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On 10 June 2026, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on proposals to new EU rules to simplify defence procurement and transfers of defence-related products between EU countries. The package of legislative proposals forms part of the so-called “Omnibus V” EU simplification measures.
On 9 June 2026, negotiators from Parliament and Council reached an agreement on promoting the use of digital formats to simplify reporting requirements. This agreement paves the way for fully digital product compliance across the single market, enhancing efficiency, transparency and regulatory consistency across sectors.
IMCO and LIBE Members adopted by overwhelming majority the provisional agreement resulting from interinstitutional negotiations on the Digital Omnibus on AI. The co-legislators reached the agreement on 7 May 2026, aiming to make it easier for providers to comply with the AI Act while maintaining its main provisions and risk-based approach. A plenary vote is scheduled for the June session.
On 16 April 2026, the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee approved the Union Customs Code reform and the seat of the future EU Customs Authority. The vote concerns a provisional agreement between the European Parliament and EU governments. This agreement, reached in March 2026, confirms Lille, France, as the future home of the EU Customs Authority. This decision followed a review of nine candidate cities.
EU lawmakers reached a provisional agreement on 19 May 2026 to speed up permits for defence readiness projects. The new rules aim to cut red tape and make approval procedures faster and more consistent across the EU. The agreement was reached during trilogue negotiations — discussions between the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the Council of the EU, which represents the governments of EU member countries, to agree on the final version of new EU laws.
On 16 April 2026, the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) Committee approved a provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council Presidency on new customs rules. The agreement, reached on 26 March 2026, focuses on challenges linked to online shopping, product safety and efficiency.
On 12 March 2026, the European Parliament approved, by a large majority, the provisional agreement on amending the Package Travel Directive. This plenary vote marks a decisive step toward formal adoption. The agreement reflects lessons from the pandemic and recent high-profile bankruptcies, strengthening protection for package holidaymakers. The Council must now also adopt the legislation formally.
On 25 February, the joint ENVI-IMCO committee approved the provisional agreement reached with the Danish presidency, on circularity requirements for vehicle design and end-of-life management. This agreement aims to promote more sustainable vehicle production and disposal, while harmonising rules across Member States to strengthen the internal market and reduce environmental impacts.