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On Thursday, Parliament and Council negotiators informally agreed on easier access to compensation for individuals suffering damage because of a defective product.

Parliament supported on Thursday the recognition of parenthood across the EU, irrespective of how a child was conceived, born or the type of family they have.

Lead MEP Lara Wolters (S&D, NL) will brief journalists on the outcome of the fifth trilogue and the possible agreement reached with member states on new rules for corporate sustainability.

The rules aim to ensure the EU-wide protection of journalists, media organisations, activists, academics, artists and researchers against unfounded and abusive legal proceedings.

On Thursday, Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement on an update of EU environmental crimes and sanctions rules to strengthen ecosystem protection.

MEPs propose to limit the possibility for EU countries to refuse to recognise parenthood established in another member state based on public policy concerns.

The new rules would ensure victims get fair compensation when defective products, including digital or refurbished products, cause them physical and psychological harm.

On Thursday, Parliament adopted its position for negotiations with member states on rules to integrate human rights and environmental impact into companies’ governance.

European Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on a new scheme to protect the so-called “geographical indication” of traditional crafts at the EU and international level.

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