Sittings

Reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector: postponement of certain obligations

Climate & environmentEnergy

New laws · 1st reading · 32 ballots · voted 13:05

Erasmus+ programme 2028-2034

✦ AI The proposal would set up the Erasmus+ programme for the period 2028-2034 and repeal Regulations (EU) 2021/817 and (EU) 2021/888. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, which is the starting point for agreeing the final text with the Council. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission 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.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski · 1st reading · 35 ballots · voted 13:12 · A-10-2026-0257 · 2025/0222

Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products

✦ AI The proposal is a regulation amending three existing regulations on chemical products: one on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, one on cosmetic products, and one on fertilising products. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, which means it has set out its stance and will need to agree with the Council before the law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission 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.

Economy & single marketClimate & environment

New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras, Piotr Müller · 1st reading · 29 ballots · voted 13:17 · A-10-2026-0104 · 2025/0531

Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030

✦ AI The proposal is a regulation amending Directive 2003/87/EC on revised benchmark values for the heat and fuel benchmarks for the period from 2026 to 2030. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, which means it has set out where it stands on the proposal. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission 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.

EnergyClimate & environment

New laws · report by Adam Jarubas · 1st reading · 17 ballots · voted 13:18 · A-10-2026-0276 · 2026/0211

UN Climate Change Conference 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye (COP31)

✦ AI The text is a motion for a resolution on the UN Climate Change Conference 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye (COP31), setting out Parliament's position ahead of that conference. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it now carries Parliament's political weight but does not create law. The resolution refers to the questions to the Commission and the Council on COP31 and to the Council conclusions in view of COP31.

Climate & environmentForeign affairs

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 38 ballots · voted 13:33 · B-10-2026-0468 · 2026/2666

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

Genetically modified soybean MON 87769

✦ AI Parliament voted on a motion for a resolution on a draft Commission decision to renew the authorisation for placing on the market products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified soybean MON 87769. Parliament adopted the resolution, meaning it states its position that the draft decision exceeds the implementing powers provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and is not consistent with Union law. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft implementing decision and not to renew the authorisation of the GM soybean. It also asks the Commission to require an updated assessment of nutritional and compositional changes, to take account of current risk-assessment methodologies, and to strengthen post-market monitoring.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 13:50 · B-10-2026-0469 · 2026/2880

Suspending the application of the rules on extended producer responsibility for waste, waste electrical and electronical equipment and single use plastic waste (Omnibus VIII on environmental legislation)

✦ AI The proposal concerns a directive that would temporarily suspend rules requiring companies to appoint authorised representatives for extended producer responsibility for waste, waste electrical and electronic equipment and single-use plastic waste. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, meaning it has set out its stance on the proposal and will need to agree with the Council before the law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission 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.

Climate & environment

New laws · report by Ingeborg Ter Laak · 1st reading · 11 ballots · voted 13:14 · A-10-2026-0267 · 2025/0396

Suspending the application of the rules on extended producer responsibility for batteries and waste batteries and packaging and packaging waste (Omnibus VIII on environmental legislation)

✦ AI The proposal concerns a regulation to temporarily suspend rules on appointing an authorised representative for extended producer responsibility for batteries and waste batteries and for packaging and packaging waste. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, setting out amendments to the Commission proposal. The amendments limit the suspension to micro and small enterprises active across borders, keep it strictly temporary until the future Circular Economy Act applies, and maintain the current framework for producers established in third countries. Parliament 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 & environment

New laws · report by Ingeborg Ter Laak · 1st reading · 16 ballots · voted 13:17 · A-10-2026-0266 · 2025/0395

Public interface connected to the Internal Market Information System for the declaration of posting of workers

✦ AI The proposal concerns a public interface connected to the Internal Market Information System for the declaration of posting of workers, and would amend Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission 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.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEconomy & single marketDigital, AI & data

New laws · report by Johan Danielsson, Andreas Schwab · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 13:23 · A-10-2025-0162 · 2024/0301

Combating VAT fraud – the effectiveness of cross-border cooperation when it comes to VAT fraud and its impact on the EU budget

✦ AI The report concerns value added tax (VAT) fraud, in particular cross-border carousel fraud, and how well cooperation between member states and EU anti-fraud bodies works against it. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, so it now states Parliament's view on strengthening the EU anti-fraud framework and on closer cooperation and information exchange between the bodies involved. The report calls for a more coherent EU anti-fraud architecture in the context of the post-2027 multiannual financial framework, with concrete legislative proposals addressing identified weaknesses.

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

Resolutions · report by Ondřej Knotek · 4 ballots · voted 13:28 · A-10-2026-0213 · 2025/2121

Connecting Europe through high-speed rail

✦ AI The text is a parliamentary resolution on connecting Europe through high-speed rail, responding to the Commission's communication of 5 November 2025 on the same topic. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it now carries Parliament's political weight as a statement of its stance. The report endorses the direction set by the Commission while identifying areas where it says the Union's response would benefit from reinforcement, including the absence of a binding modal-shift benchmark and a financing response not yet commensurate with the estimated investment need. It invites the Commission to adopt a planning criterion ensuring the network serves all major urban areas of at least 250 000 inhabitants, and invites the European Coordinators to prioritise restoring high-value cross-border links.

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

Resolutions · report by Vicent Marzà Ibáñez · voted 13:29 · A-10-2026-0262 · 2026/2003

Objection under Rule 115(2), (3) and (4)(c) · implementing measure

Lead in gunshot

✦ AI Parliament considered a draft Commission regulation that would amend the REACH Regulation on chemicals to restrict lead in gunshot. Parliament rejected its objection, so the Commission measure goes ahead. Parliament had opposed adoption of the draft regulation, saying it fails the principle of proportionality and is not compatible with Article 68(1) of the REACH Regulation. It called on the Commission to withdraw the draft and submit a new one after an up-to-date assessment, including of alternatives' availability, costs, weapon compatibility and effects on hunting and sport shooting.

Climate & environment

Objections · motion for a resolution · 2 ballots · voted 13:03 · B-10-2026-0432 · 2026/2824

Objection under Rule 115(2), (3) and (4)(c) · implementing measure

Monacolins from red yeast rice

✦ AI The draft Commission regulation would move monacolins from red yeast rice from Part B to Part A of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006, prohibiting their use in foods, including food supplements. Parliament rejected the text, so it did not oppose adoption of the draft Commission regulation. Parliament had considered that the draft regulation exceeds the implementing powers under Article 8 of that Regulation and fails to respect the principle of proportionality.

Health

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:05 · B-10-2026-0466

Pilot project on European Schools Alliances and its contribution to citizenship education, democratic competences and European values

✦ AI Parliament set out its position on the pilot project on European Schools Alliances and what it should contribute to citizenship education, democratic competences and European values. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it now formally states what it wants the Commission to do with the pilot project. It asks the Commission to keep citizenship education politically pluralistic, to respect parents' rights over their children's upbringing, and to limit student exchanges to the 27 member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. It also calls for solid subject knowledge, mathematics, science, technology and engineering, classical languages and Europe's cultural heritage to be central, and for new structures to show clear added value over existing Erasmus+ instruments.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 11 ballots · voted 13:07 · B-10-2026-0437 · 2026/2713

CO2 emission class of heavy-duty vehicles with trailers

✦ AI Parliament is working on a proposed law that would amend existing EU rules on road charges and vehicle documents as regards the CO2 emission class of heavy-duty vehicles with trailers, and would clarify and simplify certain provisions. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, which sets out where MEPs stand before they negotiate with the Council. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equalityEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Matteo Ricci · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 13:09 · A-10-2026-0131 · 2023/0134

Empowering France to accede to the Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles

✦ AI The proposal concerns a decision by Parliament and the Council empowering France to accede to the Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, meaning it adopted the text as its official position. 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.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equalityEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Pierfrancesco Maran, Mélissa Camara · 1st reading · voted 13:10 · A-10-2026-0095 · 2025/0349

Consular protection for unrepresented citizens of the Union in third countries

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a draft Council directive that amends Directive (EU) 2015/637 on consular protection for unrepresented citizens of the Union in third countries and Directive (EU) 2019/997 establishing an EU Emergency Travel Document. Parliament approved the Commission proposal as amended, which means its position on the law now stands and will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments. Parliament calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly and on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the approved text. Parliament also asks the Council to consult it again if the Council intends to substantially amend the Commission proposal.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Lena Düpont · consultation · 8 ballots · voted 13:11 · A-10-2026-0254 · 2023/0441

Protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or reprotoxic substances at work

✦ AI Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a proposal to amend Directive 2004/37/EC by adding substances and setting limit values in its Annexes I, III and IIIa. The text supports the sixth revision of the carcinogens and mutagens directive, which extends protection to workers in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, healthcare, emergency services, waste management and the circular economy. It includes binding occupational exposure limit values for cobalt and inorganic cobalt compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, isoprene and 1,4-dioxane, and covers welding fumes containing carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic substances. Parliament 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 national parliaments.

HealthJobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Liesbet Sommen · 1st reading · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0100 · 2025/0232

Funding arrangements and the use of a diversified funding strategy

✦ AI Parliament considered a draft Council regulation that would change the funding arrangements for a European Union loan instrument and allow a diversified funding strategy. Parliament gave its consent to the draft regulation, which means it adopted the text as its official position under the special legislative procedure. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Climate & environment

Consent · report by Markus Ferber, Carla Tavares · consent procedure · voted 13:40 · A-10-2026-0206 · 2025/0313

Psychosocial risks, stress and mental health at work

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution with recommendations to the Commission on psychosocial risk, stress and mental health at work, covering how work is organised, designed and managed and how this affects workers' mental and physical health. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, setting out its view that the current European Union occupational safety and health framework, notably Directive 89/391/EEC, does not provide sufficiently specific, binding or harmonised provisions on work-related psychosocial risks. Parliament calls on the Commission to present a proposal for a specific European Union directive establishing binding minimum requirements for the prevention, recognition and management of work-related psychosocial risks.

HealthJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Estelle Ceulemans · 28 ballots · voted 13:44 · A-10-2026-0225 · 2026/2023

An EU health workforce crisis plan: sustainability of healthcare systems and employment and working conditions in the healthcare sector

✦ AI The report responds to a health workforce crisis in the Union, where shortages of doctors, nurses, carers and other healthcare professionals are deepening and becoming structural. It sets out measures under six pillars: employment and working conditions, regional inequalities in access to care, recruitment and training, digital transformation, financing and planning, and ethical labour models. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it states Parliament's stance on how to address the crisis and support sustainable healthcare systems. The report calls for better implementation of the Professional Qualifications Directive, expanded education and training pathways, and use of ESF+ and cohesion funds to support national plans.

HealthJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Loucas Fourlas, Ruggero Razza · 23 ballots · voted 13:14 · A-10-2026-0168 · 2025/2062

Impact of social media and the online environment on young people

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the impact of social media and the online environment on young people, setting out its position on how digital platforms affect children and young adults. The text calls for a comprehensive European strategy that combines safety by design, algorithmic transparency, privacy-respecting age assurance, digital education and stronger enforcement across existing EU rules. It asks the Commission to assess how well current initiatives work and to keep EU action in step with the changing digital environment.

Digital, AI & data

Resolutions · report by Sandro Ruotolo · 13 ballots · voted 13:21 · A-10-2026-0220 · 2025/2081

Narco-trafficking in Europe’s waters: protecting our borders and supporting our law enforcement officers

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on drug trafficking in Europe's waters, covering border protection and support for law enforcement officers. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it states Parliament's stance without creating law. The resolution condemns attacks and deaths linked to drug trafficking and calls for stronger maritime surveillance, intelligence-sharing and international cooperation along trafficking routes.

Justice, rule of law & rightsHealth

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 21 ballots · voted 13:31 · B-10-2026-0390 · 2026/2797

Strengthening global health resilience in partner countries

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on strengthening global health resilience in partner countries, covering health systems, health workforce, local production of medicines and vaccines, and preparedness for disease outbreaks. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, stating that strengthening global health resilience is both a development objective and a strategic investment in European and global security and stability. Parliament recognises the urgent need to boost the ability of systems, communities and institutions worldwide to prevent, prepare for, absorb and adapt to global health threats.

HealthForeign affairs

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 5 ballots · voted 13:59 · B-10-2026-0385 · 2026/2731

EU-Switzerland Agreement on the transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime

✦ AI The draft Council decision would approve an agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on transferring Passenger Name Record (PNR) data to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute terrorist offences and serious crime. Parliament gave its consent to concluding the agreement, so the agreement can go ahead. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of the Swiss Confederation.

Foreign affairsDigital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 14:18 · A-10-2026-0204 · 2025/0343

EU-Iceland Agreement on the participation of Iceland in GOVSATCOM and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme

✦ AI The text concerns an agreement between the European Union and Iceland setting out the rules for Iceland's participation in the GOVSATCOM component of the Union Space Programme and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme, and for access to their governmental services. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, which means the agreement can go ahead. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of Iceland.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

Consent · report by Paolo Borchia · consent procedure · voted 14:19 · A-10-2026-0207 · 2025/0351

EU-Norway Agreement on the participation of Norway in GOVSATCOM and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme

✦ AI The agreement sets out rules for Norway to take part in the GOVSATCOM component of the Union Space Programme and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme, and for access to their governmental services. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, which means it approves the agreement as a whole; under this procedure no amendments are possible. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of Norway.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

Consent · report by Paolo Borchia · consent procedure · voted 14:20 · A-10-2026-0208 · 2025/0352

Objection under Rule 115(2), (3), and (4)(c) · implementing measure

Maximum residue levels for flupyradifurone

✦ AI Parliament considered a draft Commission regulation that would change maximum residue levels for several pesticides, including flupyradifurone, in or on certain products. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, objecting to the draft regulation. Parliament asks the Commission not to raise maximum residue levels for flupyradifurone in rapeseeds while a new risk assessment has not been carried out and a review procedure is underway.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environment

Objections · motion for a resolution · B-10-2026-0392 · 2026/2838

An EU cardiovascular diseases strategy

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on an EU cardiovascular diseases strategy, setting out its position on the priorities, implementation and governance of the European Commission's Safe Hearts Plan. The resolution addresses cardiovascular diseases, which remain the leading cause of death in the EU, and the modifiable risk factors behind most cardiovascular deaths, such as tobacco use, harmful alcohol consumption, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity and environmental exposures. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, supporting the implementation of the European Cardiovascular Health Plan and stressing prevention, early intervention and cross-sectoral action.

Health

Resolutions · report by Romana Jerković · voted 14:26 · A-10-2026-0221 · 2025/2132

Gender inequalities in health, specifically as regards gender-specific conditions

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on gender inequalities in health, focusing on gender-specific conditions such as menopause and endometriosis. The text examines the whole healthcare cycle, from clinical trials and drug development to diagnosis and treatment, and sets out Parliament's official position. It asks the Commission to use the forthcoming Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030 to propose concrete measures that prioritise and incentivise investment into gender-specific conditions.

HealthJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Billy Kelleher · 98 ballots · voted 14:30 · A-10-2026-0200 · 2025/2074

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

✦ AI 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

Establishing the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund

✦ AI Parliament set out its position on a proposed regulation that would create a Temporary Decarbonisation Fund to support operators in energy-intensive sectors facing a remaining carbon leakage risk, complementing the EU Emissions Trading System and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Parliament adopted this position at first reading, which means it can now negotiate with the Council before the law is final. Parliament also called on the Commission to refer the matter back to it if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended.

Climate & environmentEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Pascal Canfin · 1st reading · 53 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2026-0202 · 2025/0418

Market stability reserve for the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS): ceasing the invalidation of allowances

✦ AI The proposal concerns a decision amending Decision (EU) 2015/1814 so that allowances in the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) would no longer be invalidated. Parliament adopted its position at first reading on this law, which means MEPs have set out where they stand and will need to agree with the Council before the law is final. The committee report leaves the Commission's proposal unchanged, but its explanatory statement says this is not a substantive position and that a definitive view would be premature before the wider ETS review expected in mid-July 2026. Parliament 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 national parliaments.

Climate & environment

New laws · report by Pierfrancesco Maran · 1st reading · 11 ballots · voted 13:23 · A-10-2026-0230 · 2026/0085

Market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sectors

✦ AI Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a proposed decision that amends Decision (EU) 2015/1814 on the market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sectors. The proposal responds to concerns raised by 19 member states about price uncertainty and volatility in the ETS2, and it smoothens the reserve's trigger mechanism, extends the reserve beyond 2031 and reinforces the price control mechanism. Parliament's position includes amendments to the proposal, and the rapporteur proposes shortening the period for starting distribution of allowances from the reserve from two months to 30 days. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

Climate & environment

New laws · report by Danuše Nerudová · 1st reading · 22 ballots · voted 13:27 · A-10-2026-0098 · 2025/0380

Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030

Climate & environmentEnergy

New laws · 1st reading

Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the findings and recommendations of its Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, which examined how the Union can better defend its democratic foundations against foreign information manipulation and interference, hybrid operations and disinformation. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, meaning it now states where it stands on the threats described and on the reforms it says are needed. The report calls for a more operational European Centre for Democratic Resilience, stronger enforcement of EU legislation in the digital sphere, a more ambitious European Cooperation Network on Elections, and election-related infrastructure to be treated as critical infrastructure. It also asks for hybrid-threat preparedness in CSDP missions and operations, a review of sanctions instruments, support for media and civil society, and funding under the next multiannual financial framework 2028-2034.

Digital, AI & dataDefence & securityJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · report by Tomas Tobé · 139 ballots · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0199 · 2025/2069

Implementation of the Council Recommendation on a Bridge to Jobs – Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee

✦ AI Parliament adopted a report on how the Council Recommendation on a Bridge to Jobs – Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee has been put into practice. The report examines the Youth Guarantee, a commitment to offer every young person under 30 good quality employment, continued education, an apprenticeship or a traineeship within four months of becoming unemployed or leaving education. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, setting out findings on the scheme and calling for stronger monitoring, better data on young people not in employment, education or training, and more resources.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Hristo Petrov · 27 ballots · voted 13:55 · A-10-2026-0218 · 2025/2184

The EU Youth Strategy 2019–2027

✦ AI This report examines how the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027 was put into practice, focusing on policy coherence, youth inclusion and participation, access to quality education and training, volunteering and youth work. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it sets out Parliament's view on how the strategy has worked and what should come next. The report recommends that the final years of the strategy focus on managing the transition to new youth priorities and that the Commission integrate emerging topics into the remaining implementation period. It also aims to prepare the ground for the framework that will follow the strategy after 2027.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Sabrina Repp · 20 ballots · voted 14:02 · A-10-2026-0219 · 2025/2115

Establishment of the digital euro

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to establish a digital euro, a central bank digital currency for retail payments by consumers and businesses. The digital euro would complement cash and offer a sovereign, secure and accessible pan-European payment option, reducing reliance on non-European providers. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

New laws · report by Fernando Navarrete Rojas · 1st reading · voted 13:19 · A-10-2026-0185 · 2023/0212

Temporary derogation from the ePrivacy directive

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

New laws · 2nd reading · 28 ballots · voted 13:21

Provision of digital euro services by payment services providers incorporated in Member States whose currency is not the euro and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1230 of the European Parliament and the Council

✦ AI The proposed law sets rules for payment service providers based in EU member states that do not use the euro to offer digital euro services, amending a 2021 regulation. Parliament adopted its position on the proposal, meaning it supports the draft regulation as amended. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

New laws · committee report · 1st reading · A-10-2026-0183 · 2023/0211

The abduction, forced conversion and child marriage of Maria Shahbaz and the protection of girls in Pakistan

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the abduction, forced conversion and child marriage of Maria Shahbaz, a 13-year-old Christian girl from Lahore, and on the protection of girls in Pakistan. The text condemns these practices, calls on Pakistani authorities to protect Maria, investigate her case, and prosecute perpetrators, and welcomes the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Act 2026. It urges other provinces to adopt similar laws, asks for a national complaint mechanism, and calls on the EU and member states to raise the issue in bilateral dialogues, including GSP+ monitoring.

Foreign affairsJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 13 ballots · voted 13:44 · B-10-2026-0351 · 2026/2801

Protection of the environment through criminal law

✦ AI 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.

Climate & environment

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

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Trajectory to decrease the contribution of high indirect land-use change-risk biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels to renewable energy targets

✦ AI The European Parliament voted to block a Commission delegated regulation that would have added soybean to the list of high indirect land-use change-risk feedstocks, phasing out soy-based biodiesel from EU renewable energy targets by 2030. The objection passed, meaning the Commission measure is blocked and cannot enter into force. Parliament does not object to the palm oil phase-down or to fixing the certification procedure, and asks the Commission to revise the act accordingly.

EnergyClimate & environment

Objections · motion for a resolution · 14 ballots · voted 13:09 · B-10-2026-0337 · 2026/2680

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3), and (4)(c) · implementing measure

Lead in certain fishing tackle

✦ AI The European Parliament voted on a resolution to block a Commission regulation restricting lead in certain fishing tackle under the EU chemicals law REACH. MEPs rejected the objection, so the Commission measure will go ahead as planned. The resolution had argued the restriction lacked evidence on alternatives and proportionality, and asked the Commission to withdraw and re-submit it.

Climate & environmentEconomy & single market

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:12 · B-10-2026-0344 · 2026/2714

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

Genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations DP 202216 x NK603, DP202216 x DAS-40278-9

✦ AI Parliament objected to a Commission decision that would have authorised selling food and feed made from genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations. The objection passed, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be placed on the market in the EU. Parliament cited concerns about herbicide tolerance, safety uncertainties, and missing long-term studies.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 13:59 · B-10-2026-0336 · 2026/2746

The impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality. The text condemns the invasion and the gender-based violence committed by Turkish forces, and calls for recognition and support for the victims. It urges the EU and member states to address the long-term consequences and ensure justice and reparations for the affected women and girls.

Foreign affairsJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 23 ballots · voted 13:54 · B-10-2026-0333 · 2026/2617

Temporary derogation from certain provisions of the ePrivacy Directive to combat online child sexual abuse

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

New laws · 2nd reading · voted 13:29

Coordination of social security systems

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law updating the coordination of social security systems across EU member states. The law aims to make it easier for people moving within Europe to keep their social security rights, including unemployment benefits, long-term care, and family benefits. Parliament's position includes changes to unemployment benefit export periods, aggregation of insurance periods, and clarifications on cross-border workers. It also calls for better cooperation between authorities and digitalisation of documents.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Gabriele Bischoff · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:33 · A-8-2018-0386 · 2016/0397

A new strategy for media literacy and digital learning

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on a new strategy for media literacy and digital learning, setting out its position on the topic. The text stresses the importance of these skills for democracy and calls for coordinated EU action, including better enforcement of existing media and digital rules. It also asks for sustainable funding, monitoring of national measures, and involvement of educators, youth, and civil society in policy design.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityDigital, AI & data

Resolutions · report by Marcos Ros Sempere · 17 ballots · voted 13:54 · A-10-2026-0173 · 2025/2181

Implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals in view of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on implementing the Sustainable Development Goals ahead of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum. The text stresses the need to accelerate progress, particularly on water, energy, and other goals under review, and calls for stronger global partnerships. MEPs also highlight the importance of human rights, good governance, and closing the financing gap to achieve the goals by 2030.

Climate & environmentForeign affairs

Resolutions · report by Lukas Mandl, Pierfrancesco Maran · 8 ballots · voted 13:59 · A-10-2026-0187 · 2025/2248

Digital assets – challenges for the competitiveness and integrity of the European Union’s financial system

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on digital assets, covering crypto-assets, stablecoins and tokenised assets, and their impact on the EU financial system. The text supports a system-wide, activity-based and technologically neutral approach, and calls for effective enforcement of the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). It urges the Commission to assess regulating crypto-asset lending, borrowing, staking, non-fungible tokens and decentralised finance under MiCAR.

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

Resolutions · report by Johan Van Overtveldt · 4 ballots · voted 14:00 · A-10-2026-0186 · 2025/2208

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

✦ AI 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

Implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and risks to the security of supply of medicines

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on implementing the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and risks to medicine supply security. It supports the directive's environmental goals but worries that higher-than-expected costs and the polluter-pays scheme could hurt medicine availability and EU manufacturing. MEPs ask the Commission to run an independent study by early 2027 and to suspend the extended producer responsibility rules until its findings are assessed.

Climate & environmentHealth

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 25 ballots · voted 13:15 · B-10-2026-0282 · 2026/2652

Structure and rates of excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products (recast)

✦ AI 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.

Economy & single marketHealth

New laws · report by Tomáš Kubín · consultation · 16 ballots · voted 13:55 · A-10-2026-0161 · 2025/0580

General arrangements for excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products

✦ AI 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.

Economy & single marketHealth

New laws · report by Tomáš Kubín · consultation · 4 ballots · voted 14:00 · A-10-2026-0160 · 2025/0581

EU–Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products: termination

✦ AI 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

EU–Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products: termination (Resolution)

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution backing the termination of the EU–Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement on timber trade, which aims to combat illegal logging. The agreement, in force since 2013, has not achieved its core objective as Liberia's licensing scheme is not operational. Parliament supports ending the agreement and encourages the Commission to assist Liberia in meeting EU timber regulations and preparing for the deforestation regulation.

Climate & environmentForeign affairsTrade & customs

Resolutions · report by Karin Karlsbro · voted 13:54 · A-10-2026-0146 · 2025/0259M

Recommendation on promoting transnational governance on water in the interests of conflict prevention and peace

✦ AI Parliament adopted a recommendation urging the EU to promote transnational water governance as a tool for conflict prevention and peace. The text calls for stronger EU external action, including political dialogue, mediation, and support for transboundary water cooperation. It also asks for better funding and coordination of existing instruments, and for water diplomacy to be a priority in EU foreign policy.

Climate & environmentForeign affairs

Resolutions · report by Leoluca Orlando · 8 ballots · voted 14:33 · A-10-2026-0150 · 2025/2216