On 1 December 2017 the European Commission published a <link https: ec.europa.eu info law better-regulation initiatives ares-2017-5895634_en _blank external-link-new-window externen link in neuem>Roadmap for the EU Pollinators Initiative. As one of the first steps forward, the Commission launched a <link https: ec.europa.eu info consultations public-consultation-eu-initiative-pollinators_en _top external-link-new-window externen link in neuem>public consultation on 11 January 2018 which will be open until 5 April. Contributions from all stakeholders are welcome.