Sittings

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Matteo Ricci

✦ AI Parliament considered a request from the Public Prosecutor's Office at the Court of Pesaro in Italy to waive the immunity of MEP Matteo Ricci, elected in Italy, in connection with criminal proceedings concerning alleged offences committed while he was Mayor of Pesaro. Parliament decided to waive Matteo Ricci's immunity, meaning the Italian authorities can proceed with the request, which concerns the seizure, reading and possible use of correspondence between him and a collaborator. Parliament instructed its President to forward the decision immediately to the competent authority of Italy and to Matteo Ricci.

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0255 · 2026/2077

Defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for the defence industry (Omnibus V)

✦ AI Parliament set out its position on a proposed regulation that amends several existing EU laws on chemicals so as to remove regulatory and administrative burdens for defence readiness and speed up approval and authorisation procedures for the defence industry. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, which means MEPs have agreed where Parliament stands on the proposal; it usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it 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.

Foreign affairsDefence & securityEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Sven Mikser, Pierfrancesco Maran, Aura Salla · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:12 · A-10-2025-0273 · 2025/0176

Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation 2028-2034

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

EnergyEU budget & fundsForeign affairs

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

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

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

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

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

Temporary trade-liberalisation measures applicable to Armenian products

✦ AI The proposal concerns temporary trade-liberalisation measures applicable to Armenian products. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal, which means it agreed with the proposal as put forward. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

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

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Afroditi Latinopoulou

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0228 · 2026/2009

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Grzegorz Braun

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0227 · 2026/2032

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Matej Tonin

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0217 · 2026/2030

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Francisco Assis

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0229 · 2026/2033

International passenger transport services by coach and bus in the border regions: cabotage operations between Austria and Switzerland

✦ AI 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

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Ilhan Kyuchyuk

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0194 · 2026/2000

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Siegbert Frank Droese

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0193 · 2026/2019

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Klára Dobrev

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0190 · 2026/2010

Shipments of waste: export of mixed municipal waste for recovery to Switzerland

✦ AI The proposal amends Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 as regards the prohibition on exporting mixed municipal waste destined for recovery, including shipments to Switzerland. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, and as an agreement was reached with the Council, this position corresponds to the final legislative act, Regulation (EU) 2026/1703. 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 & environmentForeign affairs

New laws · 1st reading · voted 13:14 · TA-10-2026-0226 · 2026/0099

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

Financing of the annual action plan in favour of the United Republic of Tanzania for 2026

✦ AI Parliament objected to the Commission's plan to finance the 2026 annual action plan for Tanzania, blocking the measure. MEPs argued the draft decision exceeds the Commission's implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law. They also said the plan fails to address Parliament's earlier concerns about human rights and accountability in Tanzania. Parliament called on the Commission to withdraw the draft and submit a new one that protects basic services, human rights, democracy and civil society.

Foreign affairsEU budget & funds

Objections · motion for a resolution · B-10-2026-0273 · 2026/2749

Hague Convention (1980) on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: accession of Cabo Verde

✦ AI The proposal authorises EU member states to accept, in the Union's interest, Cabo Verde's accession to the 1980 Hague Convention on international child abduction. Parliament approved the authorisation, meaning member states can now accept the accession, making the Convention effective in cases involving the EU and Cabo Verde. Parliament forwards its position to the Council, the Commission, member states' governments and parliaments, and the Hague Conference's Permanent Bureau.

Foreign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

New laws · report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk · consultation · voted 14:03 · A-10-2026-0157 · 2026/0041

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

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

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

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

Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods

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

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

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

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Fulvio Martusciello

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0154 · 2025/2099

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Salvatore De Meo

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0153 · 2025/2098

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Daniel Attard

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0152 · 2025/2097

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Nikola Minchev

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0155 · 2025/2100

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Angelika Niebler

EU institutions & Parliament

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0127 · 2025/2175

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Alvise Pérez

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0129 · 2025/2236

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Nikos Pappas

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0128 · 2025/2234

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Harald Vilimsky

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0125 · 2025/2158

European Chemicals Agency and amending regulations

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation updating the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and related EU chemicals laws. The text aims to strengthen ECHA's governance, align its resources with its tasks, and integrate new responsibilities such as the One Substance One Assessment package. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Climate & environmentEU institutions & Parliament

New laws · report by Christophe Clergeau · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:28 · A-10-2026-0093 · 2025/0207

Generalised scheme of tariff preferences

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

Trade & customsForeign affairsEconomy & single market

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

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Daniel Obajtek

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0115 · 2025/2172

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Grzegorz Braun

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0118 · 2025/2241

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · 2 ballots · A-10-2026-0117 · 2025/2196

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Alvise Pérez

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0119 · 2025/2222

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Patryk Jaki

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0108 · 2025/2171

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Tomasz Buczek

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0116 · 2025/2193

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

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

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

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

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

Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods

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

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

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

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Nikos Pappas

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0077 · 2025/2194

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Grzegorz Braun

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0076 · 2025/2192

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Grzegorz Braun

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0075 · 2025/2170

Increased efficiency of the External Action Guarantee

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law to make the EU's External Action Guarantee more efficient. The Guarantee backs loans for development and external action; the changes aim to improve how it is used. MEPs also asked the Commission to consult Parliament again if it changes the proposal substantially.

Foreign affairsEU budget & funds

New laws · report by David McAllister, Charles Goerens · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 13:15 · A-10-2025-0221 · 2025/0262

Appointment of the Chairperson of the European Banking Authority

✦ AI Parliament voted on the proposal to appoint François-Louis Michaud as Chairperson of the European Banking Authority, following a Council proposal of 4 February 2026 for a five-year term. Parliament approved the appointment, so Michaud is confirmed in the post. Parliament instructed its President to forward the decision to the Council, the Commission, the European Banking Authority and the governments of the member states.

Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

Other · TA-10-2026-0061 · 2026/0802

Appointment of the European Chief Prosecutor

✦ AI Parliament approved the appointment of Andrés Ritter as the European Chief Prosecutor of the European Public Prosecutor's Office. The appointment follows a shortlist of four candidates drawn up by a selection panel, a public hearing of the candidates, and support for the same candidate from Parliament's Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee and the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the member states. Parliament instructs its President to sign the annexed decision with the President of the Council and to arrange its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Parliament also instructs its President to forward the decision, including its annex, to the Council and, for information, to the Commission.

Justice, rule of law & rightsEU institutions & Parliament

Other · TA-10-2026-0062 · 2025/0803

Appointment of the Vice-President of the European Central Bank

✦ AI Parliament was consulted on the Council's recommendation to appoint Boris Vujčić as Vice-President of the European Central Bank for a term of 8 years, with effect from 1 June 2026. Parliament delivered a favourable opinion on the recommendation, so the appointment process can go ahead on that basis. Before deciding, Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs evaluated his credentials, received his curriculum vitae and written replies, and held a hearing with him. Parliament instructs its President to forward the decision to the European Council, the Council and the governments of the member states.

Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

Other · TA-10-2026-0060 · 2026/0801

Regulation implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the Ukraine Support Loan for 2026 and 2027

✦ AI The text concerns a regulation to implement enhanced cooperation among member states on setting up the Ukraine Support Loan for 2026 and 2027. Parliament adopted its position at first reading on this proposal, which means it has set out where it stands on the law before it can be finalised with the Council. An agreement was reached between Parliament and Council, so Parliament's position corresponds to the final legislative act, Regulation (EU) 2026/467. Parliament also calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

Foreign affairsEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

New laws · 1st reading · 3 ballots · voted 12:19 · TA-10-2026-0035 · 2026/0008

Amending Regulation (EU) 2024/792 establishing the Ukraine Facility

✦ AI The text concerns a proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2024/792, which established the Ukraine Facility. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, and because an agreement was reached with the Council, this position corresponds to the final legislative act, Regulation (EU) 2026/468. 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.

Foreign affairsEU budget & funds

New laws · 1st reading · voted 12:19 · TA-10-2026-0036 · 2026/0010

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

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

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairsTrade & customs

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

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Petr Bystron

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0009 · 2025/2077

Amending Regulation (EU) 2024/792 establishing the Ukraine Facility

Foreign affairsEU budget & funds

New laws · 1st reading · 2026/0010

Regulation implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the Ukraine Support Loan for 2026 and 2027

Foreign affairsEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

New laws · 1st reading · 2026/0008

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

✦ AI Parliament considered a proposal to appoint Ms Henrica Maria Verbeek-Kusters as a Member of the Executive Board of the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA). Parliament approved the appointment, so the candidate is approved for that Executive Board position. Parliament instructs its President to forward the decision to the Council, the Commission, the Authority and the governments of the member states.

EU institutions & ParliamentEconomy & single market

Other · TA-10-2025-0342 · 2025/0905

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

✦ AI Parliament considered the proposed appointment of Damian Jaworski as Executive Director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), a body that supervises insurance and occupational pensions. Parliament approved the appointment, so Jaworski takes the post for a term of five years. The proposal came from EIOPA's Board of Supervisors after an open selection procedure, and the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs held a hearing with him beforehand. Parliament instructs its President to forward the decision to the Council, the Commission, EIOPA and the governments of the member states.

Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

Other · TA-10-2025-0334 · 2025/0904

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

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

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairsTrade & customs

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

Providing macro-financial assistance to Jordan

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to provide Jordan with macro-financial assistance of up to EUR 500 million in loans. The assistance aims to support Jordan's economic stability and cover residual financing needs, addressing challenges like high public debt and regional tensions. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Foreign affairs

New laws · report by Céline Imart · 1st reading · voted 13:10 · A-10-2025-0245 · 2025/0251

Establishing the Reparations Loan to Ukraine

Foreign affairsEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

New laws · 1st reading · 2025/3502

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Alessandra Moretti

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0264 · 2025/2064

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Elisabetta Gualmini

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0263 · 2025/2063

Harmonised requirements in the internal market on transparency of third countries interest representation

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU directive setting common transparency rules for interest representation carried out on behalf of third countries. The directive aims to harmonise registration requirements across member states and create an EU-level access point for national registers. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

New laws · report by Adina Vălean · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 12:07 · A-10-2025-0208 · 2023/0463

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

Financing of the 2025 action plan for Tanzania

✦ AI Parliament objected to the Commission's draft decision financing the 2025 action plan for Tanzania, citing concerns over democratic and human rights deficiencies. The objection was adopted, blocking the Commission measure from going ahead. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft and submit a new proposal that addresses these concerns without harming funding for NGOs and civil society.

Foreign affairs

Objections · motion for a resolution · B-10-2025-0505 · 2025/2979

Collection of statistical information by the European Central Bank

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a draft Council regulation updating rules on how the European Central Bank collects statistical information, following digital changes. The position approves the draft as amended, aiming to safeguard confidential data and align with EU data protection law. Parliament also asks the Council to notify it if it departs from the approved text and to consult it again on substantial changes.

EU institutions & ParliamentEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Aurore Lalucq · consultation · voted 12:31 · A-10-2025-0222 · 2025/0806