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Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3), and (4)(c) · implementing measure

The European Parliament voted on a resolution to block a Commission regulation restricting lead in certain fishing tackle under the EU chemicals law REACH. MEPs rejected the objection, so the Commission measure will go ahead as planned. The resolution had argued the restriction lacked evidence on alternatives and proportionality, and asked the Commission to withdraw and re-submit it.

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:12 · B-10-2026-0344 · 2026/2714

The proposal sets EU-wide minimum excise duty rates for tobacco and extends rules to novel tobacco-related products. Parliament rejected the proposal, meaning it will not proceed in its current form. The report had proposed gradual rate increases, differentiated treatment by product risk, and a longer transition period.

New laws · report by Tomáš Kubín · consultation · 16 ballots · voted 13:55 · A-10-2026-0161 · 2025/0580

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

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

The European Parliament voted to reject an objection to a Commission delegated regulation that sets a Union-wide method for calculating the life-cycle global warming potential of buildings. The objection failed, so the Commission measure goes ahead as planned. The Parliament calls on the Commission to submit a new, more limited delegated regulation by the third quarter of 2026.

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 11:07 · B-10-2026-0178 · 2025/3044

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

The Commission's delegated regulation simplifies reporting on environmentally sustainable activities and the technical screening criteria for the 'do no significant harm' principle. Parliament rejected the objection, so the Commission measure goes ahead as planned. The regulation narrows the scope of substances of very high concern covered and introduces a materiality threshold for reporting.

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:28 · B-10-2025-0566 · 2025/2806

The proposal updates EU rules on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes after the European Online Dispute Resolution Platform was discontinued. Parliament rejected the Council's position, meaning the proposed directive is not approved at this stage. The rejection follows a recommendation to endorse the text without amendments to allow swift adoption.

New laws · report by Laura Ballarín Cereza · 2nd reading · voted 13:06 · A-10-2025-0249 · 2023/0376

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Objections · motion for a resolution · 5 ballots · voted 12:49 · B-10-2025-0502 · 2025/2847

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

The Commission proposed a delegated regulation on origin labelling for fruit and vegetables from Western Sahara, a non-self-governing territory distinct from Morocco. Parliament rejected the objection to this measure, so the Commission's regulation will go ahead. The resolution had objected that the labelling could mislead consumers about the true origin, contrary to EU food information rules.

Objections · motion for a resolution · 10 ballots · voted 12:51 · B-10-2025-0506 · 2025/2943

The proposal is a directive on soil monitoring and resilience, known as the Soil Monitoring Law. Parliament rejected the Council's position at first reading, meaning the proposal was not approved. The rejection was based on the committee's recommendation for second reading.

New laws · report by Martin Hojsík · 2nd reading · voted 13:08 · A-10-2025-0204 · 2023/0232

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

The Commission delegated regulation of 28 August 2025 broadens the definition of eligible strategic investments under the InvestEU Fund to include more defence technologies and products for military use, and extends eligibility to entities in associated countries or controlled by non-associated countries under certain conditions. Parliament rejected the objection, so the Commission measure goes ahead and the expanded defence investment rules will apply. Parliament had asked the Commission to refrain from using delegated acts to change InvestEU's scope and to submit any further changes as a legislative proposal under the ordinary legislative procedure.

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:04 · B-10-2025-0456 · 2025/2846

New laws · 1st reading · voted 13:12

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

The Commission proposed updating the EU list of high-risk third countries for money laundering and terrorist financing, adding ten countries and removing eight, including Gibraltar. Parliament rejected the objection to this delegated regulation, so the Commission's measure goes ahead as planned. The resolution had asked the Commission to keep Gibraltar on the list and to submit a new act, but that request has no effect now.

Objections · motion for a resolution · 20 ballots · voted 13:16 · B-10-2025-0311 · 2025/2740

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

The Commission's delegated regulation sets measures to reduce accidental catches of common dolphins and other small cetaceans in the Bay of Biscay. Parliament rejected the objection, so the regulation will now apply. The resolution had asked the Commission to withdraw the regulation.

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:27 · B-10-2024-0178 · 2024/2842

Other · 5 ballots · voted 12:20