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The agreement sets out the terms for Jordan's participation in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA), amending the EU-Jordan scientific cooperation agreement. Parliament gave its consent, allowing Jordan to remain fully engaged in the partnership until 2031 under the updated Horizon Europe framework. The decision ensures continuity of cooperation on shared challenges like water management and farming systems.

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, and business start-up support for the affected workers. Parliament also calls for faster procedures to ensure future aid is delivered without delay.

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

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

The European Parliament voted on the draft Council decision to conclude the Digital Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, which sets binding rules for digital trade, including cross-border data flows, bans on customs duties for electronic transmissions, and protections for source code and personal data. The agreement is the EU's first stand-alone digital trade pact with a partner country and aims to boost legal certainty and consumer trust while preserving the right to regulate.

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

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to assist Spain after the Valencia floods and France after cyclones in Mayotte and Réunion. The decision releases financial aid for disaster recovery, demonstrating EU solidarity with affected regions. Parliament urges swift delivery of the funds and stresses the need for increased investment in disaster prevention and climate adaptation.

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

Budget · 187 ballots · voted 14:07

The European Parliament adopted its position on the Council's draft for the 2026 EU general budget, covering all sections. The resolution sets out Parliament's priorities for financing EU policies, including cohesion, competitiveness, defence, and external action, within tight budgetary constraints. The adopted text approves the spending as proposed, meaning the budget can proceed.

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

Parliament voted to approve the EU general budget for 2023, specifically the section covering the European Council and the Council. This decision grants discharge, meaning the spending of these institutions for that year is formally approved. The approval follows a previous postponement and comes after Parliament's committee reviewed the budget implementation.

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 year. Parliament calls for transparency and corrective actions following an OLAF investigation, urging timely access to reports.

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

The European Parliament approved the new EU–Côte d’Ivoire fisheries protocol for 2025–2029, which sets annual EU contributions of €740,000 for access and sectoral support. This consent allows EU vessels, mainly from Spain, Portugal and France, to fish tuna in Ivorian waters under the agreed terms. The protocol aims to promote sustainable fishing and includes measures to combat illegal fishing and support local communities.

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

The European Union plans to leave the International Rubber Study Group, an organisation focused on rubber matters. Parliament gave its consent to this withdrawal, meaning the EU can proceed with leaving the group. Parliament will inform the Council, the Commission, member states, and the group's secretariat of its decision.

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 EU budget's revenue side, mainly own resources, and adjusts certain expenditure lines. Parliament approved the Council's position on the draft amending budget, meaning the spending is approved. The update reflects lower estimates for customs, VAT, and plastic waste, and higher gross national income, plus extra payments for rural development.

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

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for redundant workers to support Germany after 1,171 job cuts at Goodyear Germany GmbH in the rubber and plastics sector. The decision releases €3,085,166, covering 60% of the total cost of personalised services for 915 targeted workers, including retraining, job-search help, and entrepreneurship support. The fund aims to help these workers reintegrate into sustainable employment, with measures also addressing the needs of older and low-skilled workers.

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 money for personalised services such as training, job-search help and outplacement for the affected workers in Belgium. Parliament also calls for faster procedures and for final evaluations of the measures, including data on workers reintegrated into jobs.

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

Parliament approved the EU's agreement to let Vanuatu join the trade deal between the EU and Pacific States, which sets joint rules and boosts trade. The consent means Vanuatu becomes part of the pact, replacing its previous duty-free access under the Everything But Arms scheme for poorer countries. Parliament will tell the Council, Commission, and member states, plus Vanuatu's government, about its decision.

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

The European Parliament voted on renewing the EU-India Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation, which covers areas like clean energy, health, AI, and sustainable development. Parliament gave its consent to the renewal, meaning the agreement will continue for another five years with the same substance as before. The renewal extends the existing framework without creating new rights or obligations for the EU.

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

Parliament gave its consent to the EU-Switzerland Cooperation Agreement on the European Satellite Navigation Programmes. The agreement covers cooperation between the EU, its member states, and Switzerland on these programmes. Parliament's consent means the Council can now conclude the agreement.

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

This agreement lets Europol and Brazil's Federal Police exchange personal and non-personal data to fight serious crime and terrorism, with safeguards for privacy and fundamental rights. Parliament gave its consent, so the agreement can now be concluded. Parliament's position will be sent to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of member states and Brazil.

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

Parliament voted on the EU-Kyrgyz Republic Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, which sets the framework for bilateral relations. MEPs gave their consent to the agreement, meaning the EU can 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

The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to assist Austria, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina after floods in September and October 2024. The decision releases financial aid from the EU budget for the 2025 fiscal year to help these countries recover from the natural disasters. Parliament also calls for increased investment in climate change mitigation and adaptation, and for the EU Solidarity Fund budget to be significantly expanded in the future.

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

The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers supports workers affected by major restructuring. Parliament approved the spending of EUR 170,000 for technical assistance at the Commission's initiative. The funds will cover administrative tasks like expert meetings, a networking seminar, and IT system work. Parliament asks the Commission to keep inviting it to meetings and to boost the fund's visibility.

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

Parliament approved the EU's new six-year fisheries agreement with Greenland and Denmark, covering access for EU vessels to fish species like cod and redfish in Greenlandic waters. The EU will pay an annual financial contribution of EUR 17,296,857, including support for Greenland's fisheries policy, and vessel owners will pay additional fees. Parliament's consent means the agreement can enter into force, replacing the previous protocol that expires in April 2025. The agreement includes provisions for sustainable fishing, scientific cooperation, and monitoring, with a focus on addressing overfishing and data gaps.

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 road freight agreement of 29 June 2022. The consent means the agreement can be concluded 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. This means the agreement, which aimed to ensure the legality of timber exports to the EU, will end. Parliament's decision follows the Council's request and the agreement's failure to be fully implemented.

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

Parliament voted to approve the EU general budget for 2023, covering the Commission and its executive agencies. The decision grants discharge, meaning the spending is approved. It also covers the European Development Funds and will be forwarded to the Council, Commission, and Court of Auditors.

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

Parliament voted on granting discharge for the implementation of its own budget for the financial year 2023. The discharge was approved, meaning the spending of Parliament's budget for that year is accepted. Parliament instructs its President to forward the decision to the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors, and to publish it in the Official Journal.

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

Parliament approved the spending of the European Council and the Council for 2023, but postponed its decision on granting discharge to the Council's Secretary-General. The discharge was granted despite the Council's continued refusal to cooperate with Parliament's scrutiny, which Parliament says undermines its oversight role. Parliament calls on the Council to implement its recommendations and to resume negotiations on interinstitutional cooperation.

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

Parliament approved the Court of Justice of the European Union's spending for 2023, granting discharge to its Registrar. The decision covers the implementation of the EU general budget for that year, Section IV – Court of Justice. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, which forms part of the discharge decision.

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

Parliament approved the discharge for the Court of Auditors' 2023 budget, meaning the spending was approved. The decision covers the implementation of the EU general budget for 2023, Section V – Court of Auditors. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, which will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors.

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

Parliament approved the European Economic and Social Committee's spending for 2023, granting discharge to its Secretary-General. The decision covers the implementation of the EU general budget for that year, specifically Section VI for the Committee. 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 Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 5 ballots · voted 13:46 · A-10-2025-0054 · 2024/2025

Parliament approved the spending of the EU general budget for 2023 for the Committee of the Regions. The decision grants discharge to the Committee's Secretary-General for implementing that budget. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, which will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors.

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

Parliament approved the European Ombudsman's spending for 2023, granting discharge for the implementation of its budget. The decision covers the Ombudsman's budget under the EU's general budget, following the Court of Auditors' report. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations on the Ombudsman's financial management and performance.

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

Parliament approved the European Data Protection Supervisor's spending for 2023, granting discharge for the implementation of its budget. The decision covers the EU general budget section for the European Data Protection Supervisor, an independent authority overseeing data protection in EU institutions. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, including concerns about rising mission costs and calls for better transparency and efficiency.

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

Parliament approved the spending of the European External Action Service for 2023, granting discharge to the High Representative. The decision covers the implementation of the EU general budget for that year, Section X – European External Action Service. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, which will be forwarded to the relevant institutions.

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 the implementation of its 2023 budget, approving the closure of its accounts. The decision covers the EPPO’s spending for the financial year 2023, based on the Court of Auditors’ positive assurance on the reliability of the accounts and the legality of transactions. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, including welcoming the EPPO’s work and calling for sufficient resources to fulfil its mandate.

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

The European Parliament decided on discharge for several EU agencies' 2023 budgets, including the European Union 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. Parliament approved the spending, meaning the agencies' budget implementation for 2023 was accepted. The decisions also close the accounts for these agencies for the financial year 2023.

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

Parliament granted discharge for the 2023 budgets of several EU joint undertakings, including Clean Aviation, Circular Bio-based Europe, Clean Hydrogen, and Europe's Rail. This approves the implementation of their budgets and closes their accounts for that financial year. The decisions will be forwarded to the undertakings, the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors.

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

The International Health Regulations are the main international law for notifying disease outbreaks and defining rights and obligations in cross-border health emergencies. Parliament gave its consent to the Council decision inviting member states to accept amendments to these regulations, adopted on 1 June 2024. The amendments introduce a "pandemic emergency", temporary recommendations, and a coordinating financial mechanism, among other changes.

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

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 EU funds for personalised services such as job-search support, training and outplacement for former Van Hool workers in Belgium. The funding will help reintegrate the displaced workers into the labour market.

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

Parliament approved agreements setting up EU financial mechanisms with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway for May 2021 to April 2028, plus additional protocols on fish trade with Norway and Iceland. Consent means the EU can conclude these deals, which provide €3.268 billion for economic and social cohesion in the European Economic Area. MEPs also asked the Commission to address imbalances in the EU fishing sector related to the Norway protocol.

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

Parliament approved the EU's five-year fisheries agreement with Guinea-Bissau, allowing EU vessels to fish in its waters for tuna, cephalopods, shrimps and demersal species. The deal includes an EU contribution of €85 million over five years, with €4.5 million per year for sustainable fisheries management and support to local communities. Parliament's consent means the protocol can be concluded, and it asks the Commission to keep it informed on implementation and renewal.

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

The agreement aims to enhance judicial cooperation between Eurojust, the EU agency for criminal justice cooperation, and Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities to fight serious cross-border crime, including terrorism and organised crime. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, allowing the transfer of personal data between Eurojust and Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities, with safeguards for privacy and data protection. The consent means the Council can now conclude the agreement on behalf of the EU.

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

The EU and Norway agreed to adjust tariff-rate quotas in the EU's WTO schedule following the UK's withdrawal from the EU, modifying shares for pig meat and skimmed-milk powder. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, allowing the Council to adopt the decision and the agreement to enter into force. The consent follows negotiations under WTO rules and a recommendation from Parliament's committees.

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

The European Parliament voted on the agreement between Canada and the EU on transferring and processing Passenger Name Record (PNR) data. Parliament gave its consent, meaning the EU can conclude the agreement with Canada. The agreement sets rules for sharing PNR data to help fight serious crime and terrorism, with safeguards for privacy and data rights.

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

The European Parliament voted on renewing the EU-Ukraine science and technology cooperation agreement for another five years. Parliament gave its consent, meaning the agreement can be extended without changes to its content. The renewal continues cooperation in areas like advanced materials, IT, physics, and biotechnology.

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

The European Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of a protocol implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and Cabo Verde for 2024-2029. The protocol allows EU vessels to fish for tuna and related species in Cabo Verde's waters, with an EU financial contribution of 780,000 euros per year. Parliament's consent means the Council can now adopt the decision to conclude the agreement.

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

The European Parliament voted to approve an agreement between the EU and Bangladesh on certain aspects of air services. This gives Parliament's consent, allowing any EU airline to fly between Bangladesh and seven EU member states under the agreement. The agreement aims to restore legal certainty and promote competition on air routes between the EU and Bangladesh.

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

The agreement lets the European Border and Coast Guard Agency run joint operations and deploy its standing corps in Serbia, including at borders with non-EU neighbours. Parliament gave its consent, so the agreement can now be concluded by the Council. Parliament asks the Agency to promptly inform it of activities under the agreement and to assess such cooperation in annual reports.

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