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All of Parliament’s 20 standing committees and four subcommittees held their constitutive meetings on Tuesday to elect their Chair and Vice-Chairs.

On Monday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revamped rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging, increase safety and boost the circular economy.

The new law aims to reduce air pollution in the EU to achieve a clean and healthy environment for citizens as well as zero air pollution by 2050.

Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional deal on Thursday morning on a bill aiming to improve the working conditions of persons performing platform work.

EU negotiators reached a provisional deal on a bill that aims to reduce waste and bolster the repair sector by making product repairs more accessible and cost-effective.

Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional deal to revise rules on preventing and combating human trafficking on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, MEPs struck a deal with the Council on new measures to beef up EU toolkit to fight money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions evasion.

On Thursday, MEPs struck a deal with the Council on the last part of the new anti-money laundering package, including new provisions for football clubs.

EP and Council teams have found an agreement on a European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) to ensure effective enforcement of the EU’s rules on fighting money laundering.

On Monday night, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revising the EU’s ecodesign framework for sustainable products.

The Constitutional Affairs Committee has endorsed the European Council decision to expand the number of Parliament’s seats to 720.

Parliament and Council negotiators informally agreed, on Thursday, on plans to increase EU production of ammunition and missiles to address the current shortage.

On Tuesday evening, Parliament and Council reached a deal on new rules to incentivise EU countries to jointly procure defence products and support the EU’s defence industry.

Journalists, media organisations, activists, academics, artists and researchers should be protected against unfounded and abusive legal proceedings.

Environment Committee MEPs adopted their position on protecting groundwater and surface waters from pollution and improving water quality standards.

Parliament’s Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic has adopted recommendations to improve EU crisis management and preparedness for future health emergencies.

On 12 June 2023, the Special Committee on the COVID-19 pandemic adopted its specific recommendations to address gaps and weaknesses in EU's response to the crisis.

MEPs and Council negotiators agree on setting up a new tool to safeguard the EU’s interests and respond to countries seeking to coerce the Union or member states.

Leading MEPs highlight the importance of freedom of the press as a cornerstone of human rights. “We must defend it worldwide”, say Udo Bullmann and Isabel Wiseler-Lima.

The Legal Affairs Committee agreed on Tuesday on new rules to integrate human rights and environmental impact into companies’ governance.