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Parliament gave its consent to the EU-Jordan agreement updating Jordan's participation in the PRIMA research partnership. The agreement aligns Jordan's role with Horizon Europe rules and lets it stay engaged in the partnership until 2031. PRIMA addresses Mediterranean challenges like water management and farming systems, and Jordan has been a partner since its start.

Consent · report by Paolo Borchia · consent procedure · voted 12:27 · A-10-2025-0228 · 2024/0178

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers laid off by the Swedish battery maker Northvolt. The decision releases EU money for personalised services such as job-search help, training, business start-up support and allowances for the affected workers. Parliament also calls for faster handling of such applications and for thorough checks on how the funds are used.

Budget · report by Aura Salla · 7 ballots · voted 13:12 · A-10-2025-0239 · 2025/0326

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0264 · 2025/2064

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0263 · 2025/2063

Budget · report by Victor Negrescu · 10 ballots · voted 12:07 · A-10-2025-0237 · 2025/0319

The European Parliament gave its consent to the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement, which sets binding rules for digital trade between the two parties. The agreement facilitates cross-border data flows, bans customs duties on electronic transmissions, and protects consumers online, while respecting privacy and data protection rights. Parliament's approval means the Council can now conclude the agreement, which is the EU's first standalone digital trade pact with a partner country.

Consent · report by Svenja Hahn · consent procedure · voted 11:55 · A-10-2025-0187 · 2025/0009

The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to assist Spain after the Valencia floods in October 2024 and France after cyclones Chido in Mayotte and Garance in Réunion. The decision releases financial aid for the affected regions, demonstrating the Union's solidarity with the victims and authorities. Parliament calls for increased investment in disaster prevention and climate adaptation, and for assessing the Union budget's capacity to respond to major disasters.

Budget · report by Sandra Gómez López · 4 ballots · voted 12:04 · A-10-2025-0215 · 2025/0318

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0216 · 2025/2122

Budget · 187 ballots · voted 14:07

The European Parliament approved the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026, covering all sections. The approval means the spending plans in the budget were adopted as proposed. The resolution reaffirms Parliament's commitment to its political priorities for the 2026 budget.

Budget · report by Andrzej Halicki, Matjaž Nemec · 194 ballots · voted 14:24 · A-10-2025-0192

Parliament refused to grant discharge to the Secretary-General of the Council for the implementation of the 2023 budget of the European Council and the Council. The spending was approved, meaning the discharge was granted. Parliament set out its observations in a resolution and instructed its President to forward the decision to the European Council, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors.

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 11 ballots · voted 14:53 · A-10-2025-0167 · 2024/2021

Parliament decided to grant discharge to the European Union Agency for Asylum for its 2023 budget, approving the spending. It also approved the closure of the agency's accounts for that financial year. Parliament calls on the agency and OLAF to make an anonymised summary of the OLAF report publicly available.

Budget · report by Erik Marquardt · 6 ballots · voted 14:58 · A-10-2025-0169 · 2024/2030

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.

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

The European Parliament voted on the draft Council decision to withdraw the European Union from the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG). Parliament gave its consent to the withdrawal, meaning the EU can proceed with leaving the IRSG. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, member states' governments and parliaments, and the IRSG Secretariat.

Consent · report by Bernd Lange · consent procedure · voted 13:54 · A-10-2025-0186 · 2017/0159

The draft amending budget No 2/2025 updates the revenue side of the EU budget, including own resources, and adjusts expenditure for certain items. Parliament approved the Council's position on the draft amending budget, meaning the spending was approved. The update includes lower estimates for customs duties, VAT bases, and plastic waste, but a higher gross national income base, and adjusts the UK contribution and fines. Parliament also calls for new own resources and questions certain expenditure increases and reallocations.

Budget · report by Victor Negrescu · 12 ballots · voted 13:58 · A-10-2025-0165 · 2025/0206

Parliament approved mobilising €3,085,166 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for redundant workers (EGF) to support Germany after 1,171 job cuts at Goodyear Germany GmbH. The money covers personalised services like retraining, career advice, job-search help and start-up grants for 915 targeted workers made redundant in the rubber and plastics sector. Parliament agreed with the Commission that Germany meets the intervention conditions and called for thorough final evaluations of the measures.

Budget · report by Olivier Chastel · 6 ballots · voted 14:00 · A-10-2025-0168 · 2025/0245

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by the Belgian semiconductor company BelGaN. The decision releases EU funding for personalised measures such as training, job-search assistance and outplacement for the 417 displaced workers. Parliament also called for faster procedures and comprehensive final evaluations of the support provided.

Budget · report by Bogdan Rzońca · 5 ballots · voted 14:01 · A-10-2025-0163 · 2025/0198

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0183 · 2024/2086

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0180 · 2024/2063

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0181 · 2024/2101

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0179 · 2025/2029

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0184 · 2024/2042

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0178 · 2024/2044

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0182 · 2025/2096

The draft decision concerns Vanuatu's accession to the Interim Partnership Agreement between the EU and Pacific States, a trade agreement. Parliament gave its consent to the accession, meaning the agreement can proceed. The accession reinforces the legal framework for EU trade with Pacific partners and incorporates Vanuatu into joint rules and institutions.

Consent · report by Dariusz Joński · consent procedure · voted 14:21 · A-10-2025-0141 · 2025/0055

The European Parliament voted on the renewal of the EU-India Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation. Parliament gave its consent to the renewal, which extends the existing framework for another five years without creating new rights or obligations. The agreement enables continued collaboration in areas like clean energy, health, AI, and sustainable development.

Consent · report by Borys Budka · consent procedure · voted 14:21 · A-10-2025-0145 · 2025/0066

The European Parliament voted on a draft Council decision to conclude a cooperation agreement between the EU and Switzerland on European satellite navigation programmes. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, meaning the EU can now conclude it with Switzerland. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Switzerland.

Consent · report by Borys Budka · consent procedure · voted 14:22 · A-10-2025-0146 · 2012/0231

The agreement sets up cooperation between Europol and Brazil's Federal Police, allowing the transfer of personal and non-personal data to fight serious crime and terrorism. Parliament gave its consent, meaning the EU can conclude the agreement with Brazil. The agreement includes safeguards for human rights, privacy, and data protection, as confirmed by the European Data Protection Supervisor.

Consent · report by Nikola Bartůšek · consent procedure · voted 13:51 · A-10-2025-0142 · 2024/0321

Parliament voted on the draft Council decision to conclude the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the Kyrgyz Republic. MEPs gave their consent to the agreement, meaning the EU can now conclude it. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and the Kyrgyz Republic.

Consent · report by Nacho Sánchez Amor · consent procedure · voted 13:52 · A-10-2025-0105 · 2022/0184

Budget · report by Victor Negrescu · 12 ballots · voted 13:23 · A-10-2025-0116 · 2025/0091

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to help Austria, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina recover from floods in 2024. The decision releases over 280 million euros in aid, with specific amounts for each country, to address damage from the September and October floods. MEPs also called for investing in climate adaptation and for expanding the fund's budget to better respond to future disasters.

Budget · report by Andrzej Halicki · 3 ballots · voted 13:25 · A-10-2025-0114 · 2025/0138

The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of EUR 170,000 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. This funding covers administrative and technical expenditure for implementing the EGF in 2025, including expert group meetings, a networking seminar, information activities, and work on the electronic data exchange system. Parliament also calls on the Commission to continue inviting it to EGF meetings and seminars, and to enhance the fund's visibility and transparency.

Budget · report by Jean-Marc Germain · 2 ballots · voted 13:28 · A-10-2025-0115 · 2025/0135

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.

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

Parliament gave its consent to the agreement amending the EU-Ukraine deal on the carriage of freight by road of 29 June 2022. The consent means the Council can now conclude the agreement on behalf of the Union. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Ukraine.

Consent · report by Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi · consent procedure · voted 13:43 · A-10-2025-0102 · 2024/0290

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.

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

Parliament approved the EU general budget for 2023, covering the Commission and several executive agencies. This decision grants discharge, meaning the spending is approved. The decision will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and other bodies.

Budget · report by Niclas Herbst · 120 ballots · voted 13:24 · A-10-2025-0074 · 2024/2019

The European Parliament voted on granting discharge for the implementation of the EU general budget for 2023, specifically for its own section. MEPs approved the spending, meaning the Parliament's budget execution for that year was accepted. The decision will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors for publication.

Budget · report by Monika Hohlmeier · voted 13:40 · A-10-2025-0062 · 2024/2020

Parliament adopted a decision on discharge for the 2023 EU general budget, Section II, covering the European Council and Council. The decision postpones granting discharge to the Secretary-General of the Council and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament calls on the Council to cooperate in the discharge procedure and to resume negotiations on a memorandum of understanding.

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 14 ballots · voted 13:41 · A-10-2025-0052 · 2024/2021

Parliament granted discharge to the Court of Justice of the European Union for implementing its 2023 budget, approving the spending. The decision covers the Court's budget under the EU's general budget for that financial year. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations on the Court's financial management and operations.

Budget · report by Cristian Terheş · 9 ballots · voted 13:43 · A-10-2025-0050 · 2024/2022

Parliament granted discharge to the Court of Auditors for implementing the EU general budget in 2023, approving the spending. The decision covers the Court's own budget and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament also instructed its President to forward the decision to the Council, Commission, and Court of Auditors.

Budget · report by Dick Erixon · 16 ballots · voted 13:44 · A-10-2025-0047 · 2024/2023

Parliament granted discharge to the European Economic and Social Committee for implementing the EU general budget in 2023, approving the spending. The decision covers the Committee's budget execution and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament forwards the decision to the Committee, Council, Commission, and Court of Auditors for publication.

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 5 ballots · voted 13:46 · A-10-2025-0054 · 2024/2025

Parliament granted discharge to the Committee of the Regions for implementing the EU general budget for 2023, approving its spending. The decision covers the Committee's budget under Heading 7, which totalled EUR 12,3 billion for all institutions in 2023. Parliament noted the Court of Auditors' finding that a building maintenance contract's 10-year duration was not sufficiently justified.

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 5 ballots · voted 13:47 · A-10-2025-0046 · 2024/2026

Parliament decided to grant discharge to the European Ombudsman for the implementation of its 2023 budget, approving the spending. The decision covers the EU general budget for 2023, Section VIII – European Ombudsman, and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament also forwards the decision to the Ombudsman, the Council, the Commission, and other EU bodies for publication.

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 4 ballots · voted 13:48 · A-10-2025-0055 · 2024/2027

Parliament granted discharge to the European Data Protection Supervisor for implementing the EU general budget for 2023, approving the spending. The decision covers Section IX of the budget and includes observations in a resolution, which will be forwarded to EU institutions and published.

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 6 ballots · voted 13:49 · A-10-2025-0053 · 2024/2028

Parliament granted discharge to the European External Action Service for implementing the EU general budget in 2023, approving the spending. The decision covers the Service's administrative budget, including its headquarters and delegations, and follows the Court of Auditors' annual report. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, urging timely payments and better procurement practices.

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 21 ballots · voted 13:50 · A-10-2025-0069 · 2024/2024

Parliament granted discharge to the Administrative Director of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office for implementing its 2023 budget, approving the spending. It also approved the closure of the office’s accounts for the 2023 financial year. The resolution accompanying the discharge welcomes the Court of Auditors’ positive opinion on the accounts and the legality of transactions.

Budget · report by Tomáš Zdechovský · 23 ballots · voted 13:53 · A-10-2025-0051 · 2024/2029

Parliament granted discharge to the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for its 2023 budget, approving the closure of its accounts. It also granted discharge to the Agency for Support for BEREC, the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union, and the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, approving their accounts. The decisions mean the spending of these agencies for 2023 was approved.

Budget · report by Erik Marquardt · 106 ballots · voted 13:59 · A-10-2025-0065 · 2024/2030

Parliament decided on discharge for several EU joint undertakings for the 2023 budget year, including Clean Aviation, Circular Bio-based Europe, Clean Hydrogen, and Europe's Rail. The decision grants discharge to the executive directors and approves the closure of accounts for these undertakings, meaning their spending was approved. Parliament also forwards its decisions to the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors for publication in the Official Journal.

Budget · report by Michal Wiezik · 31 ballots · voted 14:10 · A-10-2025-0056 · 2024/2031

Parliament gave its consent to the Council decision inviting member states to accept, in the interest of the European Union, amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005). The amendments, adopted on 1 June 2024, introduce a "pandemic emergency" as the highest global alert level and issue non-binding Temporary Recommendations to guide countries. They also strengthen cooperation and set up a coordinating financial mechanism for building core capacities. The decision does not create additional financial obligations for member states, who remain responsible for their health policy.

Consent · committee report · consent procedure · voted 13:14 · A-10-2025-0064 · 2024/0299

The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by the Belgian company Van Hool. The decision releases €7,999,015 to fund personalised services such as job-search support, retraining, and outplacement for 2,397 former Van Hool workers in Belgium. The Parliament agrees with the Commission that Belgium meets the conditions for this aid and instructs its President to sign the decision with the Council.

Budget · committee report · 5 ballots · voted 13:15 · A-10-2025-0080 · 2025/0061

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0077 · 2024/2047

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0081 · 2024/2102

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0078 · 2024/2089

The European Parliament gave its consent to agreements setting up EU financial mechanisms with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway for May 2021 to April 2028, plus additional protocols on fish imports. These arrangements provide a financial contribution to economic and social cohesion in the EEA, with new concessions and flexibility on unexhausted quotas. The rapporteur raised concerns about imbalances in the fisheries protocol with Norway but backed the package as a whole. Parliament asks the Commission to address these concerns and imbalances in the EU fishing sector swiftly.

Consent · report by Željana Zovko · consent procedure · voted 13:27 · A-10-2025-0036 · 2024/0052

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.

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

The agreement enhances judicial cooperation between Eurojust and Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities to combat serious crime, including organised crime and terrorism. Parliament gave its consent, allowing the transfer of personal data between Eurojust and Bosnia and Herzegovina with privacy safeguards. Parliament forwards its position to the Council, the Commission, member states, and Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities.

Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 13:30 · A-10-2025-0027 · 2024/0167

The agreement adjusts EU tariff-rate quotas with Norway after the UK's withdrawal from the EU, following WTO rules. Parliament gave its consent, allowing the Council to adopt the decision and the agreement to enter into force. The changes revise shares for pig meat and skimmed-milk powder quotas, based on updated trade data.

Consent · committee report · consent procedure · voted 12:03 · A-10-2025-0017 · 2023/0341

The agreement sets rules for transferring and processing airline passenger name record data between Canada and the EU to fight serious crime and terrorism. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, meaning the EU can conclude it. Parliament asks that the agreement be applied with strict safeguards for fundamental rights, as recommended by the European Data Protection Supervisor.

Consent · committee report · consent procedure · voted 12:06 · A-10-2025-0013 · 2024/0051

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0015 · 2024/2045

Parliament gave its consent to renewing the EU-Ukraine agreement on science and technology cooperation for another five years. The agreement, first signed in 2002, has been renewed four times and will otherwise stay unchanged. Parliament's decision allows the existing cooperation to continue, with no new rights or obligations.

Consent · committee report · consent procedure · voted 12:43 · A-10-2025-0007 · 2024/0240

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.

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

The agreement updates bilateral air services deals between Bangladesh and seven EU member states, removing references to the UK after its withdrawal. Parliament gave its consent, allowing any EU airline to fly between Bangladesh and the seven member states where traffic rights permit. The agreement includes standard EU clauses on aviation safety, fuel taxation, and competition rules.

Consent · committee report · consent procedure · voted 12:43 · A-10-2025-0005 · 2015/0188

The European Parliament voted on the agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Serbia on operational activities by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Serbia. Parliament gave its consent, meaning the agreement can be concluded. The agreement enables the Agency to conduct joint operations and deploy border management teams in Serbia, including at its borders with non-EU countries. Parliament asks the Agency to promptly inform it of implementation activities and to include cooperation assessments in annual reports.

Consent · report by Karlo Ressler · consent procedure · voted 12:28 · A-10-2024-0027 · 2024/0074