European Commission Work Programme: Building a More Decisive, Simpler, and More Efficient Union

Key Chapter Title List

1. New Plan for Europe's Sustainable Prosperity and Competitiveness
2. A New Era for European Defense and Security
3. Supporting the People, Strengthening Society and the Social Model
4. Maintaining Quality of Life: Food Security, Water Resources, and Nature
5. Protecting Democracy, Upholding Values
6. Global Europe: Exerting Influence and Deepening Partnerships
7. Working Together, Preparing for the Union's Future
8. Annual Plan for Evaluation and Adaptability Checks
9. List of Pending Proposals
10. List of Withdrawn Proposals
11. List of Regulations Proposed for Repeal

Document Introduction

This report is the annual work plan released by the European Commission on February 11, 2025. Its core vision is to advance the European Union towards a more decisive, streamlined, and efficient union. Against the backdrop of a reshaping global geopolitical landscape, challenging economic recovery, and deepening climate crisis, the plan focuses on six strategic directions, constructing a comprehensive action framework covering economy, defense, society, environment, democracy, and global cooperation.

One of the plan's core pillars is Europe's Sustainable Prosperity and Competitiveness. Centered on three major objectives—enhancing competitiveness, simplifying regulations, and decarbonization transition—it proposes 18 specific initiatives, including the Competitiveness Compass, Single Market Strategy, and Industrial Decarbonization Accelerator Act. These cover key areas such as digital transformation, sustainable finance, and SME support, utilizing a synergistic combination of legislative and non-legislative tools.

In the field of defense and security, the plan responds to the challenges of geopolitical conflicts and diversified security threats. It introduces multiple initiatives such as the White Paper on the Future of European Defense, the EU Preparedness Union Strategy, and the Critical Medicines Act. Simultaneously, it strengthens institutional development for border security, cybersecurity, and combating transnational crime, building a multi-layered security protection system.

The social equity and quality of life section focuses on public concerns. Through initiatives like the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan, Skills Alliance, and the 2030 Consumer Agenda, it seeks to balance economic development with social inclusion. In the environment and resources domain, with the revision of the Climate Law, the Vision for Agriculture and Food, and the Water Resilience Strategy at its core, it promotes the synergistic development of green transition and food security.

In the dimensions of democratic protection and global cooperation, the plan proposes initiatives such as the European Democracy Shield, the Women's Rights Roadmap, and the Mediterranean Pact. These aim to strengthen internal consensus on values while expanding external strategic partnerships, particularly focusing on cooperation layouts for key regions like the Black Sea area and India.

The report also includes four annexes: Evaluation and Adaptability Checks, Pending Proposals, Withdrawn Proposals, and Regulations Proposed for Repeal. These provide supporting mechanisms for policy implementation and historical context, offering authoritative reference for understanding the EU's policy logic and governance pathways. It holds significant decision-support and analytical value for policymakers, researchers, and relevant institutions.