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Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)

TA-9-2024-0059 · P9_TA(2024)0059 · PE746.823

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Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a directive amending Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The position corresponds to the final legislative act, Directive (EU) 2024/884, after an agreement was reached between Parliament and Council. Parliament adopts its position at first reading and calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

Key points

  1. Parliament adopts its position at first reading on the proposal for a directive amending Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
  2. The position corresponds to the final legislative act, Directive (EU) 2024/884, as an agreement was reached between Parliament and Council.
  3. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

Who is affected

  • The Commission, which must refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces or substantially amends its proposal.

Legal basis: Article 294(2) and Article 192(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.