The European Commission on the 4th published its 2027 work programme, proposing to boost the economic competitiveness of EU countries through measures such as deepening the single market, lowering energy costs and reducing administrative burdens, while also strengthening defence and security, improving social welfare, tackling climate change and expanding international cooperation.
The European Commission issued a press release that day stating that it plans to take coordinated action in 2027 to address high energy prices, further remove barriers in the single market, establish a European critical raw materials company, and put forward related proposals to improve the savings and investment union.
At the same time, the European Commission plans to propose a blueprint for artificial intelligence applications, promoting the use of AI in fields such as healthcare, transport, agriculture and food, manufacturing, defence and space.
In terms of defence and security, the European Commission plans to continue expanding defence investment, advance defence industry cooperation between the EU and Ukraine, enhance Europe's defence capabilities, and strengthen its ability to respond to security threats through a new security emergency mechanism. In addition, the European Commission also plans to strengthen external border security and push for the modernisation of the Schengen visa system.
The European Commission plans to continue advancing climate change mitigation and adaptation work, proposing a European water resources initiative and a European heatwave response plan to improve water resource management and the ability to cope with extreme heat.
In terms of external cooperation, the EU plans to deepen strategic cooperation with partners such as Canada and will continue to support Ukraine. The work programme also mentions that the EU will cooperate with the Eurogroup and the European Central Bank to strengthen the international role of the euro and push forward legislative negotiations related to the digital euro.
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