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27 subjects match · 22 adopted, 1 rejected
Wednesday, 16 September 2026 3 matches
- Simplification of intra-EU transfers of defence-related products and simplification of security and defence procurement (Omnibus V)
Economy & single marketDefence & security
New laws · report by Pekka Toveri, Anna-Maja Henriksson · 1st reading · 7 ballots · voted 14:11 · A-10-2025-0275 · 2025/0177
- Acceleration of permit-granting for defence readiness projects (Omnibus V)
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation to speed up the granting of permits for defence readiness projects. This is Parliament's first reading position, and it usually needs to agree with the Council before the law is final. 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.
Economy & single marketDefence & security
New laws · report by Lucia Yar, Henrik Dahl · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:11 · A-10-2025-0271 · 2025/0172
- Defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for the defence industry (Omnibus V)
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament set out its position on a proposed regulation that amends several existing EU laws on chemicals so as to remove regulatory and administrative burdens for defence readiness and speed up approval and authorisation procedures for the defence industry. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, which means MEPs have agreed where Parliament stands on the proposal; it usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it 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.
Foreign affairsDefence & securityEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Sven Mikser, Pierfrancesco Maran, Aura Salla · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:12 · A-10-2025-0273 · 2025/0176
Adopted 530–125–12 · by a large majority
Wednesday, 8 July 2026 1 match
- Protection of the environment through criminal law
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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
Adopted 499–99–69 · by a large majority
Thursday, 18 June 2026 2 matches
- Shipments of waste: export of mixed municipal waste for recovery to Switzerland
Climate & environmentForeign affairs
New laws · 1st reading · voted 13:14
- Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting circularity requirements for vehicle design and managing end-of-life vehicles. The law aims to support the automotive sector's shift to a circular economy by promoting recycled materials and improving how vehicles are scrapped. Parliament's position includes amendments to clarify rules, cut red tape, and align with other EU laws, while keeping targets realistic for industry. The position now goes to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalized.
Economy & single marketTransport & tourismClimate & environment
New laws · report by Jens Gieseke, Paulius Saudargas · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 13:15 · A-10-2025-0158 · 2023/0284
Adopted 437–112–20 · by a large majority
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 4 matches
- Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation)
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting up a common system for returning third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union. The law replaces existing directives and aims to make return procedures simpler, faster, and more effective across member states. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.
New laws · report by Malik Azmani · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 13:50 · A-10-2026-0048 · 2025/0059
Adopted 418–218–30 · by a large majority - Structure and rates of excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products (recast)
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The proposal sets EU-wide minimum excise duty rates for tobacco and extends rules to novel tobacco-related products. Parliament rejected the proposal, meaning it will not proceed in its current form. The report had proposed gradual rate increases, differentiated treatment by product risk, and a longer transition period.
New laws · report by Tomáš Kubín · consultation · 16 ballots · voted 13:55 · A-10-2026-0161 · 2025/0580
Rejected 181–439–38 · by a large majority - General arrangements for excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law updating excise duty rules for tobacco and related products, including novel items. The adopted text backs a gradual rise in minimum tax rates, adjusts how rates are calculated, and extends the transition period to end-2032. Parliament asks the Commission to revise its proposal accordingly and the Council to consult it again if major changes are planned.
New laws · report by Tomáš Kubín · consultation · 4 ballots · voted 14:00 · A-10-2026-0160 · 2025/0581
Adopted 325–304–29 · narrowly - EU–Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products: termination
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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.
Climate & environmentForeign affairsTrade & customs
Consent · report by Karin Karlsbro · consent procedure · voted 13:53 · A-10-2026-0133 · 2025/0259
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 1 match
- Shipments of waste: export of mixed municipal waste for recovery to Switzerland
New laws · 1st reading
Adopted no count published
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 1 match
- Production and marketing of forest reproductive material
Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environmentEconomy & single market
New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · 3 ballots · A-10-2026-0136 · 2023/0228
3 ballots, no final vote
Wednesday, 29 April 2026 3 matches
- Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify requirements and procedures for chemical products, amending rules on classification, labelling and packaging, cosmetics, and fertilising products. The adopted text aims to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining high protection levels, for example by making labelling rules more flexible and streamlining approval procedures for cosmetic ingredients. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council, the Commission and national parliaments.
Climate & environmentEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras, Piotr Müller · 1st reading · 37 ballots · voted 14:16 · A-10-2026-0104 · 2025/0531
- Market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sector
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The proposal amends the market stability reserve for the emissions trading system covering buildings, road transport and additional sectors. Parliament adopted its position on the law, which includes changes to the reserve's trigger mechanism and price control. Parliament asks the Commission to reassess the proposal if it is substantially amended and to forward its position to the Council and national parliaments.
New laws · report by Danuše Nerudová · 1st reading · 25 ballots · voted 14:22 · A-10-2026-0098 · 2025/0380
Adopted 433–120–91 · by a large majority - European Chemicals Agency and amending regulations
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation updating the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and related EU chemicals laws. The text aims to strengthen ECHA's governance, align its resources with its tasks, and integrate new responsibilities such as the One Substance One Assessment package. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.
Climate & environmentEU institutions & Parliament
New laws · report by Christophe Clergeau · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:28 · A-10-2026-0093 · 2025/0207
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 1 match
- Accounting of greenhouse gas emissions of transport services
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The regulation establishes rules for accounting greenhouse gas emissions of transport services, using the EN ISO 14083:2023 methodology. Parliament approved the Council's position, meaning the act is adopted and will be signed and published. The rules introduce a free EU calculation tool for transport operators and a hierarchy favoring primary data, with a future review of life-cycle emissions.
Climate & environmentTransport & tourism
New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2026-0062 · 2023/0266
no count published
Thursday, 26 March 2026 2 matches
- Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation)
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting up a common system for returning third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union. The law would replace existing EU rules on returns and introduce a single procedure for return and readmission across member states. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.
New laws · report by Malik Azmani · 1st reading · voted 11:06 · A-10-2026-0048 · 2025/0059
Adopted 389–206–32 · by a large majority - Surface water and groundwater pollutants
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The draft law updates EU water rules by amending directives on water policy, groundwater protection, and environmental quality standards. Parliament approved the Council's position, meaning the act is adopted and will be signed and published in the Official Journal.
New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2026-0063 · 2022/0344
no count published
Thursday, 12 March 2026 1 match
- Calculation of emission credits for heavy-duty vehicles for the reporting periods of the years 2025 to 2029
Climate & environmentTransport & tourism
New laws · 1st reading · 7 ballots · voted 12:06
Tuesday, 10 March 2026 2 matches
- Establishing an EU talent pool
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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
Adopted 414–182–21 · by a large majority - Calculation of emission credits for heavy-duty vehicles for the reporting periods of the years 2025 to 2029
Climate & environmentTransport & tourism
New laws · 1st reading
Adopted no count published
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 3 matches
- Establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to create a Union-level list of safe countries of origin for asylum procedures. The law would designate certain countries as safe, allowing faster processing of asylum applications from those countries. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.
New laws · report by Alessandro Ciriani · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:57 · A-10-2025-0259 · 2025/0101
Adopted 408–184–60 · by a large majority - Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to amend the rules on applying the 'safe third country' concept in asylum procedures. The proposal makes the connection between an applicant and a third country optional and removes the automatic suspensive effect of appeals, while preserving judicial protection. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.
New laws · report by Lena Düpont · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:58 · A-10-2025-0255 · 2025/0132
Adopted 396–226–30 · by a clear majority - Framework for achieving climate neutrality
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law amending the EU climate law to set a 2040 target. The proposal aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, as part of the path to climate neutrality by 2050. Parliament's position includes amendments to ensure the target is met domestically and to support farmers in the transition.
New laws · report by Ondřej Knotek · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 13:05 · A-10-2025-0223 · 2025/0524
Adopted 413–226–12 · by a large majority
Thursday, 22 January 2026 1 match
- Detergents and surfactants
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The draft regulation updates EU rules on detergents and surfactants, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 648/2004. Parliament approved the Council's position at first reading, meaning the act is adopted as agreed. The President will sign the act with the Council President, and it will be published in the Official Journal.
Climate & environmentEconomy & single market
New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2026-0004 · 2023/0124
no count published
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 1 match
- EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The agreement allows the European Border and Coast Guard Agency to carry out operational activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including deploying border management teams with executive powers. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, meaning the EU can now finalize it. Parliament asks the Agency to promptly inform it of activities under the agreement and to include assessments of third-country cooperation in its annual reports.
Foreign affairsMigration & asylum
Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 12:50 · A-10-2025-0248 · 2024/0305
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 1 match
- Framework for strengthening the availability and security of supply of critical medicinal products as well as the availability of, and accessibility of, medicinal products of common interest
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The proposal aims to strengthen the availability and security of supply of critical medicinal products in the EU. Parliament adopted its position on the proposed law, which includes amendments to boost EU manufacturing and improve coordination among member states. The position also calls for better use of existing data tools and involvement of stakeholders across the supply chain.
New laws · report by Tomislav Sokol · 1st reading · 43 ballots · voted 12:43 · A-10-2025-0272 · 2025/0102
Adopted 503–57–108 · by a large majority