The Working Party on Competitiveness and Growth (Industry) of the Council of the European Union is scheduled to meet on 2 July 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 Justus Lipsius Building in Brussels, will focus on document 11237/26, which amends three existing EU Regulations: (EU) 2018/1724, (EU) 2024/1735, and (EU) 2024/3110.
The compromise text represents the latest step in the legislative process for the Regulation, which seeks to streamline permitting and investment for industrial projects in sectors deemed strategic for the EU's green transition and competitiveness. The working party, composed of member state representatives, will review the text ahead of further discussions at the Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper) and eventual adoption by the Council. The agenda also includes the adoption of the provisional agenda and any other business.
The Regulation is part of a broader EU push to enhance industrial capacity in clean technologies and reduce dependence on non-EU suppliers, while meeting climate targets. The amendments to the three existing regulations aim to align them with the new framework, potentially affecting rules on single digital gateway services, net-zero industry, and critical raw materials. Stakeholders, including EU manufacturers in energy-intensive and clean-tech sectors, stand to benefit from faster permitting and clearer investment signals, while national authorities may face new administrative requirements to implement the streamlined procedures. The outcome of the working party's examination will shape the next phase of negotiations, with the European Parliament expected to weigh in on its position in the coming months.