The European Commission reports provisional political agreements between the Parliament and the Council on two EU-wide uses: updates to the organic production rulebook including production, labeling and certification rules as well as trade rules with non-EU countries, and amendments to strengthen the Market Stability Reserve of the EU Emissions Trading System to enhance long-term resilience. 1,2

Agreement reached on amendments to production, labeling, and certification rules for organic products, plus rules on trade with non-EU countries. 1

Political agreement also reached on strengthening the Market Stability Reserve to enhance stability and resilience of the EU carbon market. 2

Both items reflect provisional parliamentary and Council consensus and are welcomed by the European Commission as steps toward policy implementation. 1,2

2026-10-20: Publication of Commission press release announcing welcome of political agreement on organic rulebook updates 1

2026-10-21: Publication of Commission press release announcing welcome of political agreement on MSR amendments for the EU carbon market 2

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1Commission welcomes political agreement on the future organic rulebook

European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 Oct 2026 The European Commission welcomes today's agreement between the European Parliament and the Council to amend certain production, labelling and certification rules, as well as rules on trade with non-EU countries, in the…

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2Commission welcomes political agreement on rules enhancing stability and long-term resilience of EU carbon market

European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 Oct 2026 The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council on a targeted amendment to strengthen the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) of the EU's Emissions Trading…

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