Sittings

Continuous Belarusian hybrid attacks against Lithuania

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Belarus's ongoing hybrid attacks against Lithuania, including drone and balloon incursions, instrumentalised migration, smuggling, economic coercion, cyberattacks and disinformation. It declares these acts part of a Russia-led destabilisation strategy and demands Belarus cease all such operations and release European hauliers' vehicles and goods. Parliament also calls for strengthened EU-NATO cooperation, expanded border surveillance, additional sanctions and sectoral measures against Belarus.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 18 ballots · voted 12:21 · B-10-2025-0585 · 2025/3025

Military Mobility

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on military mobility, setting out its position on improving the rapid cross-border movement of troops, equipment and assets across the EU. The text calls for streamlining and harmonising national rules and procedures, and for prioritising investments in dual-use transport infrastructure. Parliament asks the Commission to present an ambitious Military Mobility package by the end of 2025, addressing infrastructure bottlenecks, procedural obstacles and capability gaps.

Transport & tourismDefence & security

Resolutions · report by Petras Auštrevičius, Roberts Zīle · voted 12:29 · A-10-2025-0242 · 2025/2090

European Defence Readiness 2030: assessment of needs

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution assessing the EU's defence needs up to 2030, focusing on financing and industrial readiness. The text calls for closing the defence investment gap and improving access to capital for defence companies, including small firms. It asks the Commission and member states to address obstacles such as procurement delays and restrictive investment rules.

Economy & single marketDefence & security

Resolutions · report by Christophe Gomart · 3 ballots · voted 12:30 · A-10-2025-0243 · 2025/2142

Incentivising defence-related investments in the EU budget to implement the ReArm Europe Plan

✦ AI 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

EU position on the proposed plan and EU engagement towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution setting out the EU position on achieving a just and lasting peace for Ukraine, based on respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The text urges the EU and its member states to support Ukraine's desire for peace, condemns US proposals that would undermine Ukraine, and calls for robust security guarantees. Parliament also calls for enhanced military and diplomatic support for Ukraine and stresses the need for Russia to make concessions in negotiations.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 37 ballots · voted 12:35 · B-10-2025-0547 · 2025/3001

EU’s diplomatic strategy and geopolitical cooperation in the Arctic

✦ AI Parliament adopted a recommendation setting out the EU's diplomatic strategy and geopolitical cooperation in the Arctic. The text calls for a security-oriented EU strategy, anchored in international law, to keep the Arctic peaceful and governed by sustainable principles. It urges stronger coordination with member states and NATO allies to deter threats and protect critical infrastructure, and stresses the need to include Arctic Indigenous Peoples in decision-making. Parliament also highlights momentum for deeper EU integration, with doors open for Iceland, Norway, and Greenland to join the EU, respecting democratic will.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · report by Urmas Paet · 25 ballots · voted 12:31 · A-10-2025-0229 · 2025/2116

European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to set up the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) and measures to ensure timely supply of defence products. The programme aims to strengthen Europe's defence industry and support Ukraine's defence industry, with funding from the EU budget. Parliament's position includes amendments to the Commission's proposal, such as increasing funding and redirecting resources from the SAFE instrument. The next step is for Parliament to negotiate with the Council before the law can be finalised.

Economy & single marketForeign affairsDefence & security

New laws · report by Raphaël Glucksmann, François-Xavier Bellamy · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 12:28 · A-10-2025-0084 · 2024/0061

United response to recent Russian violations of the EU Member States’ airspace and critical infrastructure

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on a united response to recent Russian violations of EU member states' airspace and critical infrastructure. The text condemns Russia's military and hybrid provocations, expresses solidarity with affected states, and calls for a coordinated EU response with NATO. It urges member states to review rules of engagement and set up joint projects for a layered EU air defence system.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 49 ballots · voted 13:20 · B-10-2025-0437 · 2025/2901

Strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian hybrid threats and malign interference

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on strengthening Moldova's resilience against Russian hybrid threats and malign interference. The resolution condemns Russia's persistent hybrid attacks and supports Moldova's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. It calls for continued EU support for Moldova's reforms and EU integration ahead of the parliamentary elections.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 20 ballots · voted 14:30 · B-10-2025-0355 · 2025/2811

The human cost of Russia’s war against Ukraine and the urgent need to end Russian aggression: the situation of illegally detained civilians and prisoners of war, and the continued bombing of civilians

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Russia's unlawful detention, torture and killing of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians, and its indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas. The text calls for an end to Russian aggression and stresses the need for accountability, including through a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression. It also urges stable and timely supplies of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 29 ballots · voted 13:57 · B-10-2025-0308 · 2025/2710

Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2024

✦ AI Parliament adopted its annual report on the implementation of the common foreign and security policy, setting out its position on EU external action for 2025. The report focuses on strategic trends, including Russia's war against Ukraine, the Middle East, cooperation with like-minded partners, and the visibility of EU action abroad. It also calls for key demands regarding the next multiannual financial framework and parliamentary oversight.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · report by David McAllister · 231 ballots · voted 13:33 · A-10-2025-0010 · 2024/2080

Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2024

✦ AI Parliament adopted its annual report on the implementation of the common security and defence policy, setting out its assessment and recommendations. The report addresses the EU's response to security threats since Russia's war against Ukraine and other crises, and proposes ways to strengthen defence capabilities. It calls for progress in institutional decision-making, joint development of military capabilities, and financing.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · report by Nicolás Pascual de la Parte · 178 ballots · voted 14:01 · A-10-2025-0011 · 2024/2082

European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’)

Defence & securityEconomy & single market

New laws · 1st reading

Continuing the unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after three years of Russia’s war of aggression

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution reaffirming its condemnation of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and demanding an immediate, complete and unconditional withdrawal of Russian forces. The text urges the EU and member states to massively increase military support to Ukraine, lift restrictions on using Western weapons against targets on Russian territory, and enhance sanctions. It also expresses strong disapproval of recent US statements and actions under the Trump administration, which it says undermine Ukraine's security and endanger Europe.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 80 ballots · voted 12:31 · B-10-2025-0156 · 2025/2528

White paper on the future of European defence

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the future of European defence, setting out its position on the white paper on this topic. The text calls on member states to build their own security and defence capabilities independently of external actors, and to develop a new continental defence concept. It proposes steps towards a European Defence Alliance, with intergovernmental funding and cooperation, and without supranational oversight. Parliament also demands an investigation into foreign financial influence over European media and elections, and an end to collaboration with USAID.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 194 ballots · voted 12:46 · B-10-2025-0151 · 2025/2565