Sittings

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/002 ES/Galicia automotive ancillary – Spain

✦ AI Parliament approved the release of money from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers, following an application from Spain for workers made redundant in the automotive ancillary industry in Galicia. The decision means Spain is entitled to a financial contribution of EUR 2 725 100, which represents 85 % of the total cost of EUR 3 206 000, to support the reintegration in the labour market of 400 targeted beneficiaries. The money is to be transferred from the EGF reserve to the EGF budget line, and the Employment and Social Affairs Committee and the Committee on Regional Development are associated with the process.

Climate & environmentTransport & tourism

Budget · report by Sandra Gómez López · 4 ballots · voted 13:15 · A-10-2026-0242 · 2026/0195

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/003 FI/Valmet Automotive – Finland

✦ AI Parliament considered a proposal to release money from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers, following an application from Finland after job losses at Valmet Automotive and five subcontractors and suppliers. Parliament agreed with the Commission that the conditions in the fund's rules are met and that Finland is entitled to a financial contribution of EUR 410 310, which is 60% of the total cost of EUR 683 850. The money covers personalised services such as job-seeking training, job and career coaching, vocational training, occupational safety and competence cards, language training, start-up grants, and incentives and allowances, plus preparatory, management, information and publicity, control and reporting activities. Parliament approved the budget decision, meaning the support can go ahead.

Climate & environmentForeign affairs

Budget · report by Nicolae Ștefănuță · 4 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2026-0243 · 2026/0220

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

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

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

Termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cameroon on forest law enforcement governance and trade in timber and derived products to the Union

✦ AI The European Parliament gave its consent to the termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the EU and Cameroon on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber and derived products. This means the agreement, which entered into force in 2011 and was tacitly renewable, will expire on 30 November 2025. Parliament's consent follows the Council's request and the committee's recommendation, and its position will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of member states and Cameroon.

Climate & environmentForeign affairsTrade & customs

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