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Press release - Parliament wants to make EU textiles and clothing industry greener

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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On Thursday, Parliament adopted recommendations for the EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles, with 600 votes in favour, 17 against and 16 abstentions.

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  • On Thursday, Parliament adopted recommendations for the EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles, with 600 votes in favour, 17 against and 16 abstentions.
  • The text calls for textile products sold in the EU to be more durable, easier to reuse, repair and recycle.
  • Their production should respect human, social and labour rights, the environment and animal welfare throughout the supply chain.
  • MEPs also want EU and national measures to put an end to “fast fashion”.

Press release - Rule of law in Poland and Hungary has worsened

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
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MEPs point out that the hearings organised by the Council under Article 7 of the Treaty are neither regular nor structured.

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  • MEPs point out that the hearings organised by the Council under Article 7 of the Treaty are neither regular nor structured.
  • They call on the Council to address concrete recommendations to the countries concerned, including deadlines, to ensure EU law is respected.
  • Finally, the resolution underlines the imminent need for an EU mechanism on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights, as proposed by the Parliament .
  • In a resolution adopted in March 2018 , the European Parliament agreed with the Commission on the risks to the rule of law in Poland.