As we enter a new EU legislative term, the stakes are high for Europe. This collaborative analysis of progressive organisations, trade unions and the social-democratic movement, lays  out key policy insights for the emerging EU economic policy agenda. We discuss three priority areas: (1) the European Social Agenda and the EU’s finances; (2) industrial policy for the twin transition and territorial cohesion; and (3) trade policy and international partnerships. The challenge will be to translate these priorities into reality, by making the most of the limited resources and opportunities available to progressives in the new legislature.