The Working Party on Competitiveness and Growth (Industry) of the Council of the European Union is scheduled to meet on 29 June 2026 to examine a partial Presidency compromise text on a proposed Regulation aimed at accelerating industrial capacity and decarbonisation in strategic sectors. The meeting, set for 10:00 at the Council's Europa Building in Brussels, will focus on agenda item 2: the review of document 10817/26, which contains the compromise text for the Regulation establishing a framework for accelerating industrial capacity and decarbonisation in strategic sectors. The proposed Regulation would amend existing EU legislation, including Regulations (EU) 2018/1724, (EU) 2024/1735, and (EU) 2024/3110.
The meeting represents a step in the legislative process for a Regulation that seeks to bolster the EU's industrial base while advancing decarbonisation goals. The compromise text, prepared by the Presidency, aims to reconcile member state positions on key provisions. The agenda also includes the adoption of the provisional agenda and any other business. No prior coverage of this specific file exists in the available record, indicating that this is an early stage of inter-institutional negotiations. The outcome of the Working Party's examination will feed into subsequent discussions at the Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper) and ultimately the Council of the EU. Stakeholders impacted include EU industrial producers in strategic sectors, who may face new compliance requirements and investment incentives, as well as national authorities responsible for implementation. The Regulation's focus on accelerating capacity and decarbonisation suggests trade-offs between rapid industrial expansion and environmental objectives, with potential benefits for clean technology sectors and costs for traditional industries. The meeting is a procedural step, and no decisions are expected to be taken at this level.