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Simplification of intra-EU transfers of defence-related products and simplification of security and defence procurement (Omnibus V)

Economy & single marketDefence & security

New laws · report by Pekka Toveri, Anna-Maja Henriksson · 1st reading · 7 ballots · voted 14:11 · A-10-2025-0275 · 2025/0177

Acceleration of permit-granting for defence readiness projects (Omnibus V)

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation to speed up the granting of permits for defence readiness projects. This is Parliament's first reading position, and it usually needs to agree with the Council before the law is final. 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.

Economy & single marketDefence & security

New laws · report by Lucia Yar, Henrik Dahl · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:11 · A-10-2025-0271 · 2025/0172

Defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for the defence industry (Omnibus V)

Parliament set out its position on a proposed regulation that amends several existing EU laws on chemicals so as to remove regulatory and administrative burdens for defence readiness and speed up approval and authorisation procedures for the defence industry. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, which means MEPs have agreed where Parliament stands on the proposal; it usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Foreign affairsDefence & securityEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Sven Mikser, Pierfrancesco Maran, Aura Salla · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:12 · A-10-2025-0273 · 2025/0176

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

Establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority

The draft law would set up a Union Customs Code and a European Union Customs Authority, and would repeal an earlier regulation on the same subject. Parliament approved the Council's position at first reading, which means the act is adopted in line with that position. The Council position reflects the agreement reached between Parliament and the Council in negotiations at early second reading stage. Parliament's President is to sign the act with the President of the Council, and it is to be published in the Official Journal.

Trade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2026-0232 · 2023/0156

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

Implementation into Union law of measures adopted by regional fisheries management organisations

The Commission proposed a regulation to update several EU laws that apply conservation, management and control measures in the convention areas of six regional fisheries management organisations, and to bring rules agreed multilaterally between 2018 and 2024 into EU law. Parliament adopted its position at first reading on this proposal, which sets out its stance for the negotiations with the Council before the law can be final. The committee report includes amendments that add recommendations adopted until 2024 that were missing from the Commission proposal, and the rapporteur asks the Commission to engage with Parliament before future transposition proposals.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

New laws · report by Thomas Bajada · 1st reading · voted 13:29 · A-10-2026-0039 · 2025/0106

General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM): fishing in the GFCM Agreement area

Parliament is considering a proposal to amend an existing European Union regulation on certain provisions for fishing in the area covered by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) Agreement. Parliament adopted its position on this law at first reading, which sets out where MEPs stand before agreement with the Council. Parliament also calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces or substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward Parliament's position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Željana Zovko · 1st reading · voted 13:29 · A-10-2025-0150 · 2024/0098

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

Temporary derogation from the ePrivacy directive

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

New laws · 2nd reading · 28 ballots · voted 13:21

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

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

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

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

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

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

Strengthening of the position of farmers in the food supply chain

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law to strengthen farmers' position in the food supply chain. The law amends EU regulations to improve farmers' bargaining power, clarify terms like 'fair' and 'short supply chain', and support producer organisations. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Céline Imart · 1st reading · voted 13:36 · A-10-2025-0161 · 2024/0319

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

Rights, support and protection of victims of crime

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law updating minimum standards for the rights, support and protection of victims of crime. The law updates Directive 2012/29/EU and replaces an older Council framework decision. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes its proposal.

Justice, rule of law & rights

New laws · report by Javier Zarzalejos, Lucia Yar · 1st reading · voted 13:38 · A-9-2024-0157 · 2023/0250

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

Production and marketing of forest reproductive material

Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environmentEconomy & single market

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · 3 ballots · A-10-2026-0136 · 2023/0228

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

Welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability

The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to improve the welfare of dogs and cats and ensure their traceability, covering breeding, selling, shelters, and imports. The position includes rules on identification and registration, bans on certain practices like ear cropping and pet shop sales, and stricter requirements for breeders and online sales. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and will now negotiate with the Council.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Veronika Vrecionová · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:00 · A-10-2025-0104 · 2023/0447

Amendments to Biocidal Products Regulation as regards the extension of certain data protection periods

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law that would extend certain data protection periods under the Biocidal Products Regulation. The position takes over the Commission proposal, meaning Parliament agrees with the proposed changes to the regulation. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it makes substantial changes to its proposal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Pierfrancesco Maran · 1st reading · voted 14:01 · A-10-2026-0094 · 2025/0408

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

Combating corruption

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU directive to combat corruption, replacing existing rules and updating criminal offences. The directive sets minimum standards for defining and sanctioning corruption, including bribery in public and private sectors, and adds new offences like concealment of corruption proceeds and misconduct in public office. Parliament also strengthens prevention measures, protects whistle-blowers and victims, and aligns rules with the UN Convention against corruption.

Justice, rule of law & rights

New laws · report by Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle · 1st reading · 17 ballots · voted 11:11 · A-9-2024-0048 · 2023/0135

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 as regards the extension of its period of application

The proposal sought to extend the period of application of Regulation (EU) 2021/1232, which concerns a temporary derogation from certain obligations under EU law. Parliament rejected the proposal, meaning it will not proceed further in the legislative process. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw its proposal and will forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

Justice, rule of law & rights

New laws · report by Birgit Sippel · 1st reading · 10 ballots · voted 11:16 · A-10-2026-0040 · 2025/0429

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

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

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 as regards the extension of its period of application

Parliament voted on a proposal to extend the application period of Regulation (EU) 2021/1232, which concerns a specific EU law. It rejected the Commission's proposal and called on the Commission to withdraw it. Parliament will forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

Justice, rule of law & rights

New laws · report by Birgit Sippel · 1st reading · 32 ballots · voted 12:45 · A-10-2026-0040 · 2025/0429

Harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed directive harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law across the EU. The directive aims to make insolvency proceedings more uniform and efficient, protecting businesses and creditors. Parliament's amendments include strengthening avoidance actions, improving asset tracing, and removing rules on simplified winding-up for microenterprises. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Economy & single marketJustice, rule of law & rights

New laws · report by Emil Radev · 1st reading · 19 ballots · voted 13:11 · A-10-2025-0126 · 2022/0408

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

Cooperation among enforcement authorities regarding unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to strengthen cooperation among national enforcement authorities in cross-border cases of unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain. The law would give authorities new tools to gather information, find infringements, and impose fines on buyers in other member states. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Stefano Bonaccini · 1st reading · voted 12:19 · A-10-2025-0153 · 2024/0318

Amending regulations on agricultural products as regards market rules and sectoral support measures in the wine sector and for aromatised wine products

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law updating market rules and support measures for wine and aromatised wine products. The law aims to tackle the wine sector's structural crisis, including oversupply and falling consumption, with tools such as voluntary grubbing-up and distillation. Parliament's amendments add crisis measures to national strategic plans, allow fund carry-over, and harmonise electronic labelling. The position now goes to the Council for agreement before the law is finalised.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Esther Herranz García · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 12:59 · A-10-2025-0220 · 2025/0071

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

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

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:25

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

Compulsory licensing of patents in crisis situations

Economy & single marketTrade & customs

New laws · report by Adrián Vázquez Lázara · 2nd reading · 3 ballots · voted 13:06 · A-10-2025-0246 · 2023/0129

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

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

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · 1st reading · 91 ballots · voted 12:12

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

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

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

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

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · 1st reading

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

Monitoring framework for resilient European forests

Parliament voted on a proposed EU law to set up a monitoring framework for resilient European forests. It rejected the Commission's proposal and called on the Commission to withdraw it. Parliament will forward its position to the Council, the Commission and national parliaments.

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Emma Wiesner, Eric Sargiacomo · 1st reading · 11 ballots · voted 13:25 · A-10-2025-0176 · 2023/0413

Standing Forest and Forestry Expert Group

Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update the rules for the Standing Forestry Committee, which advises the Commission on forestry matters. The adopted text includes amendments to the committee's tasks and structure, aiming to improve its functioning. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Climate & environmentEU institutions & ParliamentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Emma Wiesner, Pekka Toveri · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 13:30 · A-10-2025-0175 · 2023/0410

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

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

Strengthening of the position of farmers in the food supply chain

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law to strengthen farmers' position in the food supply chain. The law amends EU regulations to improve farmers' bargaining power, for example by clarifying terms like 'fair' and 'equitable' and defining 'short supply chain'. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Céline Imart · 1st reading · 45 ballots · voted 13:45 · A-10-2025-0161 · 2024/0319

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

Cooperation among enforcement authorities regarding unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to improve cooperation among national authorities enforcing rules against unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain. The law would help authorities gather information, find infringements, and impose fines on buyers in other member states. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · committee report · 1st reading · A-10-2025-0153 · 2024/0318

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

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

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

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

Amending Regulation (EU) No 1026/2012 on certain measures for the purpose of the conservation of fish stocks in relation to countries allowing non-sustainable fishing

The regulation updates EU rules on measures against countries allowing non-sustainable fishing, aiming to strengthen sustainable fish stock management. Parliament adopted its position on the proposed law, endorsing amendments to improve accountability and the role of regional fisheries management organisations. The amendments also introduce a definition of "best available scientific advice" and aim to counter unreasonable demands from third countries.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

New laws · report by Thomas Bajada · 1st reading · voted 13:21 · A-10-2025-0070 · 2024/0224

Welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability

The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting common rules for the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability. The law would cover breeding, selling, and sheltering establishments, and would require identification and registration of animals. Parliament's position includes a ban on selling dogs and cats in pet shops and stricter rules for imports. The position now goes to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalised.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Veronika Vrecionová · 1st reading · 78 ballots · voted 13:07 · A-10-2025-0104 · 2023/0447