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Plenary sitting, Thursday, 9 October 2025

12 decisions: 10 adopted, 2 rejected. 152 ballots in all, 68 by , between 13:09 and 13:34.

Tightest result: Second World Summit for Social Development — adopted 360 to 210.

✦ The day in brief · AI briefing

Parliament adopted its position on European Works Councils and rejected two censure motions against the Commission, while passing resolutions on human rights and crises.

New EU laws · 1

Parliament’s position on proposed laws. It usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final.

  1. Decision 1:Establishment and functioning of European Works Councils - effective enforcement

    Committee report by Dennis Radtke · · 2 ballots, incl. 1 amendment

    The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend the directive on European Works Councils, aiming to improve their establishment and functioning and to ensure effective enforcement of transnational information and consultation rights.

    Adopted by a large majority 414 for · 139 against · 61 abstained

    Backed by The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE and ECR; opposed by PfE and ESN.

Resolutions & reports · 11

Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.

  1. Decision 2:Motion of censure on the Commission

    Motion for a resolution

    The European Parliament voted on a motion of censure against the European Commission, which would have expressed Parliament's lack of confidence in the Commission.

    Rejected by a large majority 179 for · 378 against · 37 abstained

    Backed by ECR, PfE and ESN; opposed by The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew and PPE.

  2. Decision 3:Motion of censure on the Commission

    Motion for a resolution

    The motion of censure criticised the Commission over an EU–US trade deal, the EU–Mercosur Agreement, the situation in Gaza, and social and climate crises.

    Rejected by a large majority 133 for · 383 against · 78 abstained

    Backed by The Left and ESN; opposed by Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE and ECR; PfE mostly abstained.

  3. Decision 4:10th anniversary of the detention of jailed Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China

    Motion for a resolution · 7 ballots

    The text reiterates demands for China to comply with international obligations, ensuring access to family, legal representation, consular officials, and medical care.

    Adopted by an overwhelming majority 546 for · 3 against · 44 abstained

    Backed by The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR and PfE; ESN mostly abstained.

  4. Decision 5:Humanitarian and security situation in Haiti, in particular the rising power of criminal gangs and the recent massacre in Cabaret

    Motion for a resolution · 13 ballots

    It condemns gang violence, sexual violence, and the recruitment of minors, and demands an immediate cessation of these activities.

    Adopted by an overwhelming majority 550 for · 3 against · 54 abstained

    Backed by The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR and PfE; ESN mostly abstained.

  5. Decision 6:Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2024

    Committee report by Fredis Beleris · 17 ballots, incl. 8 amendments

    The report notes that Parliament received 1,518 petitions in 2024, a 4.3% increase from 2023, with the environment, fundamental rights, and the rule of law among the main concerns.

    Adopted by an overwhelming majority 535 for · 24 against · 55 abstained

    Backed by The Left, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR, PfE and ESN; Verts/ALE mostly abstained.

  6. Decision 7:The role of simple tax rules and tax fragmentation in European competitiveness

    Committee report by Michalis Hadjipantela

    The text calls for reducing regulatory and administrative burdens, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, and for digitalising tax administration.

    Adopted by an overwhelming majority 499 for · 66 against · 53 abstained

    Backed by The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR and PfE; opposed by ESN.

  7. Decision 8:Situation in Afghanistan: supporting women and communities affected by the recent earthquakes

    Motion for a resolution · 23 ballots, incl. 7 amendments

    The text urges international actors to deliver aid, lift restrictions on humanitarian access, and condemn measures like internet shutdowns.

    Adopted by an overwhelming majority 504 for · 74 against · 30 abstained

    Backed by The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE and ECR; opposed by PfE and ESN.

  8. Decision 9:United response to recent Russian violations of the EU Member States’ airspace and critical infrastructure

    Motion for a resolution · 49 ballots, incl. 4 amendments

    The text condemns Russia's military and hybrid provocations, expresses solidarity with affected states, and calls for a coordinated EU response with NATO.

    Adopted by a large majority 469 for · 97 against · 38 abstained

    Backed by Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR and PfE; opposed by The Left and ESN.

  9. Decision 10:Second World Summit for Social Development

    Motion for a resolution · 25 ballots, incl. 8 amendments

    The text stresses the EU's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the European Pillar of Social Rights, and highlights persistent inequalities, poverty, housing and skills challenges.

    Adopted by a clear majority 360 for · 210 against · 37 abstained

    Backed by The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew and PPE; opposed by ECR, PfE and ESN.

  10. Decision 11:Declaration of principles for a gender-equal society

    Motion for a resolution · 6 ballots, incl. 3 amendments

    The text welcomes the declaration's overall objectives but regrets that mothers are not better supported and criticises quota systems and affirmative action as unfair.

    Adopted by show of hands, no counts recorded

  11. Decision 12:Arbitrary detention of EU citizens Javier Marañón Montero and David Rodríguez Ballesta in Equatorial Guinea

    Motion for a resolution · 7 ballots

    It expresses grave concern and calls on the authorities to secure their immediate release, demanding urgent medical evacuation for one detainee in critical health.

    Adopted by show of hands, no counts recorded

✦ AI: one-sentence summaries written by an AI from the text voted on; the outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Each decision’s page shows every ballot, the full text and the procedure.

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