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On 10 April 2002, the European Parliament is expected to adopt its opinion on the draft directives on electronic waste and hazardous substances. The organisation of producer responsibility will most likely lead to tough negotiations.

On 21 March, the European Parliament's Environment Committee went against industry's demands and voted for collective responsibility of orphan waste in the WEEE directive.

On 21 March, the European Parliament's Environment Committee will adopt reports on the WEEE directive and environmental crime.

On 19 February, the European Parliament's Environment Committee discussed a draft recommendation for the secon reading of the WEEE directive.

In the run-up to the second reading in the Parliament, industry, environmental NGOs and consumers published a joint statement on producer responsibility in the WEEE directive.

In the run-up to the second reading in the Parliament of the electronic waste directive, environmental NGOs are asking MEPs to tighten up the common position of the Council.

EU environment ministers manage to reach common position on WEEE and ROHS directives

Environment ministers expected to reach five common positions and four council conclusions

European Parliament adopts in first reading several amendments to Commission proposals dealing with electrical and electronic waste

European Parliament's environment committee adopts in first reading two reports on electrical and electronic waste

EU environmental ministers approved proposals by the European Commission to limit ozone levels in the ambient air.

The Commission adopted a proposal for a Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)