Memorandum for the Cyprus Presidency, 2026

Between 1 January and 30 June 2026, Cyprus is in holding the rotating Presidency of the EU Council.

We expect the Presidency to help advance or finalise numerous files and begin the implementation of the newly adopted Consumer Agenda in a way that benefits consumers. BEUC has summarised its recommendations in this Memorandum.

What's in it:

Simplification proposals:

• Digital Omnibus, Chemicals Omnibus, Food and Feed Omnibus

Ongoing and future discussions:

• Passenger Rights
• EU customs
• EU’s response to US tariffs and regulatory pressure
• Critical Medicines Act
• Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation
• Common Market Organisation
• CO2 standards for cars and the automotive package
• Digital Networks Act
• Medical devices
• REACH, the EU’s major chemicals legislation
• Revision of the Consumer Protection Cooperation Regulation
• Savings and Investments Union
• The post-2027 CAP reform.