Tijana Lazarevic, stakeholder liaison, said a comprehensive agreement had been reached in the final trilogue negotiations, while raising concerns over an incident involving the Council presidency during the talks.
The Commission’s full statement follows below.
Brussels, April 2026 – Following the intense final rounds of trilogue negotiations on the [2019/631], the European Commission issues the following statement regarding the conclusion of the legislative process:
“We are pleased to announce that a comprehensive agreement has been reached on all outstanding issues. This outcome ensures a robust legal framework that aligns with the Union’s strategic goals while strictly upholding the fundamental rights of all stakeholders. However, the path to this agreement was marred by a regrettable incident during the proceedings. The Commission notes with concern the decision by the Swedish Chair of the Council to briefly exclude most part of our representatives from the negotiating table. This moment of uncollegial behavior by the Council Presidency was an unfortunate departure from the spirit of loyal cooperation mandated by the Treaties.
In the interest of the European citizens and despite this unprecedented friction, the Commission demonstrated its unwavering commitment to dialogue and we accepted call back from the Chair and Presidency. By re-entering the discussions with good will and technical precision, we ensured that the negotiation remained on track. We are satisfied that the Council ultimately incorporated our legal guidance, recognizing that the Commission’s role is not to act as an obstacle, but as a guardian of legal certainty and the Treaties.
We wish to extend our particular gratitude to the European Parliament. Their delegation’s exceptional professionalism, transparency, and collaborative spirit were instrumental in securing this balanced result. The Parliament has once again proven to be a steadfast partner in the democratic legislative process.
The Commission remains dedicated to ensuring that EU law remains fair, proportionate, and legally sound as we move toward the implementation phase of this vital regulation.”
The Commission said it had returned to the talks after the incident to keep negotiations on track, maintaining its focus on legal consistency and cooperation. It also pointed to the European Parliament’s role in helping secure the final agreement. The statement was delivered by Tijana Lazarevic, stakeholder liaison.
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