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32 subjects match · 29 adopted, 1 rejected
Wednesday, 16 September 2026 3 matches
- Simplification of intra-EU transfers of defence-related products and simplification of security and defence procurement (Omnibus V)
Economy & single marketDefence & security
New laws · report by Pekka Toveri, Anna-Maja Henriksson · 1st reading · 7 ballots · voted 14:11 · A-10-2025-0275 · 2025/0177
- Acceleration of permit-granting for defence readiness projects (Omnibus V)
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation to speed up the granting of permits for defence readiness projects. This is Parliament's first reading position, and it usually needs to agree with the Council before the 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. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.
Economy & single marketDefence & security
New laws · report by Lucia Yar, Henrik Dahl · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:11 · A-10-2025-0271 · 2025/0172
- Defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for the defence industry (Omnibus V)
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
Adopted 530–125–12 · by a large majority
Thursday, 9 July 2026 1 match
- Temporary derogation from the ePrivacy directive
Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights
New laws · 2nd reading · 28 ballots · voted 13:21
28 ballots, no final vote
Tuesday, 7 July 2026 1 match
- 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
Adopted 331–304–11 · narrowly
Thursday, 21 May 2026 1 match
- Rights, support and protection of victims of crime
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law updating minimum standards for the rights, support and protection of victims of crime. The law updates Directive 2012/29/EU and replaces an older Council framework decision. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes its proposal.
New laws · report by Javier Zarzalejos, Lucia Yar · 1st reading · voted 13:38 · A-9-2024-0157 · 2023/0250
Adopted 440–49–84 · by a large majority
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 1 match
Thursday, 26 March 2026 3 matches
- 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 - Combating corruption
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU directive to combat corruption, replacing existing rules and updating criminal offences. The directive sets minimum standards for defining and sanctioning corruption, including bribery in public and private sectors, and adds new offences like concealment of corruption proceeds and misconduct in public office. Parliament also strengthens prevention measures, protects whistle-blowers and victims, and aligns rules with the UN Convention against corruption.
New laws · report by Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle · 1st reading · 17 ballots · voted 11:11 · A-9-2024-0048 · 2023/0135
- Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 as regards the extension of its period of application
The proposal sought to extend the period of application of Regulation (EU) 2021/1232, which concerns a temporary derogation from certain obligations under EU law. Parliament rejected the proposal, meaning it will not proceed further in the legislative process. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw its proposal and will forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.
New laws · report by Birgit Sippel · 1st reading · 10 ballots · voted 11:16 · A-10-2026-0040 · 2025/0429
Rejected 228–311–92 · by a clear majority
Wednesday, 11 March 2026 1 match
- Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 as regards the extension of its period of application
Parliament voted on a proposal to extend the application period of Regulation (EU) 2021/1232, which concerns a specific EU law. It rejected the Commission's proposal and called on the Commission to withdraw it. Parliament will forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.
New laws · report by Birgit Sippel · 1st reading · 32 ballots · voted 12:45 · A-10-2026-0040 · 2025/0429
Adopted 458–103–63 · by a large majority
Tuesday, 10 March 2026 3 matches
- Harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed directive harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law across the EU. The directive aims to make insolvency proceedings more uniform and efficient, protecting businesses and creditors. Parliament's amendments include strengthening avoidance actions, improving asset tracing, and removing rules on simplified winding-up for microenterprises. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.
Economy & single marketJustice, rule of law & rights
New laws · report by Emil Radev · 1st reading · 19 ballots · voted 13:11 · A-10-2025-0126 · 2022/0408
- 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 - Appointment of the European Chief Prosecutor
Justice, rule of law & rightsEU institutions & Parliament
Other
Adopted 435–112–46 · by a large majority
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, 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
Tuesday, 16 December 2025 1 match
- Incentivising defence-related investments in the EU budget to implement the ReArm Europe Plan
Parliament adopted its position on a law to incentivise defence-related investments in the EU budget, implementing the ReArm Europe Plan. The law amends several EU funding programmes to support defence technologies, dual-use research, and military mobility, without creating new instruments. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.
Economy & single marketDefence & securityEU budget & funds
New laws · report by Rihards Kols · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 13:07 · A-10-2025-0172 · 2025/0103
Adopted 519–119–25 · by a large majority
Tuesday, 25 November 2025 3 matches
- European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’)
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to set up the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) and measures to ensure timely supply of defence products. The programme aims to strengthen Europe's defence industry and support Ukraine's defence industry, with funding from the EU budget. Parliament's position includes amendments to the Commission's proposal, such as increasing funding and redirecting resources from the SAFE instrument. The next step is for Parliament to negotiate with the Council before the law can be finalised.
Economy & single marketForeign affairsDefence & security
New laws · report by Raphaël Glucksmann, François-Xavier Bellamy · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 12:28 · A-10-2025-0084 · 2024/0061
Adopted 457–148–33 · by a large majority - Enhancing police cooperation in relation to the prevention, detection and investigation of migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings; enhancing Europol’s support to preventing and combating such crimes
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to step up police cooperation against migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings and to strengthen Europol's support in fighting these crimes. The law would make Europol a central hub for criminal information and create a European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling inside the agency, with member states setting up dedicated national structures. Parliament also backed extra funding and 50 new posts for Europol, while asking the Commission to clarify how staff and money would be moved from other programmes.
New laws · report by Jeroen Lenaers · 1st reading · 7 ballots · voted 12:28 · A-10-2025-0109 · 2023/0438
- 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
Adopted 334–294–11 · by a clear majority
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 1 match
- General Data Protection Regulation: additional procedural rules relating to the enforcement of the Regulation
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation laying down additional procedural rules for enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation. The rules aim to streamline cross-border procedures, clarify rights of parties, and introduce deadlines for legal certainty. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.
Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights
New laws · report by Markéta Gregorová · 1st reading · voted 13:21 · A-9-2024-0045 · 2023/0202
Tuesday, 7 October 2025 1 match
- 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
Wednesday, 10 September 2025 2 matches
- Insolvency proceedings: replacing Annexes A and B
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation updating the annexes of the EU law on cross-border insolvency proceedings. The annexes list the national procedures covered by the regulation, and the update reflects changes in member states' laws. Parliament asks the Commission to consult it again if the proposal is substantially amended.
New laws · report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk · 1st reading · voted 14:20 · A-10-2025-0127 · 2025/0023
- Extension of the timeframe for the establishment of the Eurojust case management system
The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation to extend the timeframe for setting up the Eurojust case management system. The position takes over the Commission proposal, meaning Parliament agrees to the extension as proposed. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it makes substantial changes, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.
New laws · report by Javier Zarzalejos · 1st reading · voted 14:21 · A-10-2025-0152 · 2025/0074
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
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 2 matches
- Combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA (recast)
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU directive to combat child sexual abuse and exploitation, updating rules on defining offences and supporting victims. The directive aims to harmonise criminal law across member states, addressing crimes like child sexual abuse material and grooming, and to improve detection and reporting of online abuse. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and will forward its position to the Council and national parliaments.
Justice, rule of law & rightsDigital, AI & data
New laws · report by Jeroen Lenaers · 1st reading · 35 ballots · voted 13:37 · A-10-2025-0097 · 2024/0035
- Electoral rights of mobile Union citizens in European Parliament elections
EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights
New laws · report by Sven Simon · consultation · 5 ballots · voted 13:45 · A-10-2025-0090 · 2021/0372
5 ballots, no final vote
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
Thursday, 13 March 2025 1 match
- European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’)
Defence & securityEconomy & single market
New laws · 1st reading
Adopted no count published
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