The EP had also taken the initiative on various issues, including setting up committees to investigate alleged illegal activities by the CIA as well as the financial disaster that befell many citizens as result of the collapse of the Equitable Life insurance company in the UK.
Paplašinātajam Parlamentam izdevies panākt vienošanos par tādiem sarežģītiem un darbietilpīgiem jautājumiem kā Pakalpojumu direktīva, REACH, kā arī vienoties ar Padomi par personas datu uzglabāšanu.