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Draft amending budget No 2/2026: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to expenditure

Draft amending budget No 2/2026 updates the European Union budget for 2026 by adjusting spending, especially payment appropriations, and updating revenue from own resources and other sources. Parliament adopted the draft amending budget, which means the spending changes were approved. Parliament welcomes increased payment appropriations for cohesion programmes and for the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plans under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, and calls on the Commission to monitor implementation and take measures to avoid running out of payment appropriations. Parliament also expresses concern about the security situation in the Union's eastern border regions and calls on the Commission to assess the consequences and propose budgetary measures, including a subsequent Draft Amending Budget, and to fund European Maritime Security and Defence Hubs.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Andrzej Halicki · 18 ballots · voted 13:31 · A-10-2026-0224 · 2026/0144

Draft amending budget No 1/2026: entering the surplus of the financial year 2025

The draft amending budget enters the 2025 surplus of EUR 2,095 million into the 2026 budget, reducing member states' GNI-based contributions by that amount. Parliament approved the Council position, meaning the spending is approved and the amending budget is definitively adopted. Parliament calls for new own resources of at least EUR 60 billion per year to finance the next multiannual financial framework.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Andrzej Halicki · 12 ballots · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0180 · 2026/0090

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

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 Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Romania, Cyprus and Spain with regard to natural disasters in 2025

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to help Romania, Cyprus and Spain recover from natural disasters in 2025. The approved spending releases financial assistance for flood damage in Romania and wildfire damage in Cyprus and Spain. Parliament calls for swift delivery of the aid and for investment in climate prevention and adaptation measures.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Bogdan Rzońca · 2 ballots · voted 13:37 · A-10-2026-0178 · 2026/0120

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

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

Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Commission

Parliament voted on granting discharge for the EU's 2024 general budget, covering the Commission and several executive agencies. The discharge was approved, meaning the spending is formally accepted.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Daniel Freund · 98 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2026-0085 · 2025/2145

Discharge 2024: European Public Prosecutor’s Office

Parliament granted discharge to the Administrative Director of the European Public Prosecutor's Office for implementing its 2024 budget. It also approved the closure of the Office's accounts for that year. The decision includes observations in a resolution, which will be forwarded to the Council, Commission, and Court of Auditors.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 9 ballots · voted 13:59 · A-10-2026-0050 · 2025/2155

Discharge 2024: Agencies

Parliament voted on discharge for several EU agencies' 2024 budgets, including the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators, the Agency for Support for BEREC, the Translation Centre, and the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training. The decision grants discharge to the agencies' directors and approves the closure of their accounts, meaning their spending was approved.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Monika Hohlmeier · 86 ballots · voted 14:05 · A-10-2026-0087 · 2025/2156

Discharge 2024: Joint Undertakings

Parliament granted discharge to the Clean Aviation, Circular Bio-based Europe, Clean Hydrogen, and Europe's Rail Joint Undertakings for the 2024 budget. It also approved the closure of their accounts for that year. The decisions were adopted by an overwhelming majority.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Csaba Molnár · 13 ballots · voted 14:13 · A-10-2026-0046 · 2025/2157

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

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

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

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

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

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Union framework for the national calculation of life-cycle global warming potential

The European Parliament voted to reject an objection to a Commission delegated regulation that sets a Union-wide method for calculating the life-cycle global warming potential of buildings. The objection failed, so the Commission measure goes ahead as planned. The Parliament calls on the Commission to submit a new, more limited delegated regulation by the third quarter of 2026.

Climate & environmentEnergy

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 11:07 · B-10-2026-0178 · 2025/3044

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

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

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

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

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/003 SE/Northvolt – Sweden

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.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize NK603

Parliament objected to a Commission plan to renew the authorisation of genetically modified maize NK603, which is tolerant to glyphosate, for use in food, feed and other products, excluding cultivation. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the renewal cannot go ahead. Parliament called on the Commission to withdraw its decision and not to renew the authorisation, citing concerns about long-term impacts on biodiversity, food safety, farmers' livelihoods and animal health.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:14 · B-10-2025-0562 · 2025/2958

Draft amending budget No 3/2025: adjustment in payment appropriations, update of revenues and other technical updates

Parliament approved the Council position on Draft amending budget No 3/2025, which adjusts payment appropriations, updates revenues, and makes other technical updates. The adopted budget increases payment appropriations by EUR 2.52 billion and commitment appropriations by EUR 123.7 million, while incorporating additional revenues from fines and customs duties. Parliament welcomes the increased payments for the European Regional Development Fund and other programmes, and urges accelerated implementation of certain measures. The resolution instructs the President to declare the amending budget definitively adopted and forward the resolution to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

EU budget & funds

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

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize DAS1131

The European Parliament adopted a resolution objecting to the Commission's draft decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing genetically modified maize DAS1131. The objection blocks the Commission measure, meaning the maize cannot be authorised for sale in the EU under this procedure. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft decision and not to authorise the maize, citing insufficient evidence on long-term impacts.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:58 · B-10-2025-0489 · 2025/2893

Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Spain and France in relation to natural disasters in 2024 and 2025

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

InvestEU Fund strategic investments in the field of defence

The Commission delegated regulation of 28 August 2025 broadens the definition of eligible strategic investments under the InvestEU Fund to include more defence technologies and products for military use, and extends eligibility to entities in associated countries or controlled by non-associated countries under certain conditions. Parliament rejected the objection, so the Commission measure goes ahead and the expanded defence investment rules will apply. Parliament had asked the Commission to refrain from using delegated acts to change InvestEU's scope and to submit any further changes as a legislative proposal under the ordinary legislative procedure.

Economy & single marketDefence & securityEU budget & funds

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:04 · B-10-2025-0456 · 2025/2846

General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026 – all sections

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Council and Council

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.

EU budget & fundsEU institutions & Parliament

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

Discharge 2023: Agencies

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Draft amending budget No 2/2025: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to expenditure

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.

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

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

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/002 DE/Goodyear 2 – Germany

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.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/001 BE/BelGaN – Belgium

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.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize DP51291

Parliament objected to a Commission draft decision that would have authorised selling food and feed made from genetically modified maize DP51291 in the EU. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be marketed in the Union. MEPs cited concerns about the maize's complex engineering, possible allergens, and the herbicide glufosinate linked to it.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · 2 ballots · voted 14:03 · B-10-2025-0407 · 2025/2807

Draft amending budget No 1/2025: entering the surplus of the financial year 2024

Parliament approved the Council position on Draft amending budget No 1/2025, which enters the 2024 surplus of EUR 1 345 million into the 2025 budget. The spending was approved, meaning the surplus reduces member states' GNI-based contributions to the 2025 budget. Parliament calls on the Commission to design a durable budget architecture and urges the Council to adopt new own resources proposals.

EU budget & funds

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

Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Austria, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and Moldova relating to floods that occurred in September 2024 and Bosnia and Herzegovina relating to floods that occurred in October 2024

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: Application EGF/2025/000 TA 2025 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission

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.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675 to add certain countries to the list of high-risk third countries, and to remove other countries from that list

The Commission proposed updating the EU list of high-risk third countries for money laundering and terrorist financing, adding ten countries and removing eight, including Gibraltar. Parliament rejected the objection to this delegated regulation, so the Commission's measure goes ahead as planned. The resolution had asked the Commission to keep Gibraltar on the list and to submit a new act, but that request has no effect now.

Economy & single marketJustice, rule of law & rights

Objections · motion for a resolution · 20 ballots · voted 13:16 · B-10-2025-0311 · 2025/2740

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Parliament

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Council and Council

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Court of Justice of the European Union

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Court of Auditors

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Economic and Social Committee

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Committee of the Regions

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Ombudsman

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Data Protection Supervisor

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European External Action Service

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Discharge 2023: European Public Prosecutor’s Office

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Discharge 2023: Agencies

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Discharge 2023: Joint Undertakings

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2024/003 BE/Van Hool – Belgium

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.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize DP910521

The European Parliament objected to the Commission's draft decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize DP910521. The objection was adopted, meaning the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be authorised for sale in the EU. The resolution cites concerns about the herbicide glufosinate, the Cry1B.34 toxin, and inadequate risk assessment.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · 4 ballots · voted 12:08 · B-10-2025-0061 · 2024/3010

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize MON 95275

Parliament objected to a Commission draft decision that would have authorised the sale of products made from genetically modified maize MON 95275. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be authorised as proposed. Parliament asks the Commission to withdraw its draft and submit a new one, and to consider risks to biodiversity, food safety and health.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · 6 ballots · voted 12:10 · B-10-2025-0060 · 2024/3011

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2024/002 BE/Limburg machinery and paper – Belgium

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.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Germany and Italy relating to floods occurred in 2024

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Draft amending budget No 5/2024: adjustment in payment appropriations, update of revenues and other technical updates

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603

The European Parliament objected to the Commission's draft decision renewing the authorisation of genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603, which is resistant to glyphosate and produces insecticidal proteins. The objection was adopted, blocking the Commission measure, meaning the renewal authorisation cannot go ahead. Parliament cited concerns about the lack of assessment of complementary herbicides, potential effects of Bt toxins, and impacts on non-target organisms.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 12:07 · B-10-2024-0148 · 2024/2836

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × MON 88017 × 59122 and eight of its sub-combinations

The European Parliament adopted a resolution objecting to the Commission's draft decision renewing the authorisation for genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × MON 88017 × 59122 and eight sub-combinations. The objection blocks the Commission measure, meaning the renewal authorisation does not go ahead. Parliament cites concerns about the assessment of complementary herbicides, Bt toxins, and effects on non-target organisms.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 12:09 · B-10-2024-0147 · 2024/2834

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize MON 810

The European Parliament objected to a Commission decision renewing the authorisation of genetically modified maize MON 810 for food and feed products. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the authorisation does not go ahead. Parliament considers the decision exceeds the Commission's powers and is inconsistent with EU law, and calls on the Commission to repeal it.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:10 · B-10-2024-0146 · 2024/2840

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize DP915635

Parliament objected to a Commission decision authorising the sale of products made from genetically modified maize DP915635. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be marketed in the EU. Parliament cited concerns about the herbicide glufosinate and the toxin IPD079Ea, and called for more assessment.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 12:10 · B-10-2024-0149 · 2024/2839

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize DP23211

Parliament objected to a Commission decision authorising the sale of products made from genetically modified maize DP23211. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be marketed in the EU. MEPs argued the decision went beyond the Commission's powers and was inconsistent with EU law on genetically modified food and feed.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 12:11 · B-10-2024-0150 · 2024/2838

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize DP202216

The European Parliament objected to a draft Commission decision that would have authorised selling products made from genetically modified maize DP202216, which is resistant to the herbicide glufosinate and has increased yield potential. MEPs adopted the objection, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be marketed in the EU. Parliament argued the draft decision exceeded the Commission's powers and was inconsistent with EU law, citing concerns about the herbicide's risks and the lack of a proper assessment.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 12:13 · B-10-2024-0152 · 2024/2837

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize MON 94804

Parliament objected to a Commission draft decision that would have authorised selling products made from genetically modified maize MON 94804, engineered to reduce plant height. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be authorised under this procedure. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft and submit a new one to the committee.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:14 · B-10-2024-0153 · 2024/2841

General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 – all sections

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.

EU budget & funds

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

Draft amending budget No 2/2024: entering the surplus of the financial year 2023

The draft amending budget enters the 2023 surplus of EUR 633 million into the 2024 budget. Parliament approved the Council position, meaning the spending was approved. Parliament also urges the Council to adopt proposals on own resources reform to increase revenue.

EU budget & funds

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