Sittings

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/002 ES/Galicia automotive ancillary – Spain

✦ AI Parliament approved the release of money from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers, following an application from Spain for workers made redundant in the automotive ancillary industry in Galicia. The decision means Spain is entitled to a financial contribution of EUR 2 725 100, which represents 85 % of the total cost of EUR 3 206 000, to support the reintegration in the labour market of 400 targeted beneficiaries. The money is to be transferred from the EGF reserve to the EGF budget line, and the Employment and Social Affairs Committee and the Committee on Regional Development are associated with the process.

Climate & environmentTransport & tourism

Budget · report by Sandra Gómez López · 4 ballots · voted 13:15 · A-10-2026-0242 · 2026/0195

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/003 FI/Valmet Automotive – Finland

✦ AI Parliament considered a proposal to release money from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers, following an application from Finland after job losses at Valmet Automotive and five subcontractors and suppliers. Parliament agreed with the Commission that the conditions in the fund's rules are met and that Finland is entitled to a financial contribution of EUR 410 310, which is 60% of the total cost of EUR 683 850. The money covers personalised services such as job-seeking training, job and career coaching, vocational training, occupational safety and competence cards, language training, start-up grants, and incentives and allowances, plus preparatory, management, information and publicity, control and reporting activities. Parliament approved the budget decision, meaning the support can go ahead.

Climate & environmentForeign affairs

Budget · report by Nicolae Ștefănuță · 4 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2026-0243 · 2026/0220

Funding arrangements and the use of a diversified funding strategy

✦ AI Parliament considered a draft Council regulation that would change the funding arrangements for a European Union loan instrument and allow a diversified funding strategy. Parliament gave its consent to the draft regulation, which means it adopted the text as its official position under the special legislative procedure. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Climate & environment

Consent · report by Markus Ferber, Carla Tavares · consent procedure · voted 13:40 · A-10-2026-0206 · 2025/0313

Protection of the environment through criminal law

✦ AI The European Parliament voted on the Council decision to conclude the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, meaning the EU can proceed with it. The Convention sets binding international standards for criminalising serious environmental offences and strengthens prevention and cooperation.

Climate & environment

Consent · report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk · consent procedure · voted 13:21 · A-10-2026-0156 · 2025/0244

EU–Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products: termination

✦ AI The European Parliament gave its consent to the termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the EU and Liberia on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products. The agreement, which entered into force on 1 December 2013, is being terminated because Liberia has not been able to honour its commitments. Parliament's consent means the Council can proceed with the termination.

Climate & environmentForeign affairsTrade & customs

Consent · report by Karin Karlsbro · consent procedure · voted 13:53 · A-10-2026-0133 · 2025/0259

International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives: amendment of Article 36

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the amendment of Article 36 of the International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, 2015. The amendment allows the Agreement to be extended for periods of five years. The Agreement will remain in force until 31 December 2026.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesTrade & customs

Consent · report by Bernd Lange · consent procedure · voted 13:17 · A-10-2026-0101 · 2025/0193

EU-Cook Islands Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025-2032): Implementing Protocol

✦ AI The European Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of a new protocol implementing the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and the Cook Islands for 2025-2032. The protocol sets fishing opportunities for EU vessels in Cook Islands' waters and provides an annual financial contribution to support the islands' fisheries policy. Parliament's consent means the protocol can be formally concluded, allowing EU vessels to fish in the area under the agreed conditions.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

Consent · report by Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez · consent procedure · voted 13:20 · A-10-2026-0092 · 2025/0287

EC-São Tomé and Príncipe Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025–2029): Implementing Protocol

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the new four-year protocol implementing the EU–São Tomé and Príncipe fisheries partnership agreement for 2025–2029. The protocol allows EU vessels to fish tuna and other migratory species in São Tomé and Príncipe waters, with an annual EU financial contribution of €825,000. It also supports sustainable fisheries management and local communities in São Tomé and Príncipe.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

Consent · report by Nora Junco García · consent procedure · voted 13:20 · A-10-2026-0096 · 2025/0202

International Cocoa Agreement

✦ AI Parliament voted on a Council decision to approve amendments to the International Cocoa Agreement, which aims to strengthen the global cocoa sector and promote its sustainable development. MEPs gave their consent to the amendments, meaning the Council can adopt the decision and the amended agreement can enter into force. The amendments include an indefinite duration, alignment with Sustainable Development Goals, and a focus on living income for farmers.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairsTrade & customs

Consent · report by Bernd Lange · consent procedure · voted 14:29 · A-10-2026-0074 · 2025/0283

EC-Côte d’Ivoire Fisheries Partnership Agreement – Protocol on the implementation of the Agreement for 2025-2029

✦ AI The European Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the Protocol (2025–2029) implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and Côte d’Ivoire. The Protocol sets an annual EU contribution of €740,000, with €305,000 for access rights and €435,000 for sectoral support, and authorizes 25 tuna purse seiners and 7 surface longliners to fish in Côte d’Ivoire’s waters. It aims to ensure sustainable tuna fishing in line with ICCAT rules and to support local fisheries development, including measures against illegal fishing.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

Consent · report by Ton Diepeveen · consent procedure · voted 13:53 · A-10-2025-0159 · 2025/0046

EU-Greenland and Denmark Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement: Implementing Protocol 2025-2030

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the EU-Greenland and Denmark Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement's Implementing Protocol for 2025-2030, which allows EU vessels to fish in Greenlandic waters for species like cod and Northern prawn. In return, the EU pays an annual financial contribution of EUR 17 296 857, covering access rights and support for Greenland's fisheries policy. The protocol also includes provisions on fishing opportunities, bycatch, scientific cooperation, and monitoring, with a term of six years.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

Consent · report by Emma Fourreau · consent procedure · voted 13:36 · A-10-2025-0099 · 2024/0263

Termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cameroon on forest law enforcement governance and trade in timber and derived products to the Union

✦ AI The European Parliament gave its consent to the termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the EU and Cameroon on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber and derived products. This means the agreement, which entered into force in 2011 and was tacitly renewable, will expire on 30 November 2025. Parliament's consent follows the Council's request and the committee's recommendation, and its position will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of member states and Cameroon.

Climate & environmentForeign affairsTrade & customs

Consent · report by Karin Karlsbro · consent procedure · voted 13:44 · A-10-2025-0089 · 2024/0245

Protocol on the Implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (2024-2029)

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the EU's conclusion of a new protocol to the fisheries agreement with Guinea-Bissau for 2024-2029. The protocol lets EU vessels fish for tuna, cephalopods, shrimps and demersal species in Guinea-Bissau waters. The EU will contribute €85 million over five years, with €4.5 million per year for sustainable fisheries management and local communities. Parliament also asks the Commission to keep it fully informed on the protocol's implementation and renewal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

Consent · report by Eric Sargiacomo · consent procedure · voted 13:29 · A-10-2025-0028 · 2024/0159

Conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol (2024-2029) implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cabo Verde

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the EU's conclusion of a five-year protocol to the fisheries partnership agreement with Cabo Verde, allowing EU vessels to fish tuna and related species in Cabo Verde's waters. In return, the EU will pay Cabo Verde an annual financial contribution of 780,000 euros, partly for access to fishing resources and partly to support the development of Cabo Verde's fisheries sector. The protocol aims to promote sustainable fisheries management, decent working conditions, and the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

Consent · committee report · consent procedure · voted 12:43 · A-10-2025-0004 · 2024/0133