On Wednesday 18 October, the European Parliament validated without a vote its position on the directive on trafficking in human beings and wants to include new crimes such as forced marriage, illegal adoption and surrogate motherhood for the purpose of reproductive exploitation (see EUROPE 13265/11). The European Parliament’s position also provides for greater leeway for law enforcement agencies to dismantle criminal organisations and sanctions against companies convicted of trafficking, summarises a press release. Negotiations will begin with the Council of the EU in November. The Council of the EU adopted its position in June. Link to adopted text: https://aeur.eu/f/94b (SP)