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The European Parliament voted on the accession of Tonga to the Interim Partnership Agreement between the EU and Pacific States. Parliament gave its consent, meaning Tonga can join the agreement, which facilitates its economic growth through regional and global trade integration. The decision will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of member states and Tonga.

Consent · report by Dariusz Joński · consent procedure · voted 12:20 · A-10-2024-0023 · 2024/0048

The draft decision concerns Niue's accession to the Interim Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Pacific States, which sets out trade arrangements. Parliament gave its consent to this accession, meaning it approved the agreement as a whole without amendments. The accession will allow Niue to benefit from full duty-free and quota-free access to the EU market, replacing its current standard GSP arrangement. Parliament's position will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Niue.

Consent · report by Dariusz Joński · consent procedure · voted 12:21 · A-10-2024-0024 · 2024/0010

Parliament gave its consent to the EU concluding the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration. The Convention increases public access to documents and hearings in investor-state disputes and lets civil society participate. It applies transparency rules to investment treaties signed before 1 April 2014, covering about 1,200 agreements involving EU member states. Ratification is a first step towards broader reform of investment dispute settlement, including a possible Multilateral Investment Court.

Consent · report by Anna Cavazzini · consent procedure · voted 12:21 · A-10-2024-0021 · 2015/0012

The European Parliament voted on the accession of Tuvalu to the Interim Partnership Agreement between the EU and the Pacific States. Parliament gave its consent to Tuvalu's accession, which means the agreement can proceed. Tuvalu is expected to graduate from Least Developed Country status in 2024, and this accession helps maintain its duty-free access to the EU market.

Consent · report by Dariusz Joński · consent procedure · voted 12:22 · A-10-2024-0025 · 2023/0456

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant in the machinery and paper sectors in Belgium's Limburg province. The decision releases EU funding for personalised services such as guidance, training, and job-search support for the affected workers. The application follows 681 redundancies at Sappi Lanaken and Purmo Group Belgium, with 632 workers targeted for assistance.

Budget · report by Matjaž Nemec · 3 ballots · voted 12:58 · A-10-2024-0019 · 2024/0286

The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Germany and Italy for floods that occurred in 2024. The decision releases financial aid to help with recovery from the flood damage in the affected regions. Parliament also calls for increased investment in climate mitigation and adaptation measures to prevent future disasters.

Budget · report by Giuseppe Lupo · voted 12:29 · A-10-2024-0020 · 2024/0284

The European Parliament approved the Council position on Draft amending budget No 5/2024, which adjusts payment appropriations and updates revenues for the 2024 EU budget. The budget includes a net increase of EUR 44.5 million in commitment appropriations and EUR 2.95 billion in payment appropriations, partly covered by fines and penalties. It also introduces budget lines for the Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism, with loans serviced by future revenues from immobilised Russian sovereign assets. Parliament calls on the Council to swiftly adopt proposals to increase the Union's own resources, as fines and fees should be supplementary revenue.

Budget · report by Siegfried Mureşan · voted 12:29 · A-10-2024-0017 · 2024/0252

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The European Parliament rejected the Council's position on the draft general budget of the European Union for 2025, refusing the proposed spending. This means the budget as proposed by the Council was not approved, and the spending plans were turned down. The Parliament's resolution had called for a people-centred budget with investments in areas like public health, housing, and the environment, and for support to Ukraine and agriculture.

Budget · committee report · 152 ballots · voted 13:20 · A-10-2024-0008 · 2024/0176

Budget · report by Siegfried Mureşan · 2 ballots · voted 13:08 · A-10-2024-0005 · 2024/0089

Parliament approved the Council position on Draft amending budget No 4/2024, which updates the EU's revenue forecasts and adjusts funding for several decentralised agencies. The adopted budget revises own resources forecasts, including customs duties, VAT, plastic waste, and GNI, and updates the UK contribution and fines. It also increases funding for agencies like the European Medicines Agency and Eurojust, using the Flexibility Instrument. Parliament calls on the Commission to improve forecasting and urges the Council to adopt proposals for new own resources.

Budget · report by Siegfried Mureşan · 4 ballots · voted 13:09 · A-10-2024-0007 · 2024/0185

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support former Match-Smatch supermarket employees in Belgium. The decision releases EU funding for tailored measures such as training, business creation support and allowances to help 365 redundant workers back into jobs. Parliament agreed with the Commission that Belgium meets the conditions for the contribution.

Budget · report by Michalis Hadjipantela · 5 ballots · voted 13:11 · A-10-2024-0009 · 2024/0226

Parliament refused to grant the Secretary-General of the Council discharge for the implementation of the 2022 budget of the European Council and the Council. The spending was approved, meaning the discharge was granted. Parliament calls on the Council to cooperate in the discharge procedure and to follow up on its recommendations.

Budget · report by Jonas Sjöstedt · 5 ballots · voted 13:12 · A-10-2024-0003 · 2023/2131

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The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to assist Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece and France after six natural disasters in 2023. The decision releases financial aid for recovery from floods and a cyclone, as proposed by the Commission. Parliament also calls for faster procedures and increased funding for climate adaptation and prevention.

Budget · report by Georgios Aftias · voted 13:33 · A-10-2024-0002 · 2024/0212

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The European Parliament voted on the draft Council decision to conclude an agreement between the European Union and the United States of America on security procedures for launching Galileo satellites from U.S. territory. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, meaning it approved the conclusion of the deal. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and the United States.

Consent · report by Borys Budka · consent procedure · voted 13:13 · A-10-2024-0001 · 2024/0046

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