Ordinary legislative procedure (COD): Parliament and the Council decide together as equals. Ordinary legislative procedure First reading
Implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products
A proposed EU law. Parliament and the Council must agree on the same text: Parliament adopts its position, then negotiates with the Council.
Where it stands: Completed: published in the Official Journal on 19 March 2026 and now EU law.
- ✓ Referred to committee 24 November 2025
- ✓ Committee work Report adopted 8 December 2025
- ✓ Tabled for plenary 9 December 2025
- ✓ Negotiations with the Council Deal approved in committee 27 January 2026
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 10 February 2026
- ✓ Published as law 19 March 2026
How a file moves through Parliament
A file is referred to one lead committee (others may give an opinion). Its rapporteur writes a draft report, committee members table amendments, and the committee votes to adopt the report. The report is then tabled for all MEPs; political groups can table further amendments, which are voted on before the final vote in plenary. For a law, Parliament’s adopted text is its first-reading position; Parliament and the Council then negotiate a common text (trilogues) which both must approve before it is published as law.
Who is working on it
- Lead committee
- INTA — International Trade
- Rapporteur
- Gabriel MATO PPE
- Shadow rapporteurs
- Francisco ASSIS S&DChristophe BAY PfEFrancesco TORSELLI ECRSvenja HAHN RenewSaskia BRICMONT Verts/ALEManon AUBRY The LeftMarkus BUCHHEIT ESN
- For opinion
- AGRI — Agriculture and Rural Development · rapporteur Veronika VRECIONOVÁ ECR
The rapporteur drafts and negotiates the text for the lead committee; each other political group names a shadow rapporteur to follow the file.
The text, version by version
Adopted by Parliament · latest Adopted text TA10-0030/2026 10 February 2026 ✦ Parliament's position at first reading on the proposed regulation implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur agreements for agricultural products. It corresponds to the final legislative act, Regulation (EU) 2026/687.⇄ what changed Adopted by Parliament Adopted text TA10-0315/2025 16 December 2025 ✦ Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur agreements for agricultural products lowers injury thresholds, speeds up procedures, and adds environmental and anti-circumvention measures.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Report A10-0254/2025 9 December 2025 ✦ Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur agreements for agricultural products tightens monitoring, lowers injury thresholds, shortens deadlines, and adds anti-circumvention rules.⇄ what changed Committee draft Draft report (INTA) 20 November 2025 ✦ The draft report concerns a proposed regulation implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur agreements for agricultural products. The rapporteur proposes adopting the Commission proposal without amendments.
Committee draft → Tabled for plenary: Strengthens monitoring and reporting for sensitive products, including quarterly reports and possible extension to other sectors. Lowers thresholds for prima facie evidence of injury and speeds up investigations and provisional measures for sensitive products. Adds anti-circumvention measures and extends the list of sensitive products to include eggs and citrus. Replaces the explanatory statement with a letter from the Agriculture Committee urging stronger safeguards and faster procedures. The versions differ only in formal points: the title is updated and the date changed. see the changes →
Newest version first. Open a version to read it in full. “What changed” shows the differences paragraph by paragraph; ✦ lines are AI-written from the texts themselves.
Timeline
- Outcome
- 19 March 2026 Published in the Official Journal
The act is now EU law.
- 11 March 2026 Signed by the Presidents of Parliament and the Council
The last step before the act is published in the Official Journal.
- Plenary stage
- 10 February 2026 Plenary voteAdopted Adopted by a large majorityFor 483 Against 102 Abstained 67
Final vote on the provisional agreement at 13:02 · 74% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Show all 30 ballots in voting order
1. Proposal to vote on amendments 13:02 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – Proposal to vote on amendmentsRejected2. Final vote on the provisional agreement 13:02 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – Provisional agreement – Am 89Adopted3. Commission statementAdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded4. Final vote Text as a wholeNot put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded5. Separate vote on Article 1, paragraph 2Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded6. Separate vote on Article 1, paragraph 2Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedNot put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.16. Separate vote on Article 4, paragraph 3Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedNot put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.18. Separate vote on Article 6, paragraph 3Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedNot put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.20. Separate vote on Article 6, paragraph 4Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedNot put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.30. Commission statementNot put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded - 3 February – 4 February 2026 25 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
- Negotiations with the Council
- 27 January 2026 Committee approved the deal reached with the Council
The provisional agreement from the trilogues goes to the whole Parliament for a vote.
- 17 December 2025 Trilogue meeting
Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.
- 16 December 2025 Parliament opened negotiations with the Council
After its vote Parliament sent the file back to committee, so that its negotiators can seek a compromise text with the Council (in “trilogues”).
- Plenary stage
- 16 December 2025 Plenary voteAdopted Adopted by a large majorityFor 431 Against 161 Abstained 70
Final vote at 13:01 · 65% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Show all 70 ballots in voting order
1. Amendments by the committee responsible — put to the vote collectively Amendments by the committee responsible – put to the vote collectivelyAdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded2. Amendment 74, adding text after Article 1 12:46 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – After Article 1 – Am 74Rejected3. Amendment 19 to Article 2 12:47 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – Article 2 – § 1 – point 3 – after point ii – Am 19Rejected4. Amendment 20 to Article 2 12:47 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – Article 2 – § 1 – point 3 – after point iii – Am 20Rejected5. Amendments 21 + 82 (voted as one) to Article 2 12:47 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – Article 2 – § 1 – point 5 – Am 21= 82=Adopted6. Amendment 22 to Article 2 12:47 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – Article 2 – § 1 – point 10 – Am 22DRejected7. Amendment 75 to Article 2 12:48 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – Article 2 – § 1 – point 10 – point i – Am 75Rejected8. Separate vote on Article 2, paragraph 1, after point 11RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded9. Separate vote on Article 2, paragraph 1, after point 11RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejectedRejectedRejected13. Amendments 25 + 55 (voted as one) to Article 3 12:49 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – Article 3 – § 1 – Am 25= 55=RejectedAdopted15. Amendment 26 to Article 3 12:49 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – Article 3 – § 2 – after point c – Am 26Rejected16. Amendment 76 to Article 3 12:50 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – Article 3 – § 2 – after point c – Am 76RejectedRejected18. Separate vote on Article 3 Article 3 – after § 2RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejected20. Separate vote on Article 4 Article 4 – § 1AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejected22. Separate vote on Article 4 Article 4 – § 3RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded23. Separate vote on Article 4 Article 4 – § 3AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded24. Separate vote on Article 4 Article 4 – after § 3RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejectedRejected30. Separate vote on Article 6 Article 6 – § 3AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejected32. Separate vote on Article 6 Article 6 – § 4AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejectedRejectedRejected36. Separate vote on Article 7 Article 7 – § 10RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded37. Amendment 85 to Article 9 12:55 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – Article 9 – § 1 – before point a – Am 85Rejected38. Amendments 34 + 86 (voted as one) to Article 9 12:55 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – Article 9 – § 1 – after point b – Am 34= 86=Adopted39. Amendment 35 to Article 9 12:55 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – Article 9 – § 1 – point c – Am 35DRejected40. Separate vote on Article 9 Article 9 – § 5RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejected42. Separate vote on Article 9 Article 9 – § 8RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded43. Amendment 77, adding text after Article 9 12:56 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – After Article 9 – Am 77Rejected44. Amendment 45, adding text after Article 9 12:56 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – After Article 9 – Am 45Rejected45. Amendments 36 + 87 (voted as one) to Article 11 12:56 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – Article 11 – § 1 – Am 36= 87=Adopted46. Amendments 37 + 46 (voted as one) to Article 11 12:57 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – Article 11 – § 3 – Am 37D= 46D=Rejected47. Separate vote on Article 11 Article 11 – § 4RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded48. Separate vote on Article 12 Article 12 – § 1RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded49. Separate vote on Article 12 Article 12 – § 2RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejected51. Separate vote on Article 12 Article 12 – § 7RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded52. Amendment 38, adding text after Article 12 12:57 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – After Article 12 – Am 38Rejected53. Amendments 64 + 88 (voted as one), adding text after Article 12 12:58 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – After Article 12 – Am 64= 88=Adopted54. Separate vote on Article 14 Article 14 – § 2RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejectedRejectedRejected58. Separate vote on Article 15 Article 15 – § 1Rejectedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded59. Vote on text inserted after Article 15Rejectedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded60. Amendment 71, adding text after Article 19 12:59 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – After Article 19 – Am 71Rejected61. Vote on text inserted after recital 1RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedRejectedRejectedAdopted65. Amendment 69, adding text after recital 2 13:00 A10-0254/2025 – Gabriel Mato – After recital 2 – Am 69RejectedRejected67. Vote on text inserted after recital 7RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded68. Vote on text inserted after recital 10RejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdopted70. Referral back to committee Request for referral back (Rule 60(4))AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded - 10 December – 15 December 2025 88 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
- 9 December 2025 Report tabled for plenary
This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.
- Committee stage
- 8 December 2025 Committee vote: report adopted
INTA (International Trade) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.
- 2 December 2025 Committee opinion adopted
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
- 27 November 2025 Amendments tabled in committee
Members of INTA (International Trade) proposed changes to the draft.
- 24 November 2025 Referred to the INTA (International Trade) committee
The lead committee prepares the report; AGRI (Agriculture and Rural Development) gives an opinion.
- 20 November 2025 Draft report published
The rapporteur’s first text in INTA (International Trade). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.