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2026/0044(COD)
Geographical indications: aligning EU rules with changes to the provisions under the Lisbon Agreement
This proposal aims to update European rules about geographical indications—special labels that protect products named after their region of origin—to match changes made to an international agreement on the same subject. The changes would ensure that European protections for regional products like Champagne or Parmigiano-Reggiano stay aligned with evolving international standards.[AI-Generated]
Record as of 30 September 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.
- 30 September 2026 Provisional deal between Parliament & Council confirmed
What's next: The deal is provisional: it still needs a plenary vote in Parliament and formal adoption by the Council. Although confirmation is expected, either institution can still decline.
- 16 September 2026 Committee decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations confirmed by plenary (Rule 72)
- 14 September 2026 Committee decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations announced in plenary (Rule 72)
1 more action
- 20 July 2026 Committee report tabled for plenary, 1st reading
- 15 July 2026 Committee decision to open interinstitutional negotiations with report adopted in committee
- 15 July 2026 Lead committee adopted its report
6 more actions
- 10 June 2026 Adoption of negotiating mandate by Coreper
- 4 June 2026 Deliberations in Council working party
- 22 May 2026 Deliberations in Council working party
- 27 April 2026 Deliberations in Council working party
- 31 March 2026 Deliberations in Council working party
- 9 March 2026 Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading
- 12 February 2026 New legislative proposal
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