COMMISSION 2027 WORK PROGRAMME PUBLISHED
On 4 November, the European Commission published its 2027 Work Programme, focusing on completing the Single Market, reducing regulatory burdens, and strengthening European competitiveness. The Programme calls on the European Parliament and the Council to accelerate work on the One Europe, One Market roadmap, while setting out new legislative initiatives, priority files under negotiation, and proposals earmarked for withdrawal or repeal.
For the transport and logistics sector, the main new initiatives include a Transport Simplification Package in the first quarter of 2027, a legislative review of ReFuelEU Aviation in the second quarter, and a review of CO₂ emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) in the third quarter.
Beyond new proposals, the Commission will continue work on existing legislation, including delegated and implementing acts under the new Union Customs Code, the electronic freight transport information (eFTI) framework, and CountEmissionsEU. Other relevant initiatives progressing separately include the revision of the Combined Transport Directive and the review of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR).
The Work Programme contains 23 new initiatives, including ten with a simplification objective, while identifying 24 priority pending proposals, 18 proposals for withdrawal, and 14 legal acts envisaged for repeal. Among the proposed withdrawals is the Late Payment Regulation.
Alongside the Work Programme, the Commission published its 2026 Overview Report on Simplification, Implementation and Enforcement. According to the Commission, simplification initiatives proposed since the beginning of its mandate are projected to generate an estimated €22.3 billion in recurring annual administrative savings, including €7.7 billion for SMEs.