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Wednesday, 16 September 2026 5 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 - Establishing the Single Market and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034
The Commission proposed a regulation establishing the Single Market and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034, which would bring together four existing programmes under one consolidated framework supporting the Single Market, the Customs Union, tax cooperation and the fight against fraud. Parliament adopted its position at first reading on this proposal, setting out its amendments to the text. Parliament called on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal, and instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.
Economy & single marketTrade & customsEU budget & funds
New laws · report by Adnan Dibrani · 1st reading · 13 ballots · voted 14:15 · A-10-2026-0216 · 2025/0590
Adopted 496–53–125 · by a large majority - Establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority
The draft law would set up a Union Customs Code and a European Union Customs Authority, and would repeal an earlier regulation on the same subject. Parliament approved the Council's position at first reading, which means the act is adopted in line with that position. The Council position reflects the agreement reached between Parliament and the Council in negotiations at early second reading stage. Parliament's President is to sign the act with the President of the Council, and it is to be published in the Official Journal.
Trade & customsEconomy & single market
New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2026-0232 · 2023/0156
no count published
Tuesday, 15 September 2026 2 matches
- Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures
The Commission proposal would extend the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 1 January 2028 to selected steel- and aluminium-intensive downstream products, and add measures against avoidance behaviour such as enhanced reporting, traceability and stronger powers on misdeclaration. Parliament adopted its position on this law at first reading, which sets out the changes MEPs want to the proposal before it can be agreed with the Council. Parliament also calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.
Climate & environmentTrade & customsEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Mohammed Chahim · 1st reading · 72 ballots · voted 13:06 · A-10-2026-0201 · 2025/0419
Adopted 464–50–159 · by a large majority - Temporary trade-liberalisation measures applicable to Armenian products
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
Thursday, 9 July 2026 1 match
- Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act
Economy & single marketTrade & customs
New laws · committee report · 1st reading · 2 ballots · A-10-2026-0192 · 2025/0385
Adopted no count published
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 2 matches
- Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America
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
Adopted 440–151–50 · by a large majority - Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods
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
Adopted 444–152–54 · by a large majority
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 1 match
- Negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU regulation to address the negative trade effects of global steel overcapacity on the Union market. The regulation aims to protect the EU steel sector, which is vital for competitiveness, economic security, and decarbonisation, while remaining WTO-compliant. 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.
Economy & single marketTrade & customs
New laws · report by Karin Karlsbro · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:20 · A-10-2026-0012 · 2025/0726
Wednesday, 29 April 2026 1 match
- European Chemicals Agency and amending regulations
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
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 1 match
- Generalised scheme of tariff preferences
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
Adopted 459–127–70 · by a large majority
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 - Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America
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
Adopted 417–154–71 · by a large majority - Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods
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
Adopted 437–144–60 · by a large majority
Tuesday, 10 March 2026 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 · 56 ballots · voted 13:14 · A-10-2025-0045 · 2023/0404
Adopted 414–182–21 · by a large majority
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 3 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 - Bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products
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
Adopted 483–102–67 · by a large majority
Wednesday, 17 December 2025 3 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 - Phasing out Russian natural gas imports, improving monitoring of potential energy dependencies
The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation to phase out Russian natural gas imports and improve monitoring of potential energy dependencies. The regulation would also amend Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 on security of gas supply, and the Parliament's position includes amendments to the Commission's proposal. 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 and national parliaments.
New laws · report by Inese Vaidere, Ville Niinistö · 1st reading · 48 ballots · voted 12:24 · A-10-2025-0195 · 2025/0180
Adopted 500–120–32 · by a large majority
Tuesday, 16 December 2025 3 matches
- Bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products
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
Adopted 431–161–70 · by a large majority - Compulsory licensing of patents in crisis situations
Economy & single marketTrade & customs
New laws · report by Adrián Vázquez Lázara · 2nd reading · 3 ballots · voted 13:06 · A-10-2025-0246 · 2023/0129
3 ballots, no final vote - 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
Thursday, 27 November 2025 1 match
- Harmonised requirements in the internal market on transparency of third countries interest representation
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
Adopted 392–88–133 · by a large majority
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 1 match
- Collection of statistical information by the European Central Bank
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
Adopted 521–110–35 · by a large majority
Tuesday, 25 November 2025 1 match
- 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
Thursday, 13 November 2025 4 matches
- Exceptional trade measures for countries and territories participating in or linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process
The EU is updating its exceptional trade measures for countries linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process, which cover duty suspensions for certain fruits and vegetables and tariff quotas for wine. Parliament adopted its position on the law, endorsing the Commission's proposal to extend these measures until 2030 and to remove an obsolete reference to fisheries. The measures have supported EU-Western Balkans trade, which exceeded EUR 83 billion in 2024, and the extension maintains conditionality on democratic principles and human rights. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.
Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Kris Van Dijck · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 11:51 · A-10-2025-0188 · 2025/0108
- Partial renewal of Members of the Court of Auditors – Nikolaos Milionis
Parliament voted on the Council's nomination of Nikolaos Milionis as a Member of the Court of Auditors. It adopted its position, delivering a favourable opinion on the nomination. The decision will be forwarded to the Council and other EU institutions.
New laws · committee report · consultation · A-10-2025-0218 · 2025/0807
- 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 - Partial renewal of Members of the Court of Auditors – Pierre Moscovici
Parliament voted on the Council's nomination of Pierre Moscovici as a Member of the Court of Auditors. It adopted its position, delivering a favourable opinion on the nomination. Parliament instructs its President to forward the decision to the Council and other institutions.
New laws · committee report · consultation · A-10-2025-0219 · 2025/0808
Adopted 419–192–21 · by a large majority
Wednesday, 22 October 2025 1 match
- 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
Adopted 441–125–73 · by a large majority
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 3 matches
- Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks and improving cooperation among Union agencies in the area of chemicals
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law to reassign scientific and technical tasks and improve cooperation among EU agencies dealing with chemicals. The law aims to strengthen the knowledge base on chemicals, facilitate data exchange between regulatory bodies, and streamline assessments while ensuring early detection of emerging risks. 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.
Climate & environmentEU institutions & Parliament
New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras · 1st reading · voted 13:20 · A-10-2025-0020 · 2023/0455
Adopted 469–126–50 · by a large majority - Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency
The proposal amends Directive 2011/65/EU to re-attribute scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Parliament adopted its position at first reading, approving the proposal with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.
Climate & environmentEU institutions & Parliament
New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras · 1st reading · voted 13:20 · A-10-2025-0019 · 2023/0454
Adopted 477–93–76 · by a large majority - Standing Forest and Forestry Expert Group
Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update the rules for the Standing Forestry Committee, which advises the Commission on forestry matters. The adopted text includes amendments to the committee's tasks and structure, aiming to improve its functioning. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council and national parliaments.
Climate & environmentEU institutions & ParliamentAgriculture, food & fisheries
New laws · report by Emma Wiesner, Pekka Toveri · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 13:30 · A-10-2025-0175 · 2023/0410
Adopted 327–256–58 · by a clear majority
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 1 match
- Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: simplification and strengthening
Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify and strengthen the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism, which aims to ease obligations for small importers. The proposal introduces a de minimis exemption for imports below 50 tonnes, relieving around 90% of importers while keeping about 99% of emissions covered. 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.
Climate & environmentEconomy & single marketTrade & customs
New laws · report by Antonio Decaro · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 14:19 · A-10-2025-0085 · 2025/0039
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 1 match
- 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, 22 May 2025 2 matches
- Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards simplifying and strengthening the carbon border adjustment mechanism
Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify and strengthen the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), which sets a carbon price on certain imports into the EU. The proposal introduces a de minimis exemption for imports below 50 tonnes, relieving around 90% of importers from CBAM obligations while keeping about 99% of embedded emissions covered. It also streamlines the authorisation process for declarants, simplifies emission calculation procedures, and improves the management of CBAM-related financial liabilities. 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, Commission, and national parliaments.
Climate & environmentEconomy & single marketTrade & customs
New laws · report by Antonio Decaro · 1st reading · 30 ballots · voted 12:05 · A-10-2025-0085 · 2025/0039
- Modification of customs duties applicable to imports of certain goods originating in or exported from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to modify customs duties on certain goods imported from Russia and Belarus. The law aims to reduce EU dependence on Russian fertilisers and other agricultural imports, with tariff increases phased in over three years. Parliament also asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.
Trade & customsEconomy & single marketAgriculture, food & fisheries
New laws · report by Inese Vaidere · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 12:16 · A-10-2025-0087 · 2025/0021
Adopted 411–100–78 · by a large majority
Thursday, 8 May 2025 1 match
- Suspending certain parts of Regulation (EU) 2015/478 as regards imports of Ukrainian products into the European Union
The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation that would suspend parts of Regulation (EU) 2015/478 on imports of Ukrainian products into the European Union. The regulation aims to adjust trade measures in response to the situation, with amendments to recital 7 and Article 4. 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, Commission, and national parliaments.
Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Karin Karlsbro · 1st reading · 3 ballots · voted 13:40 · A-10-2025-0059 · 2025/0056
Adopted 354–147–53 · by a large majority
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, 2 April 2025 1 match
- Strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement
Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to strengthen security of identity cards and residence documents for EU citizens and their families. The proposal follows a Court of Justice ruling that the previous law was based on the wrong legal basis. Parliament approved the Commission's proposal as amended and calls on the Council to inform it if it intends to depart from the text.
New laws · report by Malik Azmani · consultation · 13 ballots · voted 13:31 · A-10-2025-0041 · 2024/0187
Adopted 377–279–16 · by a clear majority
Tuesday, 1 April 2025 3 matches
- Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency
The proposal amends Directive 2011/65/EU to re-attribute scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Parliament adopted its position at first reading, approving the re-attribution with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.
Climate & environmentEU institutions & Parliament
New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:11 · A-10-2025-0019 · 2023/0454
Adopted 482–110–81 · by a large majority - Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks and improving cooperation among Union agencies in the area of chemicals
The proposal reassigns scientific and technical tasks among EU agencies dealing with chemicals and improves their cooperation. Parliament adopted its position on the proposed regulation, supporting the changes with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.
Climate & environmentEU institutions & Parliament
New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:12 · A-10-2025-0020 · 2023/0455
Adopted 486–171–18 · by a large majority - Customs duties on imports of certain products originating in the USA
The proposal amends a 2018 EU regulation on additional customs duties on US imports by adding a de minimis threshold below which no duties apply. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal, meaning the amendment can proceed. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council, Commission and national parliaments.
Trade & customsForeign affairsEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · voted 13:27 · A-10-2025-0034 · 2025/0012
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
Thursday, 14 November 2024 1 match
- Amendment of the EIB’s Statute
The European Parliament approved the proposal to amend the Statute of the European Investment Bank (EIB), which aims to remove the statutory lending limit and replace the maximum 250% gearing ratio with a unanimous decision by the Board of Governors. This decision means Parliament supports the change, allowing the EIB's governing bodies full authority over risk and leverage metrics, and it calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it departs from the approved text. Parliament also asks the Council to consult it again if it intends to substantially amend the text, and it will forward its position to the Council, the Commission, the EIB, and national parliaments.
EU institutions & ParliamentEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Joachim Streit · consultation · voted 11:27 · A-10-2024-0013 · 2024/0803
Adopted 510–105–27 · by a large majority