Sittings

Erasmus+ programme 2028-2034

✦ AI The proposal would set up the Erasmus+ programme for the period 2028-2034 and repeal Regulations (EU) 2021/817 and (EU) 2021/888. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, which is the starting point for agreeing the final text with the Council. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski · 1st reading · 35 ballots · voted 13:12 · A-10-2026-0257 · 2025/0222

Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Council and Council

✦ AI The report concerns the 2024 EU general budget, section II, which covers the European Council and the Council, and it proposes whether to grant discharge for how that money was spent. Parliament decided not to grant discharge to the Secretary-General of the Council for the implementation of the European Council and Council budget for the 2024 financial year. Parliament states that the Council has refused to cooperate in the discharge procedure since 2009, including for 2024, and that this prevents Parliament from making an informed decision based on a thorough scrutiny of the Council's budget implementation. Parliament calls on the Council to resume negotiations with Parliament without delay with a view to drawing up binding working arrangements for the discharge procedure.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 6 ballots · voted 13:39 · A-10-2026-0258 · 2025/2147

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/004 FI/Etelä-Suomi and Helsinki-Uusimaa paper – Finland

✦ AI Parliament considered a proposal to use the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to help workers dismissed in the paper industry in the Finnish regions of Etelä-Suomi and Helsinki-Uusimaa. Parliament approved the use of the fund, which means a financial contribution of EUR 1 102 560 is made available to support 351 dismissed workers in returning to the labour market. The money covers 60 % of the total costs of the measures, which include job-search training and career coaching, vocational training, help with starting a business, wage subsidies and mobility allowances. Parliament also called on the Finnish authorities to take measures against social inequality and structural barriers and to tailor support to the needs and profiles of the workers concerned, such as age, gender and level of education.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

Budget · report by Aura Salla · 4 ballots · voted 13:41 · A-10-2026-0273 · 2026/0254

Public interface connected to the Internal Market Information System for the declaration of posting of workers

✦ AI The proposal concerns a public interface connected to the Internal Market Information System for the declaration of posting of workers, and would amend Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEconomy & single marketDigital, AI & data

New laws · report by Johan Danielsson, Andreas Schwab · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 13:23 · A-10-2025-0162 · 2024/0301

CO2 emission class of heavy-duty vehicles with trailers

✦ AI Parliament is working on a proposed law that would amend existing EU rules on road charges and vehicle documents as regards the CO2 emission class of heavy-duty vehicles with trailers, and would clarify and simplify certain provisions. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, which sets out where MEPs stand before they negotiate with the Council. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equalityEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Matteo Ricci · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 13:09 · A-10-2026-0131 · 2023/0134

Empowering France to accede to the Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles

✦ AI The proposal concerns a decision by Parliament and the Council empowering France to accede to the Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, meaning it adopted the text as its official position. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equalityEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Pierfrancesco Maran, Mélissa Camara · 1st reading · voted 13:10 · A-10-2026-0095 · 2025/0349

Consular protection for unrepresented citizens of the Union in third countries

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a draft Council directive that amends Directive (EU) 2015/637 on consular protection for unrepresented citizens of the Union in third countries and Directive (EU) 2019/997 establishing an EU Emergency Travel Document. Parliament approved the Commission proposal as amended, which means its position on the law now stands and will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments. Parliament calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly and on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the approved text. Parliament also asks the Council to consult it again if the Council intends to substantially amend the Commission proposal.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Lena Düpont · consultation · 8 ballots · voted 13:11 · A-10-2026-0254 · 2023/0441

Protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or reprotoxic substances at work

✦ AI Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a proposal to amend Directive 2004/37/EC by adding substances and setting limit values in its Annexes I, III and IIIa. The text supports the sixth revision of the carcinogens and mutagens directive, which extends protection to workers in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, healthcare, emergency services, waste management and the circular economy. It includes binding occupational exposure limit values for cobalt and inorganic cobalt compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, isoprene and 1,4-dioxane, and covers welding fumes containing carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic substances. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and national parliaments.

HealthJobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Liesbet Sommen · 1st reading · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0100 · 2025/0232

Coordination of social security systems

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law updating the coordination of social security systems across EU member states. The law aims to make it easier for people moving within Europe to keep their social security rights, including unemployment benefits, long-term care, and family benefits. Parliament's position includes changes to unemployment benefit export periods, aggregation of insurance periods, and clarifications on cross-border workers. It also calls for better cooperation between authorities and digitalisation of documents.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Gabriele Bischoff · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:33 · A-8-2018-0386 · 2016/0397

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: Application EGF/2026/000 TA 2026 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission

✦ AI The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of EUR 210 000 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. The funds will finance administrative and technical expenditure for implementing the fund, including meetings, seminars, communication activities, and an electronic data exchange system. Parliament calls on the Commission to continue inviting it to meetings and seminars and to simplify the application procedure.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Lucia Yar · voted 13:36 · A-10-2026-0179 · 2026/0126

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from Belgium – EGF/2025/009 BE/Soliver

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers laid off by Soliver, a Belgian glass manufacturer that went bankrupt. The decision releases EU money for personalised services such as job-search help, training and retraining for the 803 affected workers in Flanders. Parliament agreed with the Commission that Belgium meets the conditions for the support.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Bogdan Rzońca · 2 ballots · voted 13:37 · A-10-2026-0149 · 2026/0097

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/008 BE/Liberty - Belgium

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by the bankruptcy of Liberty in Belgium. The decision releases EU money for tailored measures such as training, guidance and job-search help for the affected workers. Parliament agreed with the Commission that Belgium meets the conditions for the support.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Matthias Ecke · 2 ballots · voted 14:32 · A-10-2026-0084 · 2026/0066

European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: workers affected by imminent job displacement

✦ AI The proposal amends the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to support workers facing imminent job displacement during company restructuring. Parliament adopted its position, broadening the Fund's scope to include workers in direct suppliers and downstream users, with safeguards for social dialogue and State aid clarity. Parliament also calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Liesbet Sommen · 1st reading · voted 14:01 · A-10-2025-0251 · 2025/0073

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/005 AT/KTM - Austria

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by KTM in Austria. The decision releases EUR 1 806 624 for personalised services such as career guidance, training, and job-search help for 420 targeted beneficiaries. The funding follows the insolvency of KTM, a motorcycle producer in Upper Austria, and aims to help displaced workers reintegrate into the labour market.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Budget · report by Janusz Lewandowski · voted 11:39 · A-10-2026-0060 · 2026/0037

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/007 BE/Casa - Belgium

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support 416 workers made redundant by Casa in Belgium. The decision releases EUR 1 916 733, covering 85% of the total cost of tailored measures such as training, outplacement and job fairs. Parliament asks Belgian authorities to ensure visibility of EU funding and to carry out thorough final evaluations of the measures.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Hélder Sousa Silva · voted 11:39 · A-10-2026-0061 · 2026/0038

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/004 BE/Tupperware – Belgium

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by Tupperware in Belgium. The decision releases EU funding for personalised services such as job-search assistance, training, and outplacement for the affected workers. Parliament also calls on Belgian authorities to provide tailored support for workers with low education levels and to shorten the time between application and financing decision.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Jean-Marc Germain · voted 12:55 · A-10-2026-0030 · 2026/0004

Establishing an EU talent pool

✦ AI The EU talent pool is a proposed EU-wide platform to match jobseekers from non-EU countries with employers in the Union. Parliament adopted its position on the law, backing the proposal with amendments. The position calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Migration & asylumJobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Abir Al-Sahlani · 1st reading · 56 ballots · voted 13:14 · A-10-2025-0045 · 2023/0404

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/006 BE/Audi – Belgium

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by Audi in Belgium. The decision releases EU funding for personalised services such as counselling, training, job-search help and business start-up support for the affected workers. Parliament also calls on Belgian authorities to help repurpose the closed factory and to tackle regional unemployment.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Budget · report by Nicolae Ștefănuță · 6 ballots · voted 12:20 · A-10-2026-0006 · 2026/0001