Commission outlines priorities to boost EU competitiveness in its 2026 European Semester Autumn Package

The European Commission today adopted the 2026 European Semester Autumn Package, setting out economic and employment policy priorities to boost competitiveness. In an increasingly challenging geopolitical environment, the Commission calls for coordinated action to strengthen productivity, innovation and investment, in line with the Competitiveness Compass. The Autumn Package launches the 2026 European Semester cycle, which will improve its analytical basis, strengthen dialogue between Member States and stakeholders, and reinforce the focus on implementation (...).