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Wednesday, 16 September 2026 3 matches
- Establishing the Single Market and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034
The Commission proposed a regulation establishing the Single Market and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034, which would bring together four existing programmes under one consolidated framework supporting the Single Market, the Customs Union, tax cooperation and the fight against fraud. Parliament adopted its position at first reading on this proposal, setting out its amendments to the text. Parliament called on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal, and instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.
Economy & single marketTrade & customsEU budget & funds
New laws · report by Adnan Dibrani · 1st reading · 13 ballots · voted 14:15 · A-10-2026-0216 · 2025/0590
Adopted 496–53–125 · by a large majority - Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation 2028-2034
The proposal sets up the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning for 2028-2034, replacing two existing Euratom regulations and merging nuclear safety cooperation with the decommissioning of the Commission's Joint Research Centre nuclear sites. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, approving the Commission proposal with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to change its proposal accordingly, asks the Council to notify Parliament if it departs from the approved text, and asks to be consulted again if the Council substantially amends the proposal.
EnergyEU budget & fundsForeign affairs
New laws · report by Sophie Wilmès · consultation · voted 14:20 · A-10-2026-0196 · 2025/0265
- Nuclear decommissioning assistance programme of the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania for the period 2028-2034
Parliament approved a proposal for a Council regulation that would set up a programme to help Lithuania decommission the Ignalina nuclear power plant from 2028 to 2034, replacing an earlier regulation. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it supports the programme with changes it has proposed. Parliament calls on the Commission to change its proposal accordingly and on the Council to tell Parliament if it plans to depart from the approved text or to consult Parliament again on substantial changes.
New laws · report by Virginijus Sinkevičius · consultation · voted 14:22 · A-10-2026-0197 · 2025/0268
Tuesday, 15 September 2026 2 matches
- Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures
The Commission proposal would extend the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 1 January 2028 to selected steel- and aluminium-intensive downstream products, and add measures against avoidance behaviour such as enhanced reporting, traceability and stronger powers on misdeclaration. Parliament adopted its position on this law at first reading, which sets out the changes MEPs want to the proposal before it can be agreed with the Council. Parliament also calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.
Climate & environmentTrade & customsEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Mohammed Chahim · 1st reading · 72 ballots · voted 13:06 · A-10-2026-0201 · 2025/0419
Adopted 464–50–159 · by a large majority - Temporary trade-liberalisation measures applicable to Armenian products
The proposal concerns temporary trade-liberalisation measures applicable to Armenian products. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal, which means it agreed with the proposal as put forward. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.
Foreign affairsTrade & customs
New laws · report by Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski · 1st reading · voted 13:31 · A-10-2026-0226 · 2026/0189
Thursday, 9 July 2026 3 matches
- Establishment of the digital euro
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to establish a digital euro, a central bank digital currency for retail payments by consumers and businesses. The digital euro would complement cash and offer a sovereign, secure and accessible pan-European payment option, reducing reliance on non-European providers. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.
Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data
New laws · report by Fernando Navarrete Rojas · 1st reading · voted 13:19 · A-10-2026-0185 · 2023/0212
Adopted 416–169–22 · by a large majority - Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act
Economy & single marketTrade & customs
New laws · committee report · 1st reading · 2 ballots · A-10-2026-0192 · 2025/0385
Adopted no count published - Provision of digital euro services by payment services providers incorporated in Member States whose currency is not the euro and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1230 of the European Parliament and the Council
The proposed law sets rules for payment service providers based in EU member states that do not use the euro to offer digital euro services, amending a 2021 regulation. Parliament adopted its position on the proposal, meaning it supports the draft regulation as amended. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.
Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data
New laws · committee report · 1st reading · A-10-2026-0183 · 2023/0211
Adopted no count published
Tuesday, 7 July 2026 3 matches
- Temporary derogation from certain provisions of the ePrivacy Directive to combat online child sexual abuse
Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights
New laws · 2nd reading · voted 13:29
Adopted 331–304–11 · narrowly - Coordination of social security systems
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law updating the coordination of social security systems across EU member states. The law aims to make it easier for people moving within Europe to keep their social security rights, including unemployment benefits, long-term care, and family benefits. Parliament's position includes changes to unemployment benefit export periods, aggregation of insurance periods, and clarifications on cross-border workers. It also calls for better cooperation between authorities and digitalisation of documents.
Jobs, social affairs & equality
New laws · report by Gabriele Bischoff · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:33 · A-8-2018-0386 · 2016/0397
Adopted 511–87–61 · by a large majority - Temporary support and payment of advances regarding the increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis
Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketEU budget & funds
New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:34
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 4 matches
- Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation adjusting customs duties and opening tariff quotas for certain goods imported from the United States. The regulation implements commitments from a Joint Statement on a US-EU trade framework, applying a 0% duty on certain US goods and allowing suspension of concessions if the US fails to comply. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.
Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 13 ballots · voted 13:34 · A-10-2026-0069 · 2025/0261
Adopted 440–151–50 · by a large majority - Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods
The proposal extends the suspension of customs duties on US lobster imports indefinitely and expands it to processed lobster, as agreed in a joint statement. Parliament adopted its position on the law, supporting the proposal with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.
Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0070 · 2025/0260
Adopted 444–152–54 · by a large majority - Simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI)
Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence, known as the Digital Omnibus on AI. The text amends the AI Act and the EASA Basic Regulation to make implementation and enforcement simpler, effective and uniform. Parliament supports postponing the application date, with a set timeline of 2 December 2027 for Annex III systems and 2 August 2028 for Annex I systems. It also introduces targeted adjustments on AI literacy, data processing for bias detection, notified bodies, cybersecurity and sandboxes.
Digital, AI & dataEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Arba Kokalari, Michael McNamara · 1st reading · 20 ballots · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0073 · 2025/0359
Adopted 423–57–174 · by a large majority - Temporary support and payment of advances regarding the increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis
Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketEU budget & funds
New laws · 1st reading
Adopted no count published
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 2 matches
- Negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU regulation to address the negative trade effects of global steel overcapacity on the Union market. The regulation aims to protect the EU steel sector, which is vital for competitiveness, economic security, and decarbonisation, while remaining WTO-compliant. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and to forward the position to the Council and national parliaments.
Economy & single marketTrade & customs
New laws · report by Karin Karlsbro · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:20 · A-10-2026-0012 · 2025/0726
- Research Fund for Coal and Steel: research programme and multiannual technical and financial guidelines
Parliament approved the Council's draft decision on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel, covering its research programme and technical and financial guidelines. The decision updates the fund's rules, including a final phase with an increased annual budget to support research calls from 2027 until 2034. Parliament asks the Council to notify it if the Council intends to depart from the approved text.
New laws · report by Borys Budka · consultation · voted 14:24 · A-10-2026-0130 · 2025/0398
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 2 matches
- Generalised scheme of tariff preferences
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU regulation that would renew the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) for developing countries from 2024 to 2033. The scheme grants reduced or zero customs duties on imports from low and lower-middle income countries, with special arrangements for vulnerable countries and least developed countries. Parliament's position includes amendments to strengthen monitoring of compliance with international conventions and to enhance the role of civil society. The position will now be forwarded to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalised.
Trade & customsForeign affairsEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 35 ballots · voted 13:54 · A-9-2022-0147 · 2021/0297
Adopted 459–127–70 · by a large majority - European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: workers affected by imminent job displacement
The proposal amends the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to support workers facing imminent job displacement during company restructuring. Parliament adopted its position, broadening the Fund's scope to include workers in direct suppliers and downstream users, with safeguards for social dialogue and State aid clarity. Parliament also calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.
Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds
New laws · report by Liesbet Sommen · 1st reading · voted 14:01 · A-10-2025-0251 · 2025/0073
Thursday, 26 March 2026 3 matches
- Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America
The proposal adjusts customs duties and opens tariff quotas for certain goods imported from the United States, implementing commitments from a joint EU-US trade statement. Parliament adopted its position on the law, endorsing the proposal with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and asks for transparency on revenue losses.
Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 19 ballots · voted 11:21 · A-10-2026-0069 · 2025/0261
Adopted 417–154–71 · by a large majority - Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods
The proposal extends indefinitely the suspension of customs duties on US lobster imports and expands it to processed lobster, as agreed in a joint statement. Parliament adopted its position, supporting the proposal with amendments, including a sunset clause and a change to delegated acts. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and to forward the position to the Council and national parliaments.
Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 11:25 · A-10-2026-0070 · 2025/0260
Adopted 437–144–60 · by a large majority - Simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI)
Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify how harmonised rules on artificial intelligence are implemented, amending the AI Act and the EASA Basic Regulation. The position postpones the application date for certain AI systems to 2 December 2027 for Annex III and 2 August 2028 for Annex I, replacing the Commission's proposed link to a decision. It also includes targeted adjustments on AI literacy, data processing for bias detection, notified bodies, cybersecurity, and sandboxes. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.
Digital, AI & dataEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Arba Kokalari, Michael McNamara · 1st reading · 55 ballots · voted 11:30 · A-10-2026-0073 · 2025/0359
Tuesday, 10 March 2026 2 matches
- 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 · 56 ballots · voted 13:14 · A-10-2025-0045 · 2023/0404
Adopted 414–182–21 · by a large majority - Increased efficiency of the External Action Guarantee
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law to make the EU's External Action Guarantee more efficient. The Guarantee backs loans for development and external action; the changes aim to improve how it is used. MEPs also asked the Commission to consult Parliament again if it changes the proposal substantially.
Foreign affairsEU budget & funds
New laws · report by David McAllister, Charles Goerens · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 13:15 · A-10-2025-0221 · 2025/0262
Adopted 441–105–81 · by a large majority
Wednesday, 11 February 2026 2 matches
- Regulation implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the Ukraine Support Loan for 2026 and 2027
Foreign affairsEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market
New laws · 1st reading · 3 ballots · voted 12:19
Adopted 458–140–44 · by a large majority - Amending Regulation (EU) 2024/792 establishing the Ukraine Facility
Foreign affairsEU budget & funds
New laws · 1st reading · voted 12:19
Adopted 473–140–32 · by a large majority
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 1 match
- Bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products. The law aims to protect sensitive EU agricultural sectors by allowing swift, proportionate safeguard measures when imports from Mercosur countries cause or threaten serious injury to EU producers. Parliament's position includes amendments to the Commission's proposal, and it calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes the text.
Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairsTrade & customs
New laws · report by Gabriel Mato · 1st reading · 30 ballots · voted 13:02 · A-10-2025-0254 · 2025/0322
Adopted 483–102–67 · by a large majority
Tuesday, 20 January 2026 2 matches
- Amending Regulation (EU) 2024/792 establishing the Ukraine Facility
Foreign affairsEU budget & funds
New laws · 1st reading
Adopted no count published - Regulation implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the Ukraine Support Loan for 2026 and 2027
Foreign affairsEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market
New laws · 1st reading
Adopted no count published
Wednesday, 17 December 2025 2 matches
- 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.
New laws · report by Inese Vaidere, Ville Niinistö · 1st reading · 48 ballots · voted 12:24 · A-10-2025-0195 · 2025/0180
Adopted 500–120–32 · by a large majority - European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC)
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed Council regulation amending the rules of the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC). The regulation aims to support setting up and operating AI Gigafactories in Europe, which are large-scale facilities for developing frontier AI models. Parliament approved the Commission proposal as amended and calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly.
Digital, AI & dataEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Borys Budka · consultation · voted 12:27 · A-10-2025-0241 · 2025/0229
Tuesday, 16 December 2025 5 matches
- Bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products. The law aims to protect sensitive EU agricultural sectors by allowing swift, proportionate measures when imports from Mercosur countries cause or threaten serious injury to EU producers. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.
Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairsTrade & customs
New laws · report by Gabriel Mato · 1st reading · 70 ballots · voted 12:46 · A-10-2025-0254 · 2025/0322
Adopted 431–161–70 · by a large majority - 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
Adopted 519–119–25 · by a large majority - 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
- 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.
New laws · report by Pascal Arimont · 1st reading · voted 13:10 · A-10-2025-0233 · 2025/0289
- Establishing the Reparations Loan to Ukraine
Foreign affairsEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market
New laws · 1st reading
Adopted no count published
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 1 match
- 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
Adopted 519–65–73 · by a large majority
Thursday, 13 November 2025 1 match
- Exceptional trade measures for countries and territories participating in or linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process
The EU is updating its exceptional trade measures for countries linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process, which cover duty suspensions for certain fruits and vegetables and tariff quotas for wine. Parliament adopted its position on the law, endorsing the Commission's proposal to extend these measures until 2030 and to remove an obsolete reference to fisheries. The measures have supported EU-Western Balkans trade, which exceeded EUR 83 billion in 2024, and the extension maintains conditionality on democratic principles and human rights. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.
Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Kris Van Dijck · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 11:51 · A-10-2025-0188 · 2025/0108
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 1 match
- 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
Thursday, 9 October 2025 1 match
- Establishment and functioning of European Works Councils - effective enforcement
The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend the directive on European Works Councils, aiming to improve their establishment and functioning and to ensure effective enforcement of transnational information and consultation rights. The adopted text includes amendments to bring certain pre-existing agreements under the directive's scope and to require information and consultation before measures with potential significant effects on employees' interests are implemented. Parliament's position will now be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.
Jobs, social affairs & equality
New laws · report by Dennis Radtke · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:12 · A-10-2024-0029 · 2024/0006
Adopted 414–139–61 · by a large majority
Wednesday, 8 October 2025 2 matches
- 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
Adopted 492–111–39 · by a large majority - Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States
Parliament approved the Commission's proposal for a Council decision on guidelines for the employment policies of the member states. This means Parliament adopted its position on the proposed law, which sets out employment policy guidelines for member states. Parliament asks the Council to notify it if the Council intends to depart from the text Parliament approved, and to consult Parliament again if it intends to substantially amend that text.
Jobs, social affairs & equality
New laws · report by Li Andersson · consultation · 14 ballots · voted 13:56 · A-10-2025-0160 · 2025/0154
Adopted 412–129–98 · by a large majority
Wednesday, 10 September 2025 3 matches
- 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
Adopted 453–149–59 · by a large majority - 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.
New laws · report by Dragoş Benea · 1st reading · 16 ballots · voted 14:18 · A-10-2025-0129 · 2025/0084
Adopted 440–168–52 · by a large majority - Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: simplification and strengthening
Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify and strengthen the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism, which aims to ease obligations for small importers. The proposal introduces a de minimis exemption for imports below 50 tonnes, relieving around 90% of importers while keeping about 99% of emissions covered. 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.
Climate & environmentEconomy & single marketTrade & customs
New laws · report by Antonio Decaro · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 14:19 · A-10-2025-0085 · 2025/0039
Tuesday, 17 June 2025 2 matches
- 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
Thursday, 22 May 2025 3 matches
- Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards simplifying and strengthening the carbon border adjustment mechanism
Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify and strengthen the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), which sets a carbon price on certain imports into the EU. The proposal introduces a de minimis exemption for imports below 50 tonnes, relieving around 90% of importers from CBAM obligations while keeping about 99% of embedded emissions covered. It also streamlines the authorisation process for declarants, simplifies emission calculation procedures, and improves the management of CBAM-related financial liabilities. 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, Commission, and national parliaments.
Climate & environmentEconomy & single marketTrade & customs
New laws · report by Antonio Decaro · 1st reading · 30 ballots · voted 12:05 · A-10-2025-0085 · 2025/0039
- Modification of customs duties applicable to imports of certain goods originating in or exported from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to modify customs duties on certain goods imported from Russia and Belarus. The law aims to reduce EU dependence on Russian fertilisers and other agricultural imports, with tariff increases phased in over three years. Parliament also asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.
Trade & customsEconomy & single marketAgriculture, food & fisheries
New laws · report by Inese Vaidere · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 12:16 · A-10-2025-0087 · 2025/0021
Adopted 411–100–78 · by a large majority - Amending Regulation (EU) No 228/2013 as regards additional assistance and further flexibility to outermost regions affected by severe natural disasters and in the context of cyclone Chido devastating Mayotte
New laws · 1st reading
Adopted no count published
Thursday, 8 May 2025 1 match
- Suspending certain parts of Regulation (EU) 2015/478 as regards imports of Ukrainian products into the European Union
The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation that would suspend parts of Regulation (EU) 2015/478 on imports of Ukrainian products into the European Union. The regulation aims to adjust trade measures in response to the situation, with amendments to recital 7 and Article 4. 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, Commission, and national parliaments.
Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Karin Karlsbro · 1st reading · 3 ballots · voted 13:40 · A-10-2025-0059 · 2025/0056
Adopted 354–147–53 · by a large majority
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 2 matches
- Amending of the ERDF, Cohesion Fund and Just Transition Fund as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges in the context of the mid-term review
New laws · 1st reading · voted 13:23
Adopted 316–291–27 · narrowly - Amending of Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 establishing the European Social Fund + (ESF+) as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges
EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality
New laws · 1st reading · voted 13:23
Adopted 370–268–16 · by a clear majority
Thursday, 3 April 2025 1 match
- 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
Adopted 327–229–50 · by a clear majority
Tuesday, 1 April 2025 1 match
- Customs duties on imports of certain products originating in the USA
The proposal amends a 2018 EU regulation on additional customs duties on US imports by adding a de minimis threshold below which no duties apply. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal, meaning the amendment can proceed. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council, Commission and national parliaments.
Trade & customsForeign affairsEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · voted 13:27 · A-10-2025-0034 · 2025/0012
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 1 match
- 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
Adopted 499–117–44 · by a large majority
Wednesday, 12 February 2025 1 match
- VAT: rules for the digital age
Parliament approved the Council's draft directive updating EU value-added tax (VAT) rules for the digital age. The directive introduces real-time digital reporting based on e-invoicing, updates VAT rules for the platform economy, and creates a single VAT registration for cross-border sales to consumers. Parliament asks the Council to notify it if the Council intends to depart from the approved text and to consult Parliament again on any substantial amendments.
Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data
New laws · report by Ľudovít Ódor · consultation · voted 12:07 · A-10-2025-0001 · 2022/0407
Thursday, 19 December 2024 1 match
- Amending Directive 2009/38/EC as regards the establishment and functioning of European Works Councils and the effective enforcement of transnational information and consultation rights
Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law updating the rules on European Works Councils, which inform and consult employees on transnational issues. The position aims to bring older agreements into the directive's scope and to improve enforcement of information and consultation rights. Parliament's position will now be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.
Jobs, social affairs & equality
New laws · committee report · 1st reading · voted 12:11 · A-10-2024-0029 · 2024/0006
Adopted 300–254–21 · by a clear majority
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 2 matches
- Specific measures under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) for Member States affected by natural disasters
The proposal amends the EU regulation on rural development to give extra help to member states hit by natural disasters since 1 January 2024. Parliament adopted its position, endorsing the Commission's plan to provide targeted liquidity, including lump sums up to EUR 42,000 per beneficiary. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it changes the proposal substantially.
EU budget & fundsAgriculture, food & fisheries
New laws · report by Veronika Vrecionová · 1st reading · voted 12:57 · A-10-2024-0026 · 2024/0274
- Regional Emergency Support: RESTORE
Parliament adopted its position on the proposed law to set up the Regional Emergency Support to Reconstruction (RESTORE), which amends rules on EU funds to help member states recover from natural disasters. The law aims to support reconstruction and provide basic material assistance to affected citizens, following floods and wildfires in several EU countries in September 2024. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and to forward the position to the Council and national parliaments.
New laws · report by Andrzej Buła, Younous Omarjee · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 12:57 · A-10-2024-0031 · 2024/0275