Press releases

Parliament confirmed its agreement with EU governments on postponing adoption of sector-specific sustainability reporting standards for EU companies and general ones for non-EU companies.

On Tuesday, the Legal Affairs Committee approved a bill, agreed with EU governments, requiring firms to mitigate their negative impact on human rights and the environment.

In a vote on Thursday, MEPs adopted modernised EU design protection rules ready for technological progress and sustainable economy.

On Wednesday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on new rules extending the use of digital tools in company law.

MEPs support creation of the European legal status for associations to facilitate their cross-border mobility, activities and access to funding.

On Wednesday, Parliament adopted its first reading position on the new crisis rules ensuring EU´s access to key patented products in times of crises.

On Tuesday, MEPs adopted new EU consumer-protection rules to better respond to increased online shopping, emerging technologies and the transition to a circular economy.

On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules on environmental crimes and related sanctions.

MEPs confirmed on Tuesday their determination to protect journalists, activists and academics and their organisations against abusive lawsuits aimed at silencing them.

Lead MEP Lara Wolters (S&D, NL) will update journalists on the status of the new rules for corporate sustainability through due diligence following the Coreper vote.