The opinion covers the proposal for the "EU Quantum Act" which aims to accelerate the research, development, and industrial deployment of quantum technologies in the EU. Specifically, the proposal aims at supporting and coordinating EU and national research and innovation activities in quantum technologies, stimulating investments in quantum infrastructures and monitoring and protecting the EU’s critical quantum supply chains.
The strategy aims to make EU tourism more sustainable, more competitive and better connected to other policy areas while supporting balanced long-term growth.
The European Semester Autumn Package marks the beginning of a new cycle of the European Semester. It includes a set of documents that outline the socio-economic landscape, highlight key priorities and risks, and provide policy guidance to support Member States in achieving these objectives. Every year, the EESC adopts an opinion linked to the European Semester Autumn Package.
This opinion will address the Circular Economy Act proposal of the European Commission, currently foreseen to be published on 2 December 2026, to enhance the EU’s economic security and competitiveness, while promoting more sustainable production, circular economy business models and decarbonisation.
The European Innovation Act aims to create cross-sectoral legal framework conditions to remove barriers for bringing innovative ideas to market in all sectors.
The opinion addresses Europe’s persistent innovation commercialisation gap: while the EU excels in research and patents, it struggles to turn scientific excellence into globally leading companies.
