All three committees advising the International Trade Committee rejected last 31 of May the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA). Their positions are not binding on the Trade Committee, which adopts its own position as lead committee on 21 June.

MEPs at Civil Liberties, Industry and Legal Affairs Committees voted against the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA). In particular, Civil Liberties said ACTA fails to respect the EU's fundamental rights and the Industry Committee stressed that it does not balance the rights and freedoms of the different stakeholders. The Legal Affairs Committee voted narrowly against a recommendation to approve the controversial Agreement. The European Commission decided in April 2012 the legal submission of ACTA to the European Court of Justice.

Within the Industry Committee the opinion on ACTA got 31 votes to 25 to reject ACTA, saying that it fails to balance intellectual property rights, business freedom, protection of personal data and the freedom to receive or provide information. It also says ACTA's approach to intellectual property ignores the specific features of each sector and adds that the Agreement's lack of definitions could create legal uncertainty for European firms.

With regard fundamental rights, Civil Liberties MEPs point out that Europe needs an international agreement to step up the fight against counterfeiting, but all deals concluded by the EU must be compatible with its treaties and ACTA does not ensure full respect for private life or full protection of sensitive personal information. On the other hand, Legal Affairs Committee rejected the opinion drafted by MEP Marielle Gallo endorsing ACTA. Ms Gallo dissociated herself with the outcome and a new opinion reflecting the committee's position will now be drafted by MEP Evelyn Regner.