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The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed directive updating rules on European Works Councils. The directive aims to improve the establishment and functioning of these councils and to ensure effective enforcement of transnational information and consultation rights. Parliament's position includes amendments to bring pre-existing agreements into the directive's scope and to strengthen enforcement.

New laws · committee report · 1st reading · voted 12:11 · A-10-2024-0029 · 2024/0006

New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:56

The European Parliament adopted its position on a law to amend the EU regulation on rural development funding, allowing extra support for member states hit by natural disasters since January 2024. The measure aims to help farmers, forest holders and small businesses affected by disasters, offering targeted liquidity, including lump sums of up to 42,000 euros per beneficiary. Parliament also asks the Commission to inform it if the proposal is substantially changed, and to forward the position to the Council and national parliaments.

New laws · report by Veronika Vrecionová · 1st reading · voted 12:57 · A-10-2024-0026 · 2024/0274

The proposal, called RESTORE, aims to support EU countries and regions hit by natural disasters in 2024, such as floods and wildfires, by making cohesion funds more flexible for reconstruction. Parliament adopted its position, endorsing the Commission's proposal to provide emergency support with higher pre-financing and co-financing rates. Parliament asks the Commission to report on the use of these funds and to ensure they complement other EU aid, avoiding double financing.

New laws · report by Andrzej Buła, Younous Omarjee · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 12:57 · A-10-2024-0031 · 2024/0275

The proposal amends Council Decision 2008/971/EC to include forest reproductive material of the 'tested' category in the equivalence regime for imports from certain third countries. Parliament adopted its position on the law, which extends the existing import rules to the 'tested' category and updates labelling and authority names. The law will apply from 1 January 2025, ensuring continuity after the temporary measure expires on 31 December 2024.

New laws · report by Veronika Vrecionová · 1st reading · 3 ballots · voted 12:58 · A-10-2024-0022 · 2024/0214

The European Parliament approved the Council's position to repeal the EU regulation that set up the Online Dispute Resolution platform, and to amend related regulations on consumer protection cooperation and digital services. This means the ODR platform will be discontinued, as the Council's position matches Parliament's earlier stance without changes. Parliament instructs its President and Secretary-General to sign the act and arrange its publication in the Official Journal.

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2024-0028 · 2023/0375

The proposal amends Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 to remove Vanuatu from the list of countries whose nationals are exempt from visa requirements 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 the proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

New laws · report by Paulo Cunha · 1st reading · voted 12:26 · A-10-2024-0015 · 2024/0128

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

The Commission proposed rules to reduce accidental catches of common dolphins and other small cetaceans in the Bay of Biscay. Parliament rejected the objection, so the Commission's measure will go ahead. The resolution had asked the Commission to withdraw the measure, citing concerns about data and economic impact.

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

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

Parliament blocked the Commission's draft decision to renew the authorisation of genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603, which is tolerant to glyphosate and produces insecticidal proteins. The objection was adopted, meaning the Commission measure is blocked and the authorisation cannot be renewed as proposed. Parliament cites concerns about the lack of assessment of complementary herbicides, potential effects of Bt toxins, and impacts on non-target organisms.

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 12:07 · B-10-2024-0148 · 2024/2836

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

The Parliament voted to block a Commission measure that would have authorised the sale of products made from genetically modified cotton COT102. The objection was adopted, meaning the measure cannot go ahead. The Parliament cited concerns about the cotton's insecticidal proteins and antibiotic resistance marker gene.

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:08 · B-10-2024-0145 · 2024/2835

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

Parliament objected to a Commission plan to renew the authorisation of genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × MON 88017 × 59122 and eight sub-combinations, which is tolerant to certain herbicides and produces insecticides. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the authorisation cannot be renewed as proposed. Parliament cited concerns about the assessment of complementary herbicides, Bt toxins, and effects on non-target organisms.

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 12:09 · B-10-2024-0147 · 2024/2834

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

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:10 · B-10-2024-0146 · 2024/2840

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

The European Parliament adopted a resolution objecting to the Commission's decision to authorise the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize DP915635. The objection was adopted, meaning the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be marketed in the EU. Parliament cites concerns about the lack of assessment of the complementary herbicide glufosinate and the toxin IPD079Ea, among other issues.

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 12:10 · B-10-2024-0149 · 2024/2839

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

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 12:11 · B-10-2024-0150 · 2024/2838

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

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 12:13 · B-10-2024-0152 · 2024/2837

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

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:14 · B-10-2024-0153 · 2024/2841

New laws · 1st reading · 17 ballots · voted 11:10

The proposal would replace the paper value added tax exemption certificate with an electronic version for transactions such as diplomatic supplies or those for NATO forces. Parliament adopted its position approving the Commission proposal, backing the move to digital certificates. Parliament asks the Council to notify it if it intends to depart from the approved text and to consult it again if substantial amendments are planned.

New laws · report by Aurore Lalucq · consultation · voted 11:22 · A-10-2024-0012 · 2024/0152

The draft directive aims to make tax relief on excess withholding taxes faster and safer, introducing a common EU digital tax residence certificate and two fast-track procedures. Parliament approved the Council's draft text, backing the directive as agreed by member states. Parliament asks the Council to notify it if it intends to depart from the approved text and to consult it again if substantial amendments are made.

New laws · report by Herbert Dorfmann · consultation · voted 11:23 · A-10-2024-0011 · 2023/0187

Parliament approved a Council proposal to amend the European Investment Bank's Statute, replacing the statutory lending limit with a unanimous decision by the Board of Governors. The change aims to align with modern financial standards and follows a G20 review recommendation. Parliament calls on the Council to notify it if it intends to depart from the approved text and to consult again if it makes substantial amendments.

New laws · report by Joachim Streit · consultation · voted 11:27 · A-10-2024-0013 · 2024/0803

New laws · 1st reading

New laws · 1st reading

Parliament adopted its position on the proposed Council decision setting guidelines for EU member states' employment policies. The adopted text approves the Commission proposal as amended, meaning Parliament supports the guidelines with changes. Parliament calls on the Commission to adjust its proposal accordingly and asks the Council to notify it if departing from the approved text.

New laws · committee report · consultation · 19 ballots · voted 13:46 · A-10-2024-0004 · 2024/0599

New laws · 1st reading

The proposal establishes the Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism and provides exceptional macro-financial assistance to Ukraine, using windfall profits from immobilized Russian assets to service and repay loans. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal, which means the law can proceed to final approval. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and asks for swift adoption by the end of October 2024.

New laws · report by Karin Karlsbro · 1st reading · voted 13:06 · A-10-2024-0006 · 2024/0234

The Parliament approved the Council's position on the recast of the Single European Sky regulation, which sets EU-wide performance targets for air navigation services, including climate and environmental factors. This means the regulation will enter into force, establishing an independent advisory Performance Review Board to help improve network management and make flights more efficient and environmentally friendly. The Parliament and Council also invited the Commission to create a budget line under the Connecting Europe Facility for administrative support of the Performance Review Board and related bodies.

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2024-0010 · 2013/0186

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

The Parliament objected to a Commission regulation that would keep import tolerances for certain pesticides on some imported crops. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and cannot enter into force. Parliament argues the pesticides are harmful and that imports should meet the same standards as EU products.

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:18 · B-10-2024-0020 · 2024/2758

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

Parliament objected to a Commission regulation that would have kept EU limits for the pesticide cyproconazole in some imported foods above the default level. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the existing limits stay in place. Parliament argues the substance is toxic and its approval has expired, so residues should be at the default value.

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:18 · B-10-2024-0021 · 2024/2759