innovation, education and youth, Communication on the global approach to research, innovation, education and youth (non-legislative, Q2 2021), Communication on the EUs humanitarian aid in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond (non-legislative, Q1 2021), Consular protection review of EU rules (legislative, Article 23 TFEU, Q4 2021), European biomedical research and development, Proposal to establish a new European biomedical research and development agency (legislative, incl. Amended proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law), COM(2020)80 final This means keeping our guard and keeping our focus on ensuring we can manage the crisis, pull through together and work on a long-term solution to get past this. The forthcoming proposal will therefore set out a number of targeted modifications of CSDR, aimed at simplifying the rules as well as making them more proportionate and less burdensome for stakeholders. Legislation on sustainable corporate governance will be proposed to foster long-term sustainable and responsible corporate behaviour. impact assessment, Q4 2021), Communication on the EU strategy on combating antisemitism (non-legislative, Q4 2021), EU strategy on the rights of the child (non-legislative, Q1 2021), Preventing and combating specific forms of gender-based violence, Proposal to prevent and combat specific forms of gender-based violence (legislative, incl. 2023 Commission work programme. Direct access to language menu (press "Enter"), Direct access to search menu (press "Enter"), European Commission work programme for 2023, EU institutions and European civil service. impact assessment, Q2 2021), A trusted and secure European e-ID (legislative, incl. To ensure dignified, transparent and predictable working conditions, a legislative proposal to improve the working conditions of people providing services through platforms will be presented with a view to ensuring fair working conditions and adequate social protection. At the same time working towards greater harmonisation and common understanding to the benefit of a harmonised EU approach both for Administrations and for Industry. It will also proposeto extend the list ofeuro-crimes to include all forms of hate crime and hate speech. Revision of Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions. Better regulation, policymaking, implementation and enforcement of EU law, will focus on burden reduction, notably in implementing the one-in, one-out approach. The letter kick-starts a dialogue with the Parliament and Council. Repairing the world of today by shaping the world of tomorrow. impact assessment, Article 207 TFEU, Q2 2021), Detering and counteracting coercive actions by third countries, Instrument to deter and counteract coercive actions by third countries (legislative, incl. With NextGenerationEU, Europe is not only choosing to repair the damage, recover for today and support those most hit by the crisis, but also to deliver and build a better way of living for the world of tomorrow. The need for impact assessments, which take into account the views of all those impacted, is more important than ever. On the humanitarian front, the EU has provided aid through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, with over 70 000 tonnes of aid delivered to Ukraine so far, and has activated the Temporary Protection Directive, thus ensuring that Ukrainian refugees have access to jobs, housing, education and healthcare. <> impact assessment, Article 192 TFEU, Q4 2021), a)Revision of the Directive on Intelligent Transport Systems, including a multimodal ticketing initiative (legislative, incl. This is the official website of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which runs from 1 July to 31 December 2023. The overall general objectives of the Regulation were to prevent abuse of market power and ensure market efficiency and the protection of consumer interests. The Commission will take measures to ensure the full enforcement of the Services Directive. A new pharmaceutical strategy will look at the security of Europes supply chain and ensure citizens can rely on safe, affordable and high quality medicines. 16 0 obj The establishment of a permanent accident investigation body with adequate resources and expertise, able to respond at short notice, is seen as a heavy resource burden and time-consuming task for smaller Member States and States with small fleets. We will also bring innovative feed additives to the market to reduce the environmental impact of livestock farming. ~k=^rm_ H >D j9x xKk@:d& -X]4FBctIE4n9['E&k6fMbN2_-dm :mQ"(0$tE We will also continue progress on sustainable financing, notably by proposing to establish an EU green bond standard. Impact assessment is envisaged. impact assessment, Articles 82 and 83 TFEU, Q4 2021), e)Proposal to modernise existing intra-EU law enforcement cooperation by creating an EU police cooperation code (legislative, incl. 24.05.2018, Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on credit servicers, credit purchasers and the recovery of collateral, COM(2018)135 final impact assessment, Article 194 TFEU, Q2 2021), e)Amendment of the Energy Efficiency Directive to implement the ambition of the new 2030 climate target (legislative, incl. The purpose of the evaluation is to assess if the EMCD is still fit for purpose in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and EU added value. It includes, among others, aspects covered by this 2016 proposal. - The next item is the debate on the Commission statement on the Commission Work Programme 2022 ( 2021/2781 (RSP) ). 12.09.2019, Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL concerning the respect for private life and the protection of personal data in electronic communications and repealing Directive 2002/58/EC (Regulation on Privacy and Electronic Communications), COM(2017)10 final Evaluation of the Sewage Sludge Directive 86/278/EEC. Press corner | European Commission - Die Europische Kommission endobj Our geopolitical Commission strives to advance EU strategic interests and objectives abroad and defend a rules and values-based international order in an increasingly polarised world. 2013/0045 (CNS) <>stream Evaluation of the New Legislative Framework for Products (Decision No 768/2008/EC on a common framework for the marketing of products and the accreditation and CE marking provisions of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008). It will enhance cooperation among Member States and strengthen the EUs supporting role, making best use of its unique network of EU delegations. We will propose a Joint Communication on, EUs contribution to rules-based multilateralism. In parallel, this work programme sets out how Europe can seize the opportunity ahead of us to deliver on its ambitions and lead the great acceleration. The issues raised during the last year from the need for a stronger European Health Union to the lasting changes the pandemic may have on our way of living together can only be managed if everyone has their say and we draw on all of our common experience and expertise. No impact assessment is envisaged. impact assessment, Art. Commission Work Programme 2022 (debate) President. In this spirit, we will follow up to the, , notably to boost organic production, restore degraded ecosystems, protect our oceans and coastal regions, protect, restore and sustainably manage forests. Its scope covers a high and increasing number of products, both for consumer and professional use. Drawing lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and against the backdrop of the changing world of work, the Commission will come forward with a new, EU strategic frameworkon health and safety at work. <>stream In the same spirit of a fair business environment, the Commission will propose a legal instrument to level the playing field as regards foreign subsidies. 6 0 obj impact assessment, Articles 81 and 82 TFEU, Q4 2021), Revision of the statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations, (legislative, incl. 13.04.2016, Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 806/2014 in order to establish a European Deposit Insurance Scheme, COM(2015)586 final We will put forward a series of measures on smart and sustainabletransport, including a revision of the Regulation on the trans-European transport network and of the Directive on intelligent transport systems. Horizon Europe is also implemented through anotherspecific programme (the European Defence Fund) and is complemented by the Euratom Research and Training Programme. The first is that challenges of such scale can only truly be tackled collectively. , the Commissions focus will be overhauling our relevant climate and energy legislation to align with the newly proposed target to reduce emissions by at least 55% by 2030, as compared to 1990 levels. 15.07.2020, Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 as regards adjustments to the securitisation framework to support the economic recovery in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, COM(2020)283 final In addition, this would also allow for more concentration on environmental issues, in terms of the development of incentives (reward for compliance and not only punish for non-compliance) for good quality and green operators. We will also table a Communication on the. The political strategy of this Commission is to set Europe on a path to successfully achieving climate neutrality by 2050, shaping our digital future, strengthening our unique social market economy, building a Union of prosperity, and making Europe stronger in the world. Planned adoption date: Q2/2021; Legislative; Legal basis: Article 192 of the TFEU. Follow-up to the White Paper on foreign subsidies: a)Levelling the playing field (legislative, incl. impact assessment Articles 85 and 88 TFEU, Q4 2021), Joint Investigation Teams collaboration platform, (legislative, incl. [)iT`,,*Lj"~FEw nj^s! In the first 100 days, we presented the European Green Deal, set out our plans for Europes digital future, adopted our roadmap for a strong social Europe with a view to implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights and issued our gender equality strategy. (V)reduce costs of transposition by converting the Directive into a Regulation. Last October, the European Commission adopted its 2022 Commission Work Programme designed to rebuild a post COVID-19 Europe, accelerate the twin green and digital transitions, and build a fairer and more resilient society. Concerning the IT systems, the study should assess whether the automated processes set out in the UCC package have allowed for reinforced collaboration among customs authorities and interoperability between the different electronic systems. On the basis of the Commission Work Programme, the Commission, the European Parliament and the Council establish a Joint Declaration on the EUs legislative priorities, to take swift action.