Following European elections in May 2019, the Parliament held its constituent session on 2 July 2019. Parliament, Council, and the Commission identified common priorities and committed to deliver on before the 2024 European Elections. With the series of videos "European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024)", have a look back at the different legislative and political achievements reached by the EP. Parliament and Council approved new rules for recycling and producing sustainable batteries and reducing packaging waste. MEPs voted on a series of proposals to limit food and textiles waste. MEPs with the Council on an extensive revamp of the Eco-Design Directive for products to last longer and be easier to repair, upgrade and recycle. They also reached a deal on new rules on the right to repair.

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European Parliament’s priorities and achievements (2019-2024): Consumer policies

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Illustrative shots of common charger (6 shots)

04/10/2022 (Debate on Radio Equipment Directive) - SOUNDBITE (English), Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&amp;D, MT) - Today is a great day for consumers, a great day for our environment. This is the past and this is the present. After more than a decade, the single charger for multiple electronic devices will finally become a reality, a reality in Europe. And hopefully we can also inspire the rest of the world.

04/10/2022 (Vote on Radio Equipment Directive) - Results of the vote

Illustrative shots of repairing of goods (5 shots)

22/04/2024 - (Debate on Common rules promoting the repair of goods) - SOUNDBITE (German), Ren&eacute; REPASI, Rapporteur, We're going to make it more attractive to have goods repaired during the guarantee so the consumer can choose to have the product repaired for an extra year. We also ensure that manufacturers have an obligation. Even after the guarantee has ended, the manufacturer must carry out a repair.

22/04/2024 - (Vote on Common rules promoting the repair of goods) - Results of the vote

Illustrations of Sustainable and circular textile (12 shots)

27/04/2023 - Vote on EU Strategy for Sustanaible and Circular Textiles during the ENVI Committee - SOUNDBITE (English), Delara BURKHARDT (S&amp;D, DE), Rapporteur, In our report, we are asking for a holistic approach to tackle the textile sector to make sure that it's moving from a fast fashion based model to a circular textile sector. And this is why we call firstly for horizontal ecodesign requirements to set sustainable standards in the textile sector.

01/06/2023 - Vote on EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles - Results of the vote

Illustration shots of Ecodesign (6 shots)

12/07/2023 - SOUNDBITE (Italian), Alessandra MORETTI (S&amp;D, IT), Rapporteur, Companies therefore have the task of collecting a whole series of information, of entering it through this digital passport. And then, with a simple barcode, the consumer will be able to access the information and consciously choose whether or not to buy a particular product.

24/04/2023 - Vote on Ecodesign regulation - Results of the vote

Illustrative shots of Packaging and packaging waste (11 shots)

SOUNDBITE (French), Frederique RIES (Renew, BE), Rapporteur - We are finally putting this gigantic European sector on the path to circularity by focusing on recycling and reuse. I am particularly proud that Parliament succeeded in imposing a ban on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl) in food packaging. This is a world first.

24/04 - Vote on Packaging and Packaging waste - Results of the vote

11/05/2023 - Vote on Empowering consumers for the green transition - Results of the vote

17/01/2024 - Extracts from the press conference on Empowering consumers for the green transition - SOUNDBITE (English), Biljana BORZAN, (S&amp;D, HR), rapporteur - In the EU, there are right now more than 1200 different claims and labels but barely 35% of them have any form of verification. This is why we have negotiated a ban on generic environmental claims on clothes, cosmetics, etcetera.

Illustrative shots of Toys safety (6 shots)

13/03/2024 - Vote on Toys Safety - Results of the vote

13/03/2024 - Press conference on Safety of Toys by Marion WALSMANN (EPP, DE), rapporteur -  (SOUNDBITE, German) Another important point that we've managed to achieve was that small and medium sized enterprises should have sufficient support. In particular given the new digital product passport that will be introduced. We have also ensured that intellectual property will be protected. All of these changes will very much improve  child safety and will also ensure that manufacturers and traders do not face unreasonable burdens.

Exterior and interior shots of EP in Strasbourg