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33 subjects match · 30 adopted, 2 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

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 4 matches

  1. 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

  2. Amending certain CAP Regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend EU rules on agricultural subsidies, rural development, and related controls and penalties. The amendments cover conditionality, direct payments, sector interventions, and annual performance reporting, as well as data governance and payment suspensions. 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.

    EU budget & fundsAgriculture, food & fisheries

    New laws · report by André Rodrigues · 1st reading · voted 13:08 · A-10-2025-0164 · 2025/0236

  3. Brexit Adjustment Reserve

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to adjust the amounts allocated to member states under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve, a fund set up in 2021 to help them cope with the effects of the UK's withdrawal from the EU. The adjustment is a technical, financial and legal change that aligns the fund's regulation with a reduction agreed during the mid-term revision of the EU's long-term budget, without affecting funds already paid out or transferred. Once the amended regulation is adopted, the Commission can update the implementing decisions that set the final national allocations.

    EU budget & funds

    New laws · report by Pascal Arimont · 1st reading · voted 13:10 · A-10-2025-0233 · 2025/0289

  4. Adopted no count published

Wednesday, 26 November 2025 1 match

  1. Increasing the efficiency of the EU guarantee under the InvestEU Regulation and simplifying reporting requirements

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend the InvestEU Regulation to increase the efficiency of the EU guarantee and simplify reporting requirements. The changes aim to improve access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises, reduce administrative burdens, and support EU priorities like innovation, green and digital transitions, and defence. Parliament also calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

    Economy & single marketEU budget & funds

    New laws · report by Aura Salla, Irene Tinagli · 1st reading · 9 ballots · voted 12:30 · A-10-2025-0117 · 2025/0040

Tuesday, 25 November 2025 2 matches

  1. Enhancing police cooperation in relation to the prevention, detection and investigation of migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings; enhancing Europol’s support to preventing and combating such crimes

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to step up police cooperation against migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings and to strengthen Europol's support in fighting these crimes. The law would make Europol a central hub for criminal information and create a European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling inside the agency, with member states setting up dedicated national structures. Parliament also backed extra funding and 50 new posts for Europol, while asking the Commission to clarify how staff and money would be moved from other programmes.

    Justice, rule of law & rights

    New laws · report by Jeroen Lenaers · 1st reading · 7 ballots · voted 12:28 · A-10-2025-0109 · 2023/0438

Thursday, 23 October 2025 1 match

  1. Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

    InvestEU Fund strategic investments in the field of defence

    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.

    Economy & single marketDefence & securityEU budget & funds

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

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 1 match

  1. General Data Protection Regulation: additional procedural rules relating to the enforcement of the Regulation

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation laying down additional procedural rules for enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation. The rules aim to streamline cross-border procedures, clarify rights of parties, and introduce deadlines for legal certainty. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

    Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

    New laws · report by Markéta Gregorová · 1st reading · voted 13:21 · A-9-2024-0045 · 2023/0202

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 1 match

  1. Amending certain CAP regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend EU rules on farm funding, covering conditionality, direct payments, rural development, and payment controls. The changes aim to simplify the common agricultural policy and make data sharing and payment suspensions more efficient. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

    EU budget & fundsAgriculture, food & fisheries

    New laws · report by André Rodrigues · 1st reading · 28 ballots · voted 13:40 · A-10-2025-0164 · 2025/0236

Tuesday, 7 October 2025 1 match

  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

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 4 matches

  1. European Social Fund (ESF+): specific measures to address strategic challenges

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend the European Social Fund+ regulation to address strategic challenges. The changes allow member states to redirect funds to new EU priorities, with incentives like higher pre-financing and co-financing rates. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

    EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

    New laws · report by Marit Maij · 1st reading · 9 ballots · voted 14:17 · A-10-2025-0122 · 2025/0085

  2. Amending ERDF, Cohesion Fund and Just Transition Fund as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges in the context of the mid-term review

    The proposal amends EU cohesion policy rules to let member states redirect funds to new strategic priorities, such as defence and competitiveness, during the mid-term review. Parliament adopted its position on the law, backing the changes with amendments, including support for long-duration electricity storage and safeguards on rule-of-law conditionality. Parliament calls on the Commission to reassess the 15% reallocation threshold and to report on transfers, ensuring transparency and protecting cohesion objectives.

    EU budget & funds

    New laws · report by Dragoş Benea · 1st reading · 16 ballots · voted 14:18 · A-10-2025-0129 · 2025/0084

  3. Insolvency proceedings: replacing Annexes A and B

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation updating the annexes of the EU law on cross-border insolvency proceedings. The annexes list the national procedures covered by the regulation, and the update reflects changes in member states' laws. Parliament asks the Commission to consult it again if the proposal is substantially amended.

    Justice, rule of law & rights

    New laws · report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk · 1st reading · voted 14:20 · A-10-2025-0127 · 2025/0023

  4. Extension of the timeframe for the establishment of the Eurojust case management system

    The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation to extend the timeframe for setting up the Eurojust case management system. The position takes over the Commission proposal, meaning Parliament agrees to the extension as proposed. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it makes substantial changes, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

    Justice, rule of law & rights

    New laws · report by Javier Zarzalejos · 1st reading · voted 14:21 · A-10-2025-0152 · 2025/0074

Wednesday, 9 July 2025 1 match

  1. Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

    amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675 to add certain countries to the list of high-risk third countries, and to remove other countries from that list

    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.

    Economy & single marketJustice, rule of law & rights

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

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

Tuesday, 17 June 2025 3 matches

  1. Combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA (recast)

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU directive to combat child sexual abuse and exploitation, updating rules on defining offences and supporting victims. The directive aims to harmonise criminal law across member states, addressing crimes like child sexual abuse material and grooming, and to improve detection and reporting of online abuse. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and will forward its position to the Council and national parliaments.

    Justice, rule of law & rightsDigital, AI & data

    New laws · report by Jeroen Lenaers · 1st reading · 35 ballots · voted 13:37 · A-10-2025-0097 · 2024/0035

  2. 5 ballots, no final vote

Thursday, 22 May 2025 2 matches

  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

  2. Adopted no count published

Thursday, 8 May 2025 1 match

  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

Wednesday, 7 May 2025 2 matches

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

Tuesday, 11 March 2025 1 match

  1. Establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to set up a Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova. The Facility aims to support Moldova's reforms for sustainable growth, EU accession, and socio-economic convergence. It will fund investments in areas like infrastructure, energy, digital and green transitions, and education.

    Economy & single marketForeign affairsEU budget & funds

    New laws · report by Siegfried Mureşan, Sven Mikser · 1st reading · voted 12:56 · A-10-2025-0006 · 2024/0258