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Establishing the Single Market and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034

The Commission proposed a regulation establishing the Single Market and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034, which would bring together four existing programmes under one consolidated framework supporting the Single Market, the Customs Union, tax cooperation and the fight against fraud. Parliament adopted its position at first reading on this proposal, setting out its amendments to the text. Parliament called on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal, and instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Economy & single marketTrade & customsEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Adnan Dibrani · 1st reading · 13 ballots · voted 14:15 · A-10-2026-0216 · 2025/0590

Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation 2028-2034

The proposal sets up the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning for 2028-2034, replacing two existing Euratom regulations and merging nuclear safety cooperation with the decommissioning of the Commission's Joint Research Centre nuclear sites. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, approving the Commission proposal with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to change its proposal accordingly, asks the Council to notify Parliament if it departs from the approved text, and asks to be consulted again if the Council substantially amends the proposal.

EnergyEU budget & fundsForeign affairs

New laws · report by Sophie Wilmès · consultation · voted 14:20 · A-10-2026-0196 · 2025/0265

Nuclear decommissioning assistance programme of the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania for the period 2028-2034

Parliament approved a proposal for a Council regulation that would set up a programme to help Lithuania decommission the Ignalina nuclear power plant from 2028 to 2034, replacing an earlier regulation. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it supports the programme with changes it has proposed. Parliament calls on the Commission to change its proposal accordingly and on the Council to tell Parliament if it plans to depart from the approved text or to consult Parliament again on substantial changes.

EnergyEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Virginijus Sinkevičius · consultation · voted 14:22 · A-10-2026-0197 · 2025/0268

Establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority

The draft law would set up a Union Customs Code and a European Union Customs Authority, and would repeal an earlier regulation on the same subject. Parliament approved the Council's position at first reading, which means the act is adopted in line with that position. The Council position reflects the agreement reached between Parliament and the Council in negotiations at early second reading stage. Parliament's President is to sign the act with the President of the Council, and it is to be published in the Official Journal.

Trade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2026-0232 · 2023/0156

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures

The Commission proposal would extend the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 1 January 2028 to selected steel- and aluminium-intensive downstream products, and add measures against avoidance behaviour such as enhanced reporting, traceability and stronger powers on misdeclaration. Parliament adopted its position on this law at first reading, which sets out the changes MEPs want to the proposal before it can be agreed with the Council. Parliament also calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Climate & environmentTrade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Mohammed Chahim · 1st reading · 72 ballots · voted 13:06 · A-10-2026-0201 · 2025/0419

Implementation into Union law of measures adopted by regional fisheries management organisations

The Commission proposed a regulation to update several EU laws that apply conservation, management and control measures in the convention areas of six regional fisheries management organisations, and to bring rules agreed multilaterally between 2018 and 2024 into EU law. Parliament adopted its position at first reading on this proposal, which sets out its stance for the negotiations with the Council before the law can be final. The committee report includes amendments that add recommendations adopted until 2024 that were missing from the Commission proposal, and the rapporteur asks the Commission to engage with Parliament before future transposition proposals.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

New laws · report by Thomas Bajada · 1st reading · voted 13:29 · A-10-2026-0039 · 2025/0106

General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM): fishing in the GFCM Agreement area

Parliament is considering a proposal to amend an existing European Union regulation on certain provisions for fishing in the area covered by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) Agreement. Parliament adopted its position on this law at first reading, which sets out where MEPs stand before agreement with the Council. Parliament also calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces or substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward Parliament's position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Željana Zovko · 1st reading · voted 13:29 · A-10-2025-0150 · 2024/0098

Temporary trade-liberalisation measures applicable to Armenian products

The proposal concerns temporary trade-liberalisation measures applicable to Armenian products. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal, which means it agreed with the proposal as put forward. 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.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

New laws · report by Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski · 1st reading · voted 13:31 · A-10-2026-0226 · 2026/0189

Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030

Climate & environmentEnergy

New laws · 1st reading

Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act

Economy & single marketTrade & customs

New laws · committee report · 1st reading · 2 ballots · A-10-2026-0192 · 2025/0385

Temporary support and payment of advances regarding the increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketEU budget & funds

New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:34

Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation adjusting customs duties and opening tariff quotas for certain goods imported from the United States. The regulation implements commitments from a Joint Statement on a US-EU trade framework, applying a 0% duty on certain US goods and allowing suspension of concessions if the US fails to comply. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 13 ballots · voted 13:34 · A-10-2026-0069 · 2025/0261

Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods

The proposal extends the suspension of customs duties on US lobster imports indefinitely and expands it to processed lobster, as agreed in a joint statement. Parliament adopted its position on the law, supporting the proposal with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0070 · 2025/0260

Strengthening of the position of farmers in the food supply chain

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law to strengthen farmers' position in the food supply chain. The law amends EU regulations to improve farmers' bargaining power, clarify terms like 'fair' and 'short supply chain', and support producer organisations. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Céline Imart · 1st reading · voted 13:36 · A-10-2025-0161 · 2024/0319

Temporary support and payment of advances regarding the increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketEU budget & funds

New laws · 1st reading

EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

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.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

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

International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives: amendment of Article 36

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.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesTrade & customs

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

EU-Cook Islands Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025-2032): Implementing Protocol

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.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

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

EC-São Tomé and Príncipe Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025–2029): Implementing Protocol

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.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

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

Negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU regulation to address the negative trade effects of global steel overcapacity on the Union market. The regulation aims to protect the EU steel sector, which is vital for competitiveness, economic security, and decarbonisation, while remaining WTO-compliant. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and to forward the position to the Council and national parliaments.

Economy & single marketTrade & customs

New laws · report by Karin Karlsbro · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:20 · A-10-2026-0012 · 2025/0726

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

International Cocoa Agreement

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.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairsTrade & customs

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

Generalised scheme of tariff preferences

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU regulation that would renew the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) for developing countries from 2024 to 2033. The scheme grants reduced or zero customs duties on imports from low and lower-middle income countries, with special arrangements for vulnerable countries and least developed countries. Parliament's position includes amendments to strengthen monitoring of compliance with international conventions and to enhance the role of civil society. The position will now be forwarded to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalised.

Trade & customsForeign affairsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 35 ballots · voted 13:54 · A-9-2022-0147 · 2021/0297

Welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability

The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to improve the welfare of dogs and cats and ensure their traceability, covering breeding, selling, shelters, and imports. The position includes rules on identification and registration, bans on certain practices like ear cropping and pet shop sales, and stricter requirements for breeders and online sales. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and will now negotiate with the Council.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Veronika Vrecionová · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:00 · A-10-2025-0104 · 2023/0447

Amendments to Biocidal Products Regulation as regards the extension of certain data protection periods

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law that would extend certain data protection periods under the Biocidal Products Regulation. The position takes over the Commission proposal, meaning Parliament agrees with the proposed changes to the regulation. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it makes substantial changes to its proposal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Pierfrancesco Maran · 1st reading · voted 14:01 · A-10-2026-0094 · 2025/0408

European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: workers affected by imminent job displacement

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

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation)

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.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Malik Azmani · 1st reading · voted 11:06 · A-10-2026-0048 · 2025/0059

Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America

The proposal adjusts customs duties and opens tariff quotas for certain goods imported from the United States, implementing commitments from a joint EU-US trade statement. Parliament adopted its position on the law, endorsing the proposal with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and asks for transparency on revenue losses.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 19 ballots · voted 11:21 · A-10-2026-0069 · 2025/0261

Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods

The proposal extends indefinitely the suspension of customs duties on US lobster imports and expands it to processed lobster, as agreed in a joint statement. Parliament adopted its position, supporting the proposal with amendments, including a sunset clause and a change to delegated acts. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and to forward the position to the Council and national parliaments.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 11:25 · A-10-2026-0070 · 2025/0260

EU-China Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV

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.

Trade & customsForeign affairsEconomy & single market

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

Establishing an EU talent pool

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

Cooperation among enforcement authorities regarding unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to strengthen cooperation among national enforcement authorities in cross-border cases of unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain. The law would give authorities new tools to gather information, find infringements, and impose fines on buyers in other member states. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Stefano Bonaccini · 1st reading · voted 12:19 · A-10-2025-0153 · 2024/0318

Establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level

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.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Alessandro Ciriani · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:57 · A-10-2025-0259 · 2025/0101

Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept

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.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Lena Düpont · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:58 · A-10-2025-0255 · 2025/0132

Amending regulations on agricultural products as regards market rules and sectoral support measures in the wine sector and for aromatised wine products

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law updating market rules and support measures for wine and aromatised wine products. The law aims to tackle the wine sector's structural crisis, including oversupply and falling consumption, with tools such as voluntary grubbing-up and distillation. Parliament's amendments add crisis measures to national strategic plans, allow fund carry-over, and harmonise electronic labelling. The position now goes to the Council for agreement before the law is finalised.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Esther Herranz García · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 12:59 · A-10-2025-0220 · 2025/0071

Amending the Measuring Instruments Directive

Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update the Measuring Instruments Directive for electric vehicle supply equipment, compressed gas dispensers, and electricity, gas and thermal energy meters. The update aims to harmonise definitions and standards across the Union for these new technologies, improving mutual recognition and reducing regulatory fragmentation. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Economy & single marketEnergy

New laws · report by Zala Tomašič · 1st reading · voted 13:00 · A-10-2025-0173 · 2024/0311

Bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products. The law aims to protect sensitive EU agricultural sectors by allowing swift, proportionate safeguard measures when imports from Mercosur countries cause or threaten serious injury to EU producers. Parliament's position includes amendments to the Commission's proposal, and it calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes the text.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairsTrade & customs

New laws · report by Gabriel Mato · 1st reading · 30 ballots · voted 13:02 · A-10-2025-0254 · 2025/0322

EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

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

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.

Economy & single marketHealth

New laws · report by Tomislav Sokol · 1st reading · 43 ballots · voted 12:43 · A-10-2025-0272 · 2025/0102

Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law amending the rules on the 'safe third country' concept in asylum procedures. The law aims to make the concept's application more flexible and consistent across member states, including by making the 'connection' requirement optional and changing appeal rules. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Lena Düpont · 1st reading · voted 12:22 · A-10-2025-0255 · 2025/0132

Establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law establishing a Union-level list of safe countries of origin, amending the Asylum Procedure Regulation. The list would designate certain countries as safe, allowing accelerated or border procedures for asylum applications from those countries. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Alessandro Ciriani · 1st reading · voted 12:23 · A-10-2025-0259 · 2025/0101

Phasing out Russian natural gas imports, improving monitoring of potential energy dependencies

The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation to phase out Russian natural gas imports and improve monitoring of potential energy dependencies. The regulation would also amend Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 on security of gas supply, and the Parliament's position includes amendments to the Commission's proposal. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council and national parliaments.

EnergyTrade & customs

New laws · report by Inese Vaidere, Ville Niinistö · 1st reading · 48 ballots · voted 12:24 · A-10-2025-0195 · 2025/0180

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:25

Bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products. The law aims to protect sensitive EU agricultural sectors by allowing swift, proportionate measures when imports from Mercosur countries cause or threaten serious injury to EU producers. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairsTrade & customs

New laws · report by Gabriel Mato · 1st reading · 70 ballots · voted 12:46 · A-10-2025-0254 · 2025/0322

Compulsory licensing of patents in crisis situations

Economy & single marketTrade & customs

New laws · report by Adrián Vázquez Lázara · 2nd reading · 3 ballots · voted 13:06 · A-10-2025-0246 · 2023/0129

Amending certain CAP Regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties

Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend EU rules on agricultural subsidies, rural development, and related controls and penalties. The amendments cover conditionality, direct payments, sector interventions, and annual performance reporting, as well as data governance and payment suspensions. 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.

EU budget & fundsAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by André Rodrigues · 1st reading · voted 13:08 · A-10-2025-0164 · 2025/0236

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · 1st reading · 91 ballots · voted 12:12

Exceptional trade measures for countries and territories participating in or linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process

The EU is updating its exceptional trade measures for countries linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process, which cover duty suspensions for certain fruits and vegetables and tariff quotas for wine. Parliament adopted its position on the law, endorsing the Commission's proposal to extend these measures until 2030 and to remove an obsolete reference to fisheries. The measures have supported EU-Western Balkans trade, which exceeded EUR 83 billion in 2024, and the extension maintains conditionality on democratic principles and human rights. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Kris Van Dijck · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 11:51 · A-10-2025-0188 · 2025/0108

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · 1st reading

Digital Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore

The European Parliament gave its consent to the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement, which sets binding rules for digital trade between the two parties. The agreement facilitates cross-border data flows, bans customs duties on electronic transmissions, and protects consumers online, while respecting privacy and data protection rights. Parliament's approval means the Council can now conclude the agreement, which is the EU's first standalone digital trade pact with a partner country.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsDigital, AI & data

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

Monitoring framework for resilient European forests

Parliament voted on a proposed EU law to set up a monitoring framework for resilient European forests. It rejected the Commission's proposal and called on the Commission to withdraw it. Parliament will forward its position to the Council, the Commission and national parliaments.

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Emma Wiesner, Eric Sargiacomo · 1st reading · 11 ballots · voted 13:25 · A-10-2025-0176 · 2023/0413

Standing Forest and Forestry Expert Group

Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update the rules for the Standing Forestry Committee, which advises the Commission on forestry matters. The adopted text includes amendments to the committee's tasks and structure, aiming to improve its functioning. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Climate & environmentEU institutions & ParliamentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Emma Wiesner, Pekka Toveri · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 13:30 · A-10-2025-0175 · 2023/0410

Establishment and functioning of European Works Councils - effective enforcement

The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend the directive on European Works Councils, aiming to improve their establishment and functioning and to ensure effective enforcement of transnational information and consultation rights. The adopted text includes amendments to bring certain pre-existing agreements under the directive's scope and to require information and consultation before measures with potential significant effects on employees' interests are implemented. Parliament's position will now be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Dennis Radtke · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:12 · A-10-2024-0029 · 2024/0006

Amending certain CAP regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties

Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend EU rules on farm funding, covering conditionality, direct payments, rural development, and payment controls. The changes aim to simplify the common agricultural policy and make data sharing and payment suspensions more efficient. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

EU budget & fundsAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by André Rodrigues · 1st reading · 28 ballots · voted 13:40 · A-10-2025-0164 · 2025/0236

Strengthening of the position of farmers in the food supply chain

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law to strengthen farmers' position in the food supply chain. The law amends EU regulations to improve farmers' bargaining power, for example by clarifying terms like 'fair' and 'equitable' and defining 'short supply chain'. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Céline Imart · 1st reading · 45 ballots · voted 13:45 · A-10-2025-0161 · 2024/0319

Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States

Parliament approved the Commission's proposal for a Council decision on guidelines for the employment policies of the member states. This means Parliament adopted its position on the proposed law, which sets out employment policy guidelines for member states. Parliament asks the Council to notify it if the Council intends to depart from the text Parliament approved, and to consult Parliament again if it intends to substantially amend that text.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Li Andersson · consultation · 14 ballots · voted 13:56 · A-10-2025-0160 · 2025/0154

EC-Côte d’Ivoire Fisheries Partnership Agreement – Protocol on the implementation of the Agreement for 2025-2029

The European Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the Protocol (2025–2029) implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and Côte d’Ivoire. The Protocol sets an annual EU contribution of €740,000, with €305,000 for access rights and €435,000 for sectoral support, and authorizes 25 tuna purse seiners and 7 surface longliners to fish in Côte d’Ivoire’s waters. It aims to ensure sustainable tuna fishing in line with ICCAT rules and to support local fisheries development, including measures against illegal fishing.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

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

Revision of the Visa Suspension Mechanism

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law revising the EU's visa suspension mechanism, which allows temporarily suspending visa-free travel for third countries. The revision adds new suspension grounds, such as hybrid threats and investor citizenship schemes, and extends suspension periods. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Migration & asylumForeign affairs

New laws · report by Matjaž Nemec · 1st reading · voted 13:25 · A-10-2025-0035 · 2023/0371

Cooperation among enforcement authorities regarding unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to improve cooperation among national authorities enforcing rules against unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain. The law would help authorities gather information, find infringements, and impose fines on buyers in other member states. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · committee report · 1st reading · A-10-2025-0153 · 2024/0318

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: simplification and strengthening

Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify and strengthen the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism, which aims to ease obligations for small importers. The proposal introduces a de minimis exemption for imports below 50 tonnes, relieving around 90% of importers while keeping about 99% of emissions covered. 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.

Climate & environmentEconomy & single marketTrade & customs

New laws · report by Antonio Decaro · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 14:19 · A-10-2025-0085 · 2025/0039