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After 100 days since the new College of EU Commissioners took office on 1 December 2024, the European Commission highlights some key actions they have taken so far. After the last mandate, mainly focused on new legislation under the European Green Deal, we now see a re-prioritisation towards boosting Europe’s competitiveness. FIEC acknowledges the commitment shown so far, which aims to strengthen the European Union with a focus on competitiveness, security, and prosperity.

The main deliverables of the first three months are the two Omnibus Simplification Packages which are now entering the legislative co-decision procedure with the European Parliament and the EU Council. The goal is to reduce the administrative burden for companies by facilitating and streamlining key legislation of the European Green Deal as well as unlocking investment opportunities by optimising several investment programmes.

Some other (non-legislative) initiatives are namely the Clean Industrial Deal, a Union of Skills, and the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Steel Sector. At this point in time, an early indication of the direction taken by the European Commission is given, as well as of the future (legislative) follow-up initiatives that might be relevant to address.

While the intention to decarbonise and innovate is welcome, specific measures must be carefully managed to avoid additional regulatory burden. For an industry already struggling with rising material costs, skilled labour shortages, insufficient access to finance, and a lack of affordable housing, a more pragmatic, streamlined approach to regulation would serve Europe’s construction needs best.

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