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23 subjects match · 20 adopted, 1 rejected
Wednesday, 16 September 2026 2 matches
- Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation 2028-2034
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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
- Nuclear decommissioning assistance programme of the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania for the period 2028-2034
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament approved a proposal for a Council regulation that would set up a programme to help Lithuania decommission the Ignalina nuclear power plant from 2028 to 2034, replacing an earlier regulation. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it supports the programme with changes it has proposed. Parliament calls on the Commission to change its proposal accordingly and on the Council to tell Parliament if it plans to depart from the approved text or to consult Parliament again on substantial changes.
New laws · report by Virginijus Sinkevičius · consultation · voted 14:22 · A-10-2026-0197 · 2025/0268
Tuesday, 7 July 2026 3 matches
- Coordination of social security systems
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law updating the coordination of social security systems across EU member states. The law aims to make it easier for people moving within Europe to keep their social security rights, including unemployment benefits, long-term care, and family benefits. Parliament's position includes changes to unemployment benefit export periods, aggregation of insurance periods, and clarifications on cross-border workers. It also calls for better cooperation between authorities and digitalisation of documents.
Jobs, social affairs & equality
New laws · report by Gabriele Bischoff · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:33 · A-8-2018-0386 · 2016/0397
Adopted 511–87–61 · by a large majority - Air passenger rights
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 3 matches
- Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation)
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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 replaces existing directives and aims to make return procedures simpler, faster, and more effective 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 · 6 ballots · voted 13:50 · A-10-2026-0048 · 2025/0059
Adopted 418–218–30 · by a large majority - Structure and rates of excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products (recast)
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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
Rejected 181–439–38 · by a large majority - General arrangements for excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law updating excise duty rules for tobacco and related products, including novel items. The adopted text backs a gradual rise in minimum tax rates, adjusts how rates are calculated, and extends the transition period to end-2032. Parliament asks the Commission to revise its proposal accordingly and the Council to consult it again if major changes are planned.
New laws · report by Tomáš Kubín · consultation · 4 ballots · voted 14:00 · A-10-2026-0160 · 2025/0581
Adopted 325–304–29 · narrowly
Thursday, 21 May 2026 1 match
- Periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspection (Roadworthiness package)
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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 2 matches
- European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: workers affected by imminent job displacement
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The proposal amends the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to support workers facing imminent job displacement during company restructuring. Parliament adopted its position, broadening the Fund's scope to include workers in direct suppliers and downstream users, with safeguards for social dialogue and State aid clarity. Parliament also calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.
Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds
New laws · report by Liesbet Sommen · 1st reading · voted 14:01 · A-10-2025-0251 · 2025/0073
- Accounting of greenhouse gas emissions of transport services
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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)
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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 3 matches
- Establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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 - Amending the Measuring Instruments Directive
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update the Measuring Instruments Directive for electric vehicle supply equipment, compressed gas dispensers, and electricity, gas and thermal energy meters. The update aims to harmonise definitions and standards across the Union for these new technologies, improving mutual recognition and reducing regulatory fragmentation. Parliament calls on 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 Zala Tomašič · 1st reading · voted 13:00 · A-10-2025-0173 · 2024/0311
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 1 match
- Air passenger rights
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 1 match
- Framework for strengthening the availability and security of supply of critical medicinal products as well as the availability of, and accessibility of, medicinal products of common interest
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The proposal aims to strengthen the availability and security of supply of critical medicinal products in the EU. Parliament adopted its position on the proposed law, which includes amendments to boost EU manufacturing and improve coordination among member states. The position also calls for better use of existing data tools and involvement of stakeholders across the supply chain.
New laws · report by Tomislav Sokol · 1st reading · 43 ballots · voted 12:43 · A-10-2025-0272 · 2025/0102
Adopted 503–57–108 · by a large majority