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Von der Leyen II — Institutional Powers

The second von der Leyen Commission is executing its 2026 “Europe’s Independence Moment” work programme. The 2040 climate target is now law, EU Inc. is in first reading, and the Migration Pact applies. The 16 Sep State of the Union will set the next political priorities.

Editorial snapshot: 2026-09-13

6.0

/10 risk index

Stable

Baseline: 5.2 → Now: 6.0

Primary Law

1 instruments

COMMUNICATION

Commission Work Programme 2026 — Europe’s Independence Moment

2025-10-21EUR-Lex

Stage:Adopted and under implementation

The programme contains 38 new policy objectives and 47 legislative initiatives focused on competitiveness, defence, energy and simplification.

Watch: State of the Union address on 16 Sep 2026 and 2027 work programme

Current Topic Updates

4 curated items

LAWNEW2026-09-16

State of the Union 2026 Sets the Commission’s Next Legislative Sequence

The address is the political bridge between the 2026 Work Programme and the 2027 initiatives on competitiveness, defence, energy and simplification.

European Parliament

COMMENTARYNEW2026-09-01

Europe’s Independence Agenda Connects Defence, Energy, Digital and Trade Files

The Commission’s central political challenge is sequencing these files without creating contradictory burdens for member states and industry.

European Commission

LAWNEW2026-08-31

Parliament schedules State of the Union debate

The 16 Sep address will frame the Commission’s 2027 priorities and legislative sequencing.

European Parliament

LAWNEW2026-01-01

Commission Work Programme 2026 Moves to Delivery and Implementation

The programme contains 38 policy objectives and 47 legislative initiatives; delivery now depends on Parliament, Council and national implementation capacity.

EUR-Lex

Von der Leyen II — Institutional Powers

Editorial snapshot: 2026-09-13