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Parliament gave its consent to the EU–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement, which sets the framework for political, economic and cooperation ties between the EU and Mexico. The consent means the EU can now conclude the agreement, which was proposed by the Commission and requested by the Council. Parliament also instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Mexico.

Consent · report by Javi López, Borja Giménez Larraz · consent procedure · voted 13:13 · A-10-2026-0181 · 2025/0810

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.

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

Parliament gave its consent to the EU–Mexico Interim Agreement on Trade, which the Council had asked it to approve. The agreement covers trade between the European Union and the United Mexican States. Parliament's consent means the Council can now conclude the agreement on behalf of the EU.

Consent · report by Borja Giménez Larraz · consent procedure · voted 13:21 · A-10-2026-0198 · 2025/0271

The draft decision concerns a Protocol updating the EU–Morocco aviation agreement to reflect Croatia joining the EU. Parliament gave its consent, so the Protocol can be concluded and Croatia gets the same air transport benefits as other member states. Parliament asks its President to forward the position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of member states and Morocco.

Consent · report by Tomas Tobé · consent procedure · voted 13:22 · A-10-2026-0177 · 2023/0142

Parliament gave its consent to the EU-Morocco agreement updating Morocco's participation in the PRIMA research partnership, aligning it with Horizon Europe rules until 2031. The agreement continues scientific cooperation on water, farming and food challenges in the Mediterranean, with no extra budget beyond existing PRIMA funding. Parliament asks the Commission to monitor the agreement's implementation, especially agricultural imports, to ensure reciprocity and safeguards for EU producers.

Consent · report by Paolo Borchia · consent procedure · voted 13:24 · A-10-2026-0151 · 2025/0387

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

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.

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

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.

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

Agenda · voted 18:16

Agenda · voted 18:18

The agreement modifies EU tariff-rate quotas on agricultural, fish and industrial goods to account for the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, splitting existing volumes between the EU and the UK. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, which adjusts the quota for husked (brown) rice with Pakistan, among others. The consent allows the Council to adopt the decision concluding the agreement.

Consent · report by Saskia Bricmont · consent procedure · voted 13:52 · A-10-2026-0134 · 2021/0042

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.

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

The Council asked Parliament to consent to a decision on measures for implementing Protocol No 37 on the financial consequences of the ECSC Treaty's expiry and the Research Fund for Coal and Steel. Parliament gave its consent, meaning the Council can adopt the decision. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

Consent · report by Johan Van Overtveldt · consent procedure · voted 13:36 · A-10-2026-0158 · 2025/0390

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.

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

Agenda · voted 18:10

Agenda · voted 18:12

Parliament gave its consent to the EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, which the Council had asked it to approve. The agreement sets out a framework for cooperation between the European Union and Uzbekistan. Parliament's approval means the Council can now conclude the agreement on behalf of the Union.

Consent · report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk · consent procedure · voted 13:12 · A-10-2026-0102 · 2024/0260

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.

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

Parliament gave its consent to the EU concluding the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, which aims to strengthen international cooperation against cybercrime and to share electronic evidence of serious crimes. The consent means the EU can now ratify the convention, which the rapporteur recommends as an important tool for cooperation while stressing the need to apply its safeguards to protect fundamental rights.

Consent · report by Moritz Körner · consent procedure · voted 13:19 · A-10-2026-0090 · 2025/0231

The agreement lets Eurojust cooperate and exchange personal data with Lebanese judicial authorities to fight serious cross-border crime such as terrorism, cybercrime, drug and arms trafficking, and migrant smuggling. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, meaning the EU can conclude it. Lebanon will appoint a Liaison Prosecutor to Eurojust, and the agreement includes data protection safeguards.

Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 13:20 · A-10-2026-0132 · 2024/0155

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.

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

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.

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

The agreement sets conditions for Canadian legal entities and products originating in Canada to take part in procurement under the SAFE Instrument. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, meaning it can now be ratified. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Canada.

Consent · report by Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Borys Budka · consent procedure · voted 13:24 · A-10-2026-0144 · 2025/0413

Agenda · voted 18:12

Agenda · voted 18:12

Agenda · voted 18:15

Agenda · voted 18:16

Consent · consent procedure · voted 13:11

The draft Council decision amends the European Electoral Act to let MEPs who are pregnant or have recently given birth vote by proxy in plenary for up to three months before the expected birth and six months after. Parliament gave its consent to the Council's position, which also says the MEP statute and Parliament's rules should set out the general and detailed conditions for such delegation. The reform will enter into force after member states approve it according to their constitutional requirements.

Consent · report by Juan Fernando López Aguilar · consent procedure · voted 13:14 · A-10-2026-0123 · 2025/0900

The agreement lets airlines transfer passenger name record (PNR) data to Icelandic authorities to prevent and fight terrorism and serious crime. Parliament gave its consent, allowing the Council to conclude the EU-Iceland agreement. The deal sets rules for processing, storage, and retention, with safeguards for privacy and oversight.

Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 14:29 · A-10-2026-0072 · 2025/0156

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.

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

Parliament gave its consent to the EU's conclusion of an air transport agreement with the United States, Iceland and Norway, and to an ancillary agreement on its application. The agreement liberalises market access, capacity, pricing and routes between the EU and US aviation markets, and includes social and environmental provisions. It has been provisionally applied since 2007 and has brought economic benefits, with transatlantic passenger numbers reaching a record high.

Consent · report by Johan Danielsson · consent procedure · voted 14:30 · A-10-2026-0068 · 2011/0102

The agreement lets airlines transfer passenger name record (PNR) data between the EU and Norway to prevent and fight terrorism and serious crime. Parliament gave its consent, so the agreement can now be concluded. Parliament asks its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of member states and Norway.

Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 14:30 · A-10-2026-0071 · 2025/0145

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.

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

Parliament granted discharge to its President for implementing the EU general budget for 2024, covering Parliament's own section. This approves how Parliament spent its funds for that year, following scrutiny of accounts and management. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, including calls for gender equality measures.

Budget · report by Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy · 97 ballots · voted 13:30 · A-10-2026-0081 · 2025/2146

The European Parliament voted on granting discharge for the 2024 EU general budget, Section II, covering the European Council and the Council. Parliament decided to postpone its decision on granting discharge to the Secretary-General of the Council, meaning the spending was not approved at this stage. 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 Pasquale Tridico · 16 ballots · voted 13:45 · A-10-2026-0051 · 2025/2147

Parliament granted discharge to the Registrar of the Court of Justice for implementing the EU general budget for 2024, approving the spending. The decision covers the Court's administrative budget, which was about EUR 0.5 billion, and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament also forwarded the decision to the Court, the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors for publication.

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 8 ballots · voted 13:48 · A-10-2026-0055 · 2025/2148

Parliament granted discharge to the Court of Auditors for its 2024 budget implementation, approving the spending. The decision covers the Court's administrative spending, which Parliament found to be low risk overall. Parliament also adopted observations, including calls for the Court to keep it updated on audit methodology changes.

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 16 ballots · voted 13:49 · A-10-2026-0052 · 2025/2149

Parliament approved the discharge for the European External Action Service's implementation of the EU general budget for 2024. This decision grants the High Representative discharge for the EEAS budget, based on the Court of Auditors' assurance that accounts are reliable and transactions legal. The resolution accompanying the decision includes observations on the EEAS's budget management, such as noting a 100% commitment implementation rate and calling for continued efforts to reduce late payments.

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 27 ballots · voted 13:53 · A-10-2026-0053 · 2025/2150

Parliament granted discharge to the Secretary-General of the European Economic and Social Committee for implementing its 2024 budget, approving the spending. The decision covers the Committee's budget under EU administrative spending, which the Court of Auditors found to be low risk with no specific issues. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, calling for continued improvements in financial governance and transparency.

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 5 ballots · voted 13:57 · A-10-2026-0059 · 2025/2151

Parliament granted discharge to the European Ombudsman for implementing its 2024 budget, approving the spending. The decision covers the Ombudsman's budget under the EU's general budget and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament noted the budget amounted to EUR 13,843,160 in 2024, with an implementation rate of 97.55%. It also called on the Commission to adjust fees for access to the SUMMA financial system to be proportionate to the Ombudsman's size.

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 2 ballots · voted 13:58 · A-10-2026-0054 · 2025/2153

Parliament granted discharge to the Secretary-General of the Committee of the Regions for implementing the EU general budget for 2024, Section VII. This approves the spending, meaning the Committee's budget execution for that year is accepted. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, which will be forwarded to the Committee, the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors.

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 4 ballots · voted 13:58 · A-10-2026-0056 · 2025/2152

Parliament granted discharge to the European Data Protection Supervisor for implementing the EU general budget in 2024, approving the spending. The decision covers the Supervisor's budget, which totalled EUR 24 329 460, and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament forwards the decision to the Supervisor, the Council, the Commission, and other EU bodies for publication.

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 4 ballots · voted 13:59 · A-10-2026-0057 · 2025/2154

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Parliament gave its consent to the Council regulation laying down the EU's multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034. The framework sets the EU's long-term budget priorities and spending limits for that period. Parliament's consent is required under the Treaty before the Council can adopt the regulation.

Consent · report by Siegfried Mureşan, Carla Tavares · consent procedure · 150 ballots · voted 13:13 · A-10-2026-0105 · 2025/0571R

Consent · consent procedure

Other · voted 13:08

Agenda · voted 18:12

Agenda · voted 18:15

Parliament consented to the EU concluding the UN Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships, which harmonises the legal effects of court-ordered ship sales across countries. The Convention ensures that a judicial sale conferring full title is recognised in all contracting states, requiring deregistration or transfer of the ship's registration and prohibiting seizure for pre-existing claims. The rapporteur raised concerns about national sovereignty, creditor protection, and potential regulation shopping, suggesting possible safeguards such as exceptions for public interest and review mechanisms.

Consent · report by Ton Diepeveen · consent procedure · voted 11:38 · A-10-2026-0049 · 2025/0233

This agreement adjusts EU import quotas for farm, fish and industrial goods after the UK left the EU, splitting the volumes between the EU and the UK. Parliament gave its consent, allowing the Council to adopt the decision and the agreement to enter into force. The deal with China covers 32 quotas with negotiating rights and 11 with consultation rights, with changes agreed for garlic and processed poultry meat.

Consent · report by Jérémy Decerle · consent procedure · voted 11:38 · A-10-2026-0026 · 2023/0183

The agreement updates the EU-Lebanon scientific cooperation deal so Lebanon can keep taking part in the PRIMA research partnership, which focuses on water, farming and food systems. Parliament gave its consent, meaning the agreement can now be concluded. Parliament asks its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Lebanon.

Consent · report by Borys Budka · consent procedure · voted 11:38 · A-10-2026-0029 · 2024/0324

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.

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

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.

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

Agenda · voted 15:17

Agenda · voted 15:23

Agenda · voted 15:27