Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission
TA-10-2026-0069 · P10_TA(2026)0069 · PE781.475
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Parliament approves the revised Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission, which strengthens political accountability, dialogue, and information flow between the two institutions.¶¶ The agreement affirms equal treatment of Parliament and Council, improves scrutiny over Commission proposals and international agreements, and enhances Parliament's right of initiative.¶¶¶ It also includes commitments on commissioner presence in plenary and committees, impact assessments, and justification for urgent procedures and Article 122 TFEU cases.¶¶¶
Key points
- Approves the revised Framework Agreement, considering it an institutional advance that strengthens political responsibility and legitimacy.¶¶
- Welcomes the affirmation of equal treatment of Parliament and Council and the Commission's role as honest broker, ensuring comprehensive information flow to Parliament.¶
- Welcomes the obligation for the President-elect to present detailed information on the composition of the incoming College of Commissioners.¶
- Welcomes the Commission's commitment to transparent impact assessments and independent assessment.¶
- Welcomes the strengthening of political accountability through commissioner presence in plenary and committees, with limited replacement by high-ranking officials.¶¶
- Welcomes the assurance that commissioners will be present during Question Time for up to 90 minutes, and that Parliament can request a specific commissioner's presence.¶
- Welcomes the commitment that commissioners will attend committee meetings to discuss intended withdrawals of proposals.¶
- Welcomes the commitment to provide justification and information on exceptional cases based on Article 122 TFEU.¶
- Welcomes the strengthening of Parliament's right of initiative under Article 225 TFEU, including proposals to amend or repeal existing legislation.¶
- Welcomes the commitment that urgent requests for Parliament's decision will be made in writing with justification.¶
- Welcomes improved information flow on international agreements at all negotiation stages.¶
- Regrets the Commission's failure to indicate whether new legislative initiatives will have impact assessments and to justify their absence.¶