Following the European elections in June 2024, the EU set a number of priorities that shape the political and policy agenda until 2029. They serve to address the main challenges faced by the EU and its citizens.

The priorities derive from a dialogue between EU leaders, national ministers, EU institutions and the political groups elected to the European Parliament. In June 2024, the European Council set out its priorities in the 2024-2029 EU strategic agenda. This serves as inspiration for the European Commission’s political priorities which it draws up before taking office for a 5-year term.