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21 subjects match · 18 adopted, 0 rejected

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 3 matches

  1. 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.

    Migration & asylum

    New laws · report by Lena Düpont · 1st reading · voted 12:22 · A-10-2025-0255 · 2025/0132

  2. 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.

    Migration & asylum

    New laws · report by Alessandro Ciriani · 1st reading · voted 12:23 · A-10-2025-0259 · 2025/0101

  3. 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.

    EnergyTrade & customs

    New laws · report by Inese Vaidere, Ville Niinistö · 1st reading · 48 ballots · voted 12:24 · A-10-2025-0195 · 2025/0180

Thursday, 13 November 2025 1 match

  1. 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

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 2 matches

  1. Driving licences

    The directive updates EU rules on driving licences, introducing mutually recognised EU mobile driving licences and clarifying minimum age requirements. Parliament approved the Council's position, meaning the act is adopted and will be signed and published. The new rules also set medical fitness requirements, default validity periods, and rules for novice drivers and accompanied driving.

    Transport & tourism

    New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0191 · 2023/0053

    no count published
  2. Union-wide effect of certain driving disqualifications

    The text establishes an EU system for sharing information and recognising driving disqualifications across member states for major offences such as drink or drug driving, excessive speeding, or causing death or serious injury. Parliament approved the Council's position, meaning the directive will be adopted as agreed, ending impunity for drivers committing such offences outside the country that issued their licence. Parliament instructs its President and Secretary-General to sign the act and arrange its publication in the Official Journal.

    Transport & tourism

    New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0193 · 2023/0055

    no count published

Tuesday, 7 October 2025 3 matches

  1. 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

  2. Inland waterway transport: River Information Systems (RIS)

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update EU rules on harmonised river information services (RIS) for inland waterway transport. The position includes changes to reduce administrative burden, improve implementation, and avoid premature interconnection with other systems. It also limits the scope to cross-border waterways, allowing voluntary application elsewhere, and calls for cooperation with third countries.

    Economy & single marketTransport & tourism

    New laws · report by Tom Berendsen · 1st reading · voted 13:26 · A-10-2025-0033 · 2024/0011

Thursday, 11 September 2025 1 match

  1. Package travel and linked travel arrangements: make the protection of travellers more effective and simplify and clarify certain aspects

    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 revises definitions, insolvency protection, cancellation rights, and introduces rules on vouchers and complaint handling. Parliament asks the Commission to re-refer the matter if it substantially amends its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council and national parliaments.

    Economy & single marketTransport & tourism

    New laws · report by Alex Agius Saliba · 1st reading · 17 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2025-0140 · 2023/0435

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 2 matches

  1. Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting circularity requirements for vehicle design and rules for managing end-of-life vehicles. The law aims to boost recycling of materials like steel and plastic, improve how old vehicles are handled, and align rules across member states. Parliament's 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 · 67 ballots · voted 13:41 · A-10-2025-0158 · 2023/0284

  2. Adopted no count published

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 2 matches

  1. The role of gas storage for securing gas supplies ahead of the winter season

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend EU gas storage rules ahead of winter, extending and adjusting filling requirements. The rules would lower the storage filling target to 83% by 1 November, with flexibility for member states to deviate under certain market conditions. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

    Energy

    New laws · report by Borys Budka · 1st reading · 15 ballots · voted 13:33 · A-10-2025-0079 · 2025/0051

  2. 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.

    Migration & asylum

    New laws · report by Assita Kanko · 1st reading · voted 13:36 · A-10-2025-0082 · 2024/0315

Wednesday, 18 June 2025 2 matches

  1. EU/Euratom Agreement on the interpretation and application of the Energy Charter Treaty: adoption by Euratom

    Parliament approved the Commission proposal for a Council decision on the adoption by the European Atomic Energy Community of the Agreement on the interpretation and application of the Energy Charter Treaty. This means Parliament has given its consent to the proposed law, which will now proceed in the legislative process. Parliament asks the Council to notify it if the Council intends to depart from the approved text and to consult Parliament again if substantial amendments are made.

    EnergyForeign affairs

    New laws · report by Borys Budka · consultation · voted 13:05 · A-10-2025-0008 · 2024/0146

  2. Adoption by the Union of the Agreement on the interpretation and application of the Energy Charter Treaty

    Parliament adopted its position on the law, taking over the Commission proposal on the adoption by the Union of the Agreement on the interpretation and application of the Energy Charter Treaty. This means Parliament agrees with the proposed law, which concerns the Union's adoption of the agreement between the European Union, the European Atomic Energy Community and their member states. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back to Parliament if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

    EnergyForeign affairs

    New laws · report by Anna Cavazzini, Borys Budka · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 13:05 · A-10-2025-0009 · 2024/0148

Thursday, 22 May 2025 1 match

  1. Euratom Research and Training Programme for the period 2026-2027 complementing Horizon Europe

    Parliament approved the Commission's proposal for a Council regulation on the Euratom Research and Training Programme for 2026-2027, which complements Horizon Europe. The adopted position means Parliament backs the programme's continuation and its link to the broader EU research framework. Parliament asks the Council to notify it if the Council intends to depart from the approved text and to consult Parliament again if substantial amendments are planned.

    Energy

    New laws · report by Borys Budka · consultation · voted 12:22 · A-10-2025-0083 · 2025/0035

Thursday, 8 May 2025 2 matches

  1. The role of gas storage for securing gas supplies ahead of the winter season

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law that would extend and adjust gas storage rules for the winter season. The law would lower the required storage filling target to 83% by 1 November and extend the rules by two years, with flexibility for member states. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

    Energy

    New laws · report by Borys Budka · 1st reading · 30 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2025-0079 · 2025/0051

Tuesday, 6 May 2025 1 match

  1. Adopted no count published

Thursday, 3 April 2025 1 match

  1. 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