Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

On 14 July, IMCO held an exchange of views with Anthropic on its new artificial intelligence (AI) model, Claude Mythos. Unlike a standard chatbot, Claude Mythos can carry out complex cybersecurity tasks with little human input, such as finding software weaknesses and completing multi-step actions. These capabilities have raised questions about how AI could change cybersecurity and whether current EU rules can keep pace with rapid technological progress.

On 25 June 2026, the Commission updated IMCO on progress in addressing the "Terrible Ten" barriers to the free movement of goods and services. The barriers have been broken down into practical problems with measurable indicators, with work progressing on services, the digital single market and business establishment. The Commission stressed that removing these barriers is a key priority for strengthening EU competitiveness.

On 25 June 2026, the European Commission presented the Technological Sovereignty Package, a set of planned measures aimed at strengthening Europe’s ability to develop and use key technologies. The package aims to boost innovation, reduce reliance on non-EU suppliers, and improve the resilience of the Single Market. Members of the European Parliament’s Internal Market Committee (IMCO) discussed its objectives and possible effects.

On 3 June 2026, the European Commission presented its Automotive Omnibus proposal during a joint meeting of Parliament’s internal market (IMCO), environment (ENVI), and transport (TRAN) committees. The proposal aims to simplify certain EU rules for the automotive sector, reduce administrative burdens and support the competitiveness of European manufacturers, while maintaining existing safety and environmental standards.

On 2 June 2026, Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné presented the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act to Members of the European Parliament from the Committees on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), and International Trade (INTA). The initiative aims to strengthen Europe’s industrial base, reduce strategic dependencies and help European companies compete more fairly in global markets.