Services in the internal market. Services Directive

The European Parliament adopted a resolution drafted by Evelyne GEBHARDT (PES, DE) and approved the common position. The only amendments made related to the new Regulatory Procedure with Scrutiny. These amendments result from the agreement reached between the council, Commission and Parliament on the revision of the comitology procedure and the Commission had indicated that it would accept them. They do not alter the substance of the directive. Accordingly, the final position adopted by Parliament broadly reflects the Parliament's first reading position, and achieves a balance between competition and social protection.