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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

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-UK Agreement regarding cooperation on the application of their respective competition laws

The text concerns an agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom on cooperation in applying their respective competition laws. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, adopting this as its official position. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of the United Kingdom.

Economy & single marketForeign affairs

Consent · report by Eero Heinäluoma · consent procedure · voted 14:18 · A-10-2026-0203 · 2025/0111

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

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

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

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: Application EGF/2026/000 TA 2026 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission

The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of EUR 210 000 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. The funds will finance administrative and technical expenditure for implementing the fund, including meetings, seminars, communication activities, and an electronic data exchange system. Parliament calls on the Commission to continue inviting it to meetings and seminars and to simplify the application procedure.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from Belgium – EGF/2025/009 BE/Soliver

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers laid off by Soliver, a Belgian glass manufacturer that went bankrupt. The decision releases EU money for personalised services such as job-search help, training and retraining for the 803 affected workers in Flanders. Parliament agreed with the Commission that Belgium meets the conditions for the support.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

United Nations Convention against Cybercrime

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

Justice, rule of law & rightsDigital, AI & data

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

Amendment of the European Electoral Act allowing Members to vote in plenary by proxy voting during pregnancy and after giving birth

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

EU institutions & Parliament

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

EU-Iceland agreement on transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute terrorist offences and serious crime

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

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

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

EU-USA-Iceland-Norway Air Transport Agreement, and EU-Iceland-Norway Ancillary Agreement on the application of the Air Transport Agreement

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

Transport & tourismForeign affairs

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

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

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

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

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

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/008 BE/Liberty - Belgium

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by the bankruptcy of Liberty in Belgium. The decision releases EU money for tailored measures such as training, guidance and job-search help for the affected workers. Parliament agreed with the Commission that Belgium meets the conditions for the support.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Extension of the term of office of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Other · voted 13:08

United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships

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

Foreign affairsTransport & tourism

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

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

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/005 AT/KTM - Austria

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by KTM in Austria. The decision releases EUR 1 806 624 for personalised services such as career guidance, training, and job-search help for 420 targeted beneficiaries. The funding follows the insolvency of KTM, a motorcycle producer in Upper Austria, and aims to help displaced workers reintegrate into the labour market.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

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

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/007 BE/Casa - Belgium

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support 416 workers made redundant by Casa in Belgium. The decision releases EUR 1 916 733, covering 85% of the total cost of tailored measures such as training, outplacement and job fairs. Parliament asks Belgian authorities to ensure visibility of EU funding and to carry out thorough final evaluations of the measures.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law

The Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law is the first international legally binding treaty on AI governance, covering the entire AI lifecycle. Parliament gave its consent to the EU concluding this Convention, meaning the EU can now ratify it. The Convention requires parties to ensure AI systems respect human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, with measures like risk assessments and transparency.

Justice, rule of law & rightsDigital, AI & data

Consent · report by José Cepeda, Paulo Cunha · consent procedure · voted 12:49 · A-10-2026-0007 · 2025/0136

EU-Ecuador Agreement: cooperation between Europol and the Ecuadorian authorities competent for combating serious crime and terrorism

The agreement allows Europol and Ecuadorian authorities to exchange personal data to fight serious crime and terrorism, with safeguards for privacy and fundamental rights. Parliament gave its consent, so the European Union can conclude the agreement with Ecuador. Parliament asks its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Ecuador.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

Consent · report by Matthieu Valet · consent procedure · voted 12:52 · A-10-2026-0028 · 2025/0120

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/004 BE/Tupperware – Belgium

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by Tupperware in Belgium. The decision releases EU funding for personalised services such as job-search assistance, training, and outplacement for the affected workers. Parliament also calls on Belgian authorities to provide tailored support for workers with low education levels and to shorten the time between application and financing decision.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Jean-Marc Germain · voted 12:55 · A-10-2026-0030 · 2026/0004

Appointment of the Chairperson of the European Banking Authority

Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

Other

Appointment of the European Chief Prosecutor

Justice, rule of law & rightsEU institutions & Parliament

Other

Appointment of the Vice-President of the European Central Bank

Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

Other

Amending the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Consent · consent procedure · voted 12:20

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/006 BE/Audi – Belgium

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by Audi in Belgium. The decision releases EU funding for personalised services such as counselling, training, job-search help and business start-up support for the affected workers. Parliament also calls on Belgian authorities to help repurpose the closed factory and to tackle regional unemployment.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Budget · report by Nicolae Ștefănuță · 6 ballots · voted 12:20 · A-10-2026-0006 · 2026/0001

Amending the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Consent · consent procedure

Enhanced cooperation on the establishment of a Loan for Ukraine

Foreign affairsEconomy & single marketEU budget & funds

Consent · consent procedure · voted 12:50

Enhanced cooperation on the establishment of a loan for Ukraine

Foreign affairsEconomy & single market

Consent · consent procedure

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Delegated Regulation supplementing the review of prudential rules for the insurance and reinsurance sector (Solvency II)

The European Parliament voted on a resolution to object to a Commission delegated regulation that amends the Solvency II prudential rules for insurance and reinsurance, covering areas such as technical provisions, risk margin, securitisation, and crypto-assets. Parliament rejected the objection, meaning the Commission measure goes ahead as planned. The resolution argued that the Commission overstepped its mandate by bundling empowerments without justification and deviating from technical advice, but this did not succeed.

Economy & single market

Objections · motion for a resolution · B-10-2026-0056 · 2025/2963

Appointment of a Member of the Executive Board of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)

EU institutions & ParliamentEconomy & single market

Other

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Simplification of the content and presentation of information to be disclosed concerning environmentally sustainable activities and simplification of certain technical screening criteria for determining whether economic activities cause no significant harm to environmental objectives

The Commission's delegated regulation simplifies reporting on environmentally sustainable activities and the technical screening criteria for the 'do no significant harm' principle. Parliament rejected the objection, so the Commission measure goes ahead as planned. The regulation narrows the scope of substances of very high concern covered and introduces a materiality threshold for reporting.

Climate & environmentEconomy & single market

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:28 · B-10-2025-0566 · 2025/2806

Appointment of the Executive Director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)

Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

Other

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/003 SE/Northvolt – Sweden

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers laid off by the Swedish battery maker Northvolt. The decision releases EU money for personalised services such as job-search help, training, business start-up support and allowances for the affected workers. Parliament also calls for faster handling of such applications and for thorough checks on how the funds are used.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 as regards the definition of prohibited weapons

The Commission adopted a delegated regulation that changes the definition of prohibited weapons used to decide which companies can be excluded from EU Paris-aligned Benchmarks and EU Climate Transition Benchmarks. Parliament rejected its own objection, so the Commission measure goes ahead and the new definition applies. The objection had asked Parliament to block the delegated regulation and to call on the Commission to submit a new delegated act excluding companies active in nuclear weapons, depleted uranium and certain weapons covered by the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons.

Economy & single market

Objections · motion for a resolution · 5 ballots · voted 12:49 · B-10-2025-0502 · 2025/2847

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 as regards origin labelling for fruit and vegetables originating in the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara

The Commission proposed a delegated regulation on origin labelling for fruit and vegetables from Western Sahara, a non-self-governing territory distinct from Morocco. Parliament rejected the objection to this measure, so the Commission's regulation will go ahead. The resolution had objected that the labelling could mislead consumers about the true origin, contrary to EU food information rules.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketTrade & customs

Objections · motion for a resolution · 10 ballots · voted 12:51 · B-10-2025-0506 · 2025/2943

Decision to maintain the action before the Court of Justice for the annulment of the decision of the Commission on the withdrawal of the Standard essential patents proposal

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rightsEconomy & single market

Other · voted 12:24

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

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

InvestEU Fund strategic investments in the field of defence

The Commission delegated regulation of 28 August 2025 broadens the definition of eligible strategic investments under the InvestEU Fund to include more defence technologies and products for military use, and extends eligibility to entities in associated countries or controlled by non-associated countries under certain conditions. Parliament rejected the objection, so the Commission measure goes ahead and the expanded defence investment rules will apply. Parliament had asked the Commission to refrain from using delegated acts to change InvestEU's scope and to submit any further changes as a legislative proposal under the ordinary legislative procedure.

Economy & single marketDefence & securityEU budget & funds

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:04 · B-10-2025-0456 · 2025/2846

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Council and Council

Parliament refused to grant discharge to the Secretary-General of the Council for the implementation of the 2023 budget of the European Council and the Council. The spending was approved, meaning the discharge was granted. Parliament set out its observations in a resolution and instructed its President to forward the decision to the European Council, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors.

EU budget & fundsEU institutions & Parliament

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 11 ballots · voted 14:53 · A-10-2025-0167 · 2024/2021

Parliament’s calendar of part-sessions – 2027

EU institutions & Parliament

Other · 2 ballots · voted 13:17

Draft amending budget No 2/2025: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to expenditure

The draft amending budget No 2/2025 updates the revenue side of the EU budget, including own resources, and adjusts expenditure for certain items. Parliament approved the Council's position on the draft amending budget, meaning the spending was approved. The update includes lower estimates for customs duties, VAT bases, and plastic waste, but a higher gross national income base, and adjusts the UK contribution and fines. Parliament also calls for new own resources and questions certain expenditure increases and reallocations.

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

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

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/002 DE/Goodyear 2 – Germany

Parliament approved mobilising €3,085,166 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for redundant workers (EGF) to support Germany after 1,171 job cuts at Goodyear Germany GmbH. The money covers personalised services like retraining, career advice, job-search help and start-up grants for 915 targeted workers made redundant in the rubber and plastics sector. Parliament agreed with the Commission that Germany meets the intervention conditions and called for thorough final evaluations of the measures.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Olivier Chastel · 6 ballots · voted 14:00 · A-10-2025-0168 · 2025/0245

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/001 BE/BelGaN – Belgium

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by the Belgian semiconductor company BelGaN. The decision releases EU funding for personalised measures such as training, job-search assistance and outplacement for the 417 displaced workers. Parliament also called for faster procedures and comprehensive final evaluations of the support provided.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

EU-Switzerland Cooperation Agreement: European Satellite Navigation Programmes

The European Parliament voted on a draft Council decision to conclude a cooperation agreement between the EU and Switzerland on European satellite navigation programmes. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, meaning the EU can now conclude it with Switzerland. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Switzerland.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

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

EU-Brazil Agreement: cooperation with and through Europol and the Federal Police of Brazil

The agreement sets up cooperation between Europol and Brazil's Federal Police, allowing the transfer of personal and non-personal data to fight serious crime and terrorism. Parliament gave its consent, meaning the EU can conclude the agreement with Brazil. The agreement includes safeguards for human rights, privacy, and data protection, as confirmed by the European Data Protection Supervisor.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

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

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: Application EGF/2025/000 TA 2025 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission

The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of EUR 170,000 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. This funding covers administrative and technical expenditure for implementing the EGF in 2025, including expert group meetings, a networking seminar, information activities, and work on the electronic data exchange system. Parliament also calls on the Commission to continue inviting it to EGF meetings and seminars, and to enhance the fund's visibility and transparency.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675 to add certain countries to the list of high-risk third countries, and to remove other countries from that list

The Commission proposed updating the EU list of high-risk third countries for money laundering and terrorist financing, adding ten countries and removing eight, including Gibraltar. Parliament rejected the objection to this delegated regulation, so the Commission's measure goes ahead as planned. The resolution had asked the Commission to keep Gibraltar on the list and to submit a new act, but that request has no effect now.

Economy & single marketJustice, rule of law & rights

Objections · motion for a resolution · 20 ballots · voted 13:16 · B-10-2025-0311 · 2025/2740

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

Deforestation Regulation - list of countries presenting a low or high risk

Parliament objected to the Commission's list of countries with low or high deforestation risk for products sold in the EU, arguing the data is outdated and the method flawed. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and cannot take effect. Parliament calls for a more accurate, transparent and flexible risk classification, including a possible fourth 'negligible risk' category.

Climate & environmentEconomy & single marketAgriculture, food & fisheries

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:18 · B-10-2025-0321 · 2025/2739

Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine amending the Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine on the carriage of freight by road of 29 June 2022

Parliament gave its consent to the agreement amending the EU-Ukraine deal on the carriage of freight by road of 29 June 2022. The consent means the Council can now conclude the agreement on behalf of the Union. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Ukraine.

Transport & tourismForeign affairs

Consent · report by Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi · consent procedure · voted 13:43 · A-10-2025-0102 · 2024/0290

Ordre du jour de mercredi - Demande du groupe Renew

EU institutions & Parliament

Other

Ordre du jour de mercredi - Demande des groupes PPE, S&D et Verts/ALE

EU institutions & Parliament

Other

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2024/003 BE/Van Hool – Belgium

The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by the Belgian company Van Hool. The decision releases €7,999,015 to fund personalised services such as job-search support, retraining, and outplacement for 2,397 former Van Hool workers in Belgium. The Parliament agrees with the Commission that Belgium meets the conditions for this aid and instructs its President to sign the decision with the Council.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Agreements on Financial Mechanisms for the period May 2021 - April 2028 (EEA: EU-Iceland-Liechtenstein-Norway; Norwegian: EU-Norway); Additional Protocols to EEC-Norway Agreement and to EEC-Iceland Agreement

The European Parliament gave its consent to agreements setting up EU financial mechanisms with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway for May 2021 to April 2028, plus additional protocols on fish imports. These arrangements provide a financial contribution to economic and social cohesion in the EEA, with new concessions and flexibility on unexhausted quotas. The rapporteur raised concerns about imbalances in the fisheries protocol with Norway but backed the package as a whole. Parliament asks the Commission to address these concerns and imbalances in the EU fishing sector swiftly.

Trade & customsForeign affairsEconomy & single market

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

EU-Norway Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff-rate quotas included in EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union

The agreement adjusts EU tariff-rate quotas with Norway after the UK's withdrawal from the EU, following WTO rules. Parliament gave its consent, allowing the Council to adopt the decision and the agreement to enter into force. The changes revise shares for pig meat and skimmed-milk powder quotas, based on updated trade data.

Trade & customsEconomy & single marketForeign affairs

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

Agreement between Canada and the European Union on the transfer and processing of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data

The agreement sets rules for transferring and processing airline passenger name record data between Canada and the EU to fight serious crime and terrorism. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, meaning the EU can conclude it. Parliament asks that the agreement be applied with strict safeguards for fundamental rights, as recommended by the European Data Protection Supervisor.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

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

Parliament’s calendar of part-sessions – 2026

EU institutions & Parliament

Other · 2 ballots · voted 12:02

Conclusion of an agreement between the European Union and the government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh on certain aspects of air services

The agreement updates bilateral air services deals between Bangladesh and seven EU member states, removing references to the UK after its withdrawal. Parliament gave its consent, allowing any EU airline to fly between Bangladesh and the seven member states where traffic rights permit. The agreement includes standard EU clauses on aviation safety, fuel taxation, and competition rules.

Transport & tourism

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

Conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration

Parliament gave its consent to the EU concluding the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration. The Convention increases public access to documents and hearings in investor-state disputes and lets civil society participate. It applies transparency rules to investment treaties signed before 1 April 2014, covering about 1,200 agreements involving EU member states. Ratification is a first step towards broader reform of investment dispute settlement, including a possible Multilateral Investment Court.

Economy & single marketForeign affairsTrade & customs

Consent · report by Anna Cavazzini · consent procedure · voted 12:21 · A-10-2024-0021 · 2015/0012

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2024/002 BE/Limburg machinery and paper – Belgium

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant in the machinery and paper sectors in Belgium's Limburg province. The decision releases EU funding for personalised services such as guidance, training, and job-search support for the affected workers. The application follows 681 redundancies at Sappi Lanaken and Purmo Group Belgium, with 632 workers targeted for assistance.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Matjaž Nemec · 3 ballots · voted 12:58 · A-10-2024-0019 · 2024/0286

Presentation by the President-elect of the Commission of the College of Commissioners and its programme

EU institutions & Parliament

Other · 5 ballots · voted 12:20