The journey of the Act
The European Innovation Act follows the ordinary legislative procedure. This page tracks where the text stands and what comes next — updated as it moves through the institutions.
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9 September 2026Commission proposal adopted
The European Commission adopts and publishes its proposal — COM(2026) 567 final — together with the impact assessment and staff working documents. This is the text you can explore on this site.
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NextEuropean Parliament — committee stage
The proposal is referred to the lead committee, a rapporteur is appointed, and Members table amendments. Other committees may give opinions before a committee report and a Parliament position.
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In parallelCouncil of the European Union
The Council’s preparatory bodies examine the text article by article and work towards a general approach, reflecting the positions of the Member States.
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ThenInterinstitutional negotiations
Parliament and Council, with the Commission, seek agreement on a common text through trilogue negotiations.
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AdoptionFinal act & publication
Once agreed and formally adopted by both co-legislators, the Regulation is published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
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Entry into forceApplication
The Regulation enters into force on the twentieth day following its publication, with its provisions applying as the final text provides.
Steps after the Commission proposal are described generally; this page will be dated and detailed as the procedure advances. Follow the procedure file under reference 2026/0264 (COD).
