Sittings

Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime, which protects the EU budget from breaches of the rule of law in member states. The text assesses the application of the mechanism since 2021, focusing on transparency, scope, guidelines, deterrence, and Parliament's scrutiny role. The resolution was adopted as Parliament's official position, with a large majority.

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rightsEU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier · 26 ballots · voted 12:09 · A-10-2025-0240 · 2025/2061

Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept

✦ AI 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

Establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level

✦ AI 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

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

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

✦ AI 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

Existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution stating that Hungary poses a clear risk of seriously breaching the EU's founding values, including democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights. The text updates Parliament's earlier findings and lists twelve problem areas, such as judicial independence, corruption, media freedom, and minority rights. Parliament calls on the Council to act on its Article 7(1) procedure and urges the Commission to use all available tools to address the situation.

Justice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · report by Tineke Strik · 43 ballots · voted 12:31 · A-10-2025-0231 · 2018/0902R

Decision to maintain the action before the Court of Justice for the annulment of the decision of the Commission on the withdrawal of the Standard essential patents proposal

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rightsEconomy & single market

Other · voted 12:24

European Maritime Safety Agency

✦ AI 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

Appointment of Maria Berger to the panel set up under Article 255 of the TFEU

✦ AI Parliament adopted a decision proposing the appointment of Maria Berger to the panel set up under Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The panel assesses candidates' suitability to serve as members of the Court of Justice and the General Court. Parliament will forward the decision to the President of the Court of Justice and to the Council.

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · B-10-2025-0486 · 2025/2223

Renewing the EU-Africa partnership: building common priorities ahead of the Angola Summit

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its priorities for the EU-Africa partnership ahead of the EU-African Union summit in Luanda, Angola, on 24 and 25 November 2025. The text calls for making the fight against illegal migration a priority, negotiating readmission agreements with African Union member states, and linking development funds to cooperation on returns. It also demands that the EU's Strategic Partnership with South Africa be conditional on ending discrimination against the Boer minority and compensating victims. Parliament asks the Commission and Council to act on these points and forwards the resolution to EU institutions, member states, the UN, and the African Union.

Foreign affairsMigration & asylum

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 77 ballots · voted 13:09 · B-10-2025-0474 · 2025/2933

Polarisation and increased repression in Serbia, one year after the Novi Sad tragedy

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the polarisation and increased repression in Serbia, one year after the Novi Sad railway station tragedy that killed 16 people. The text condemns violence against protesters, unlawful surveillance, and the conduct of certain security unit members, and calls on Serbian authorities to ensure transparency in projects involving foreign state-owned companies. It also rejects allegations of EU involvement in protests and stresses Serbia's need to uphold fundamental rights and freedoms as an EU candidate country. Parliament asks its President to forward the resolution to the Council, the Commission, member states' governments and parliaments, and Serbia's government and parliament.

Foreign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 22 ballots · voted 15:05 · B-10-2025-0468 · 2025/2917

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

✦ AI 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

Driving licences

✦ AI 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

Union-wide effect of certain driving disqualifications

✦ AI 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

Revision of the Visa Suspension Mechanism

✦ AI 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

Inland waterway transport: River Information Systems (RIS)

✦ AI 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

Extension of the derogation for heavy-duty vehicles with zero emissions

Transport & tourismClimate & environment

New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:27

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

✦ AI 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

Insolvency proceedings: replacing Annexes A and B

✦ AI 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

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

✦ AI 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

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

✦ AI 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

Extension of the derogation for heavy-duty vehicles with zero emissions

Transport & tourismClimate & environment

New laws · 1st reading

EU-Brazil Agreement: cooperation with and through Europol and the Federal Police of Brazil

✦ AI The agreement sets up cooperation between Europol and Brazil's Federal Police, allowing the transfer of personal and non-personal data to fight serious crime and terrorism. Parliament gave its consent, meaning the EU can conclude the agreement with Brazil. The agreement includes safeguards for human rights, privacy, and data protection, as confirmed by the European Data Protection Supervisor.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

Consent · report by Nikola Bartůšek · consent procedure · voted 13:51 · A-10-2025-0142 · 2024/0321

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

✦ AI 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

Temporary derogation from certain provisions of Regulations (EU) 2017/2226 and (EU) 2016/399

✦ AI 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

The United Kingdom accession to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution supporting the United Kingdom's accession to the 2019 Judgments Convention on recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in civil or commercial matters. The resolution welcomes the Commission's positive assessments and backs the accession, which would make the Convention applicable between the EU and the UK from 1 July 2025. Parliament reiterates that the EU's internal procedure under Article 218(6) TFEU must still be followed for establishing the EU position on third-country accessions.

Foreign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · B-10-2025-0273 · 2025/2709

The Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law report

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the Commission's 2024 Rule of Law Report, which assesses the rule of law situation in EU member states. The resolution calls for protecting media freedom, civil society, judicial independence, and fundamental rights, including sexual and reproductive rights. It also urges the Commission to act as guardian of the treaties and defend democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights across the Union.

Justice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · report by Ana Catarina Mendes · 50 ballots · voted 13:17 · A-10-2025-0100 · 2024/2078

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

✦ AI 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

Electoral rights of mobile Union citizens in European Parliament elections

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

New laws · report by Sven Simon · consultation · 5 ballots · voted 13:45 · A-10-2025-0090 · 2021/0372

Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine amending the Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine on the carriage of freight by road of 29 June 2022

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the agreement amending the EU-Ukraine deal on the carriage of freight by road of 29 June 2022. The consent means the Council can now conclude the agreement on behalf of the Union. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Ukraine.

Transport & tourismForeign affairs

Consent · report by Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi · consent procedure · voted 13:43 · A-10-2025-0102 · 2024/0290

CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for 2025 to 2027

Climate & environmentTransport & tourism

New laws · 1st reading · 22 ballots · voted 13:10

CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for 2025 to 2027

Climate & environmentTransport & tourism

New laws · 1st reading

Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2023

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the Commission's 2023 annual report on protecting the EU's financial interests and fighting fraud. The resolution calls for strengthening and modernising the EU's anti-fraud architecture, including better coordination with the European Public Prosecutor's Office and adapting to new technologies like AI. It also stresses the need to improve recovery of undue payments and to enhance cooperation among EU bodies and national authorities.

EU budget & fundsJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · committee report · 33 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2025-0049 · 2024/2083

Establishing an EU talent pool

✦ AI 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

EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Agreement: cooperation between Eurojust and the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina competent for judicial cooperation in criminal matters

✦ AI The agreement enhances judicial cooperation between Eurojust and Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities to combat serious crime, including organised crime and terrorism. Parliament gave its consent, allowing the transfer of personal data between Eurojust and Bosnia and Herzegovina with privacy safeguards. Parliament forwards its position to the Council, the Commission, member states, and Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities.

Foreign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 13:30 · A-10-2025-0027 · 2024/0167

Request for waiver of the immunity of Maciej Wąsik

✦ AI Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Maciej Wąsik, a Polish MEP, in connection with criminal proceedings against him. The alleged offences relate to violating a ban on holding public positions, imposed by a Polish court, by performing duties as a member of the Sejm. Parliament found no evidence that the proceedings aim to undermine his political activity as an MEP. The decision will be forwarded to the competent Polish authorities and to Maciej Wąsik.

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2025-0031 · 2024/2043

Request for waiver of the immunity of Petr Bystron

✦ AI Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Petr Bystron, a Member of the European Parliament, in connection with criminal proceedings in Germany. The alleged offence involves the use of symbols of unconstitutional and terrorist organisations, and the waiver allows the German authorities to proceed with the case. Parliament found no evidence of fumus persecutionis, meaning no indication that the proceedings aim to undermine his political activity. The decision will be forwarded to the competent German authority and to Petr Bystron.

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2025-0030 · 2024/2048

Request for waiver of the immunity of Jana Nagyová

✦ AI Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Jana Nagyová, a Czech MEP, so that criminal proceedings against her can continue. The request came from the High Court in Prague over alleged subsidy fraud and damage to the EU's financial interests. Parliament found no evidence that the proceedings aim to harm her political activity. The decision will be forwarded to the Czech authorities and to Nagyová.

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2025-0029 · 2024/2035

Request for waiver of the immunity of Mariusz Kamiński

✦ AI Parliament decided to waive the immunity of Mariusz Kamiński, a Member of the European Parliament, in connection with criminal proceedings in Poland. The alleged offences relate to his participation in Sejm sessions despite a ban on holding public office, which occurred before he became an MEP. Parliament found no evidence that the proceedings aim to undermine his political activity, and it will forward the decision to the Polish authorities and to Kamiński.

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2025-0032 · 2024/2046

Agreement between Canada and the European Union on the transfer and processing of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data

✦ AI The agreement sets rules for transferring and processing airline passenger name record data between Canada and the EU to fight serious crime and terrorism. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, meaning the EU can conclude it. Parliament asks that the agreement be applied with strict safeguards for fundamental rights, as recommended by the European Data Protection Supervisor.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

Consent · committee report · consent procedure · voted 12:06 · A-10-2025-0013 · 2024/0051

Conclusion of an agreement between the European Union and the government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh on certain aspects of air services

✦ AI The agreement updates bilateral air services deals between Bangladesh and seven EU member states, removing references to the UK after its withdrawal. Parliament gave its consent, allowing any EU airline to fly between Bangladesh and the seven member states where traffic rights permit. The agreement includes standard EU clauses on aviation safety, fuel taxation, and competition rules.

Transport & tourism

Consent · committee report · consent procedure · voted 12:43 · A-10-2025-0005 · 2015/0188

EU/Republic of Serbia agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in the Republic of Serbia

✦ AI The European Parliament voted on the agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Serbia on operational activities by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Serbia. Parliament gave its consent, meaning the agreement can be concluded. The agreement enables the Agency to conduct joint operations and deploy border management teams in Serbia, including at its borders with non-EU countries. Parliament asks the Agency to promptly inform it of implementation activities and to include cooperation assessments in annual reports.

Foreign affairsMigration & asylum

Consent · report by Karlo Ressler · consent procedure · voted 12:28 · A-10-2024-0027 · 2024/0074