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On Wednesday, Parliament gave a final green light to new rules obliging firms to mitigate their negative impact on human rights and the environment.

Lead MEP Lara Wolters (S&D, NL) will brief journalists on the new rules for corporate sustainability through due diligence following the final plenary vote.

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.

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

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

Lead MEP Tiemo Wölken (S&D, DE) will brief journalists following the final plenary vote on new rules protecting journalists and activists from abusive lawsuits against public participation.

Lead MEP Antonius Manders (EPP, NL) will brief journalists following the final plenary vote on new rules extending the list of environmental crimes and setting related sanctions.

Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council.

The new rules aim to attract innovators to the EU and ensure EU consumers benefit from goods based on the latest cutting-edge technologies.

Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on new rules obliging firms to integrate their human rights and environmental impact into their management systems.