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31 subjects match · 25 adopted, 0 rejected
Tuesday, 7 July 2026 2 matches
- Air passenger rights
Parliament approved the joint text on air passenger rights, updating rules on compensation and assistance for denied boarding, cancellation, or long delay of flights. The adopted law maintains the existing three-hour delay threshold and compensation amounts, and introduces new rights such as free hand baggage in price displays and free seating for children under 14. It also requires airlines to inform passengers digitally of their compensation rights and to provide free boarding passes, while creating a Union Air Passenger Rights Label.
Transport & tourismEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Andrey Novakov · 3rd reading · voted 13:33 · A-10-2026-0191 · 2013/0072
- International passenger transport services by coach and bus in the border regions: cabotage operations between Austria and Switzerland
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law that would empower Austria to amend its 1958 bilateral road transport agreement with Switzerland, allowing cabotage operations for coach and bus services in their border regions. The authorisation is limited to specific Austrian border districts and requires no discrimination between EU and other carriers and no distortion of competition. Parliament supports the proposal to improve cross-border public transport links and increase travel options for people in the area.
Foreign affairsTransport & tourism
New laws · report by Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi · 1st reading · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0174 · 2025/0407
Thursday, 18 June 2026 1 match
- Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles
The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting circularity requirements for vehicle design and managing end-of-life vehicles. The law aims to support the automotive sector's shift to a circular economy by promoting recycled materials and improving how vehicles are scrapped. Parliament's position includes amendments to clarify rules, cut red tape, and align with other EU laws, while keeping targets realistic for industry. The position now goes to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalized.
Economy & single marketTransport & tourismClimate & environment
New laws · report by Jens Gieseke, Paulius Saudargas · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 13:15 · A-10-2025-0158 · 2023/0284
Adopted 437–112–20 · by a large majority
Thursday, 21 May 2026 1 match
- Periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspection (Roadworthiness package)
Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update EU rules on periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspections of vehicles. The position updates rules for cars, vans, and commercial vehicles, and adds regular inspections for motor scooters above 50 cm³. Parliament removed proposed mandatory annual inspections for older cars and light vans, and kept remote sensing optional for member states. The position now goes to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalised.
New laws · report by Jens Gieseke · 1st reading · voted 13:25 · A-10-2026-0139 · 2025/0097
Adopted 369–126–84 · by a large majority
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 1 match
- Single European railway area: use of railway infrastructure capacity
New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · 2 ballots · A-10-2026-0126 · 2023/0271
2 ballots, no final vote
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 1 match
- Accounting of greenhouse gas emissions of transport services
The regulation establishes rules for accounting greenhouse gas emissions of transport services, using the EN ISO 14083:2023 methodology. Parliament approved the Council's position, meaning the act is adopted and will be signed and published. The rules introduce a free EU calculation tool for transport operators and a hierarchy favoring primary data, with a future review of life-cycle emissions.
Climate & environmentTransport & tourism
New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2026-0062 · 2023/0266
no count published
Thursday, 26 March 2026 1 match
- 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.
New laws · report by Malik Azmani · 1st reading · voted 11:06 · A-10-2026-0048 · 2025/0059
Adopted 389–206–32 · by a large majority
Thursday, 12 March 2026 2 matches
- Calculation of emission credits for heavy-duty vehicles for the reporting periods of the years 2025 to 2029
Climate & environmentTransport & tourism
New laws · 1st reading · 7 ballots · voted 12:06
- Package travel and linked travel arrangements: make the protection of travellers more effective and simplify and clarify certain aspects
Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update EU rules on package travel and linked travel arrangements, aiming to strengthen traveller protection and simplify the law. The adopted text updates the 2015 Package Travel Directive, covering issues such as insolvency protection, cancellations, refunds, and vouchers. Parliament asks the Commission to re-refer the matter if it substantially amends its proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.
Economy & single marketTransport & tourism
New laws · report by Alex Agius Saliba · 1st reading · voted 12:07 · A-10-2025-0140 · 2023/0435
Tuesday, 10 March 2026 2 matches
- 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
Adopted 414–182–21 · by a large majority - Calculation of emission credits for heavy-duty vehicles for the reporting periods of the years 2025 to 2029
Climate & environmentTransport & tourism
New laws · 1st reading
Adopted no count published
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 2 matches
- 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.
New laws · report by Alessandro Ciriani · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:57 · A-10-2025-0259 · 2025/0101
Adopted 408–184–60 · by a large majority - Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to amend the rules on applying the 'safe third country' concept in asylum procedures. The proposal makes the connection between an applicant and a third country optional and removes the automatic suspensive effect of appeals, while preserving judicial protection. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.
New laws · report by Lena Düpont · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:58 · A-10-2025-0255 · 2025/0132
Adopted 396–226–30 · by a clear majority
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 1 match
- Air passenger rights
Parliament adopted its position on the law updating EU rules on compensation and assistance for air passengers when flights are delayed, cancelled, or boarding is denied. The position aims to preserve existing passenger rights, simplify claims, and extend the rules to more flights, while capping airline costs for hotel stays in extraordinary circumstances. It also strengthens protections for passengers with disabilities and children, and codifies court rulings to increase legal certainty.
Transport & tourismEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Andrey Novakov · 2nd reading · voted 12:49 · A-10-2026-0001 · 2013/0072
Wednesday, 17 December 2025 2 matches
- 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.
New laws · report by Lena Düpont · 1st reading · voted 12:22 · A-10-2025-0255 · 2025/0132
Adopted 384–237–31 · by a clear majority - 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.
New laws · report by Alessandro Ciriani · 1st reading · voted 12:23 · A-10-2025-0259 · 2025/0101
Adopted 396–202–56 · by a clear majority
Thursday, 13 November 2025 1 match
- European Maritime Safety Agency
The European Parliament approved the Council's position on a regulation updating the mandate of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The adopted provisions aim to better reflect EMSA's new tasks in maritime safety, sustainability, decarbonisation, and training, with balanced governance rules. The act is now adopted in line with the Council position, and Parliament will sign it for publication in the Official Journal.
EU institutions & ParliamentTransport & tourism
New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0217 · 2023/0163
no count published
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 2 matches
- Driving licences
The directive updates EU rules on driving licences, introducing mutually recognised EU mobile driving licences and clarifying minimum age requirements. Parliament approved the Council's position, meaning the act is adopted and will be signed and published. The new rules also set medical fitness requirements, default validity periods, and rules for novice drivers and accompanied driving.
New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0191 · 2023/0053
no count published - Union-wide effect of certain driving disqualifications
The text establishes an EU system for sharing information and recognising driving disqualifications across member states for major offences such as drink or drug driving, excessive speeding, or causing death or serious injury. Parliament approved the Council's position, meaning the directive will be adopted as agreed, ending impunity for drivers committing such offences outside the country that issued their licence. Parliament instructs its President and Secretary-General to sign the act and arrange its publication in the Official Journal.
New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0193 · 2023/0055
no count published
Tuesday, 7 October 2025 3 matches
- 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
- Inland waterway transport: River Information Systems (RIS)
Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update EU rules on harmonised river information services (RIS) for inland waterway transport. The position includes changes to reduce administrative burden, improve implementation, and avoid premature interconnection with other systems. It also limits the scope to cross-border waterways, allowing voluntary application elsewhere, and calls for cooperation with third countries.
Economy & single marketTransport & tourism
New laws · report by Tom Berendsen · 1st reading · voted 13:26 · A-10-2025-0033 · 2024/0011
- Extension of the derogation for heavy-duty vehicles with zero emissions
Transport & tourismClimate & environment
New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:27
Adopted 458–182–11 · by a large majority
Thursday, 11 September 2025 1 match
- Package travel and linked travel arrangements: make the protection of travellers more effective and simplify and clarify certain aspects
Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update EU rules on package travel and linked travel arrangements, aiming to strengthen traveller protection and simplify the law. The adopted text revises definitions, insolvency protection, cancellation rights, and introduces rules on vouchers and complaint handling. Parliament asks the Commission to re-refer the matter if it substantially amends its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council and national parliaments.
Economy & single marketTransport & tourism
New laws · report by Alex Agius Saliba · 1st reading · 17 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2025-0140 · 2023/0435
Tuesday, 9 September 2025 2 matches
- Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting circularity requirements for vehicle design and rules for managing end-of-life vehicles. The law aims to boost recycling of materials like steel and plastic, improve how old vehicles are handled, and align rules across member states. Parliament's 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 · 67 ballots · voted 13:41 · A-10-2025-0158 · 2023/0284
Adopted 431–145–76 · by a large majority - Extension of the derogation for heavy-duty vehicles with zero emissions
Transport & tourismClimate & environment
New laws · 1st reading
Adopted no count published
Tuesday, 8 July 2025 1 match
- Temporary derogation from certain provisions of Regulations (EU) 2017/2226 and (EU) 2016/399
The European Parliament adopted its position on a regulation allowing a progressive start of operations for the Entry/Exit System (EES), a database registering entries and exits of third-country nationals at Schengen borders. The regulation temporarily derogates from certain rules to let member states phase in the EES over 180 days, instead of requiring a full simultaneous launch at all border points. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.
New laws · report by Assita Kanko · 1st reading · voted 13:36 · A-10-2025-0082 · 2024/0315
Thursday, 8 May 2025 1 match
- CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for 2025 to 2027
Climate & environmentTransport & tourism
New laws · 1st reading · 22 ballots · voted 13:10
Adopted 458–101–14 · by a large majority
Tuesday, 6 May 2025 1 match
- CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for 2025 to 2027
Climate & environmentTransport & tourism
New laws · 1st reading
Adopted no count published
Thursday, 3 April 2025 1 match
- 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 · voted 13:09 · A-10-2025-0045 · 2023/0404
Adopted 327–229–50 · by a clear majority
Wednesday, 27 November 2024 1 match
- Amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards Vanuatu
The proposal amends Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 to remove Vanuatu from the list of countries whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement for short stays in the EU. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal, which means the visa exemption for Vanuatu will be cancelled. 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, the Commission, and national parliaments.
Migration & asylumForeign affairs
New laws · report by Paulo Cunha · 1st reading · voted 12:26 · A-10-2024-0015 · 2024/0128
Tuesday, 22 October 2024 1 match
- Implementation of the Single European Sky (recast)
The regulation updates the Single European Sky framework to make air navigation services and network management contribute to climate neutrality. Parliament approved the Council's position, meaning the act is adopted and will be signed into law. It also approves a joint statement inviting the Commission to propose a new budget line for administrative support of the Performance Review Board.
New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2024-0010 · 2013/0186
no count published