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

Continuous Belarusian hybrid attacks against Lithuania

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

Foreign affairsDefence & security

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

Military Mobility

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

Transport & tourismDefence & security

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

European Defence Readiness 2030: assessment of needs

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

Economy & single marketDefence & security

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

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/003 SE/Northvolt – Sweden

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers laid off by the Swedish battery maker Northvolt. The decision releases EU money for personalised services such as job-search help, training, business start-up support and allowances for the affected workers. Parliament also calls for faster handling of such applications and for thorough checks on how the funds are used.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Aura Salla · 7 ballots · voted 13:12 · A-10-2025-0239 · 2025/0326

Implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, which sets the framework for post-Brexit relations. The resolution covers trade, energy, security, fisheries, transport, and social security coordination, and stresses the need for full implementation of existing agreements. Parliament also supports closer EU-UK cooperation in foreign policy, security, and defence, as outlined in the May 2025 summit outcomes.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

Resolutions · report by Thijs Reuten, Nina Carberry · 41 ballots · voted 12:10 · A-10-2025-0226 · 2024/2108

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

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

Foreign affairsDefence & security

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

Draft amending budget No 3/2025: adjustment in payment appropriations, update of revenues and other technical updates

✦ AI Parliament approved the Council position on Draft amending budget No 3/2025, which adjusts payment appropriations, updates revenues, and makes other technical updates. The adopted budget increases payment appropriations by EUR 2.52 billion and commitment appropriations by EUR 123.7 million, while incorporating additional revenues from fines and customs duties. Parliament welcomes the increased payments for the European Regional Development Fund and other programmes, and urges accelerated implementation of certain measures. The resolution instructs the President to declare the amending budget definitively adopted and forward the resolution to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Victor Negrescu · 10 ballots · voted 12:07 · A-10-2025-0237 · 2025/0319

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 as regards origin labelling for fruit and vegetables originating in the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara

✦ AI The Commission proposed a delegated regulation on origin labelling for fruit and vegetables from Western Sahara, a non-self-governing territory distinct from Morocco. Parliament rejected the objection to this measure, so the Commission's regulation will go ahead. The resolution had objected that the labelling could mislead consumers about the true origin, contrary to EU food information rules.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketTrade & customs

Objections · motion for a resolution · 10 ballots · voted 12:51 · B-10-2025-0506 · 2025/2943

2026 budgetary procedure: joint text

✦ AI Parliament approved the joint text on the European Union's general budget for 2026, agreed by the Conciliation Committee. This adoption makes the budget Parliament's official position, confirming the joint statement with the Council and noting the Commission's statement. Parliament's President will declare the budget definitively adopted and arrange its publication in the Official Journal.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Andrzej Halicki, Matjaž Nemec · voted 12:08 · A-10-2025-0235 · 2025/0210

EU’s diplomatic strategy and geopolitical cooperation in the Arctic

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

Foreign affairsDefence & security

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

2024 budget: assessing the implementation of the gender mainstreaming methodology in the EU budget

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution assessing how gender equality is integrated into the EU budget for 2021-2024. The text calls for a comprehensive gender budgeting methodology for the next long-term budget, covering the whole budget cycle and using gender-disaggregated data. It also asks for EU-level spending targets for gender equality and for accounting for secondary effects and intersectional factors.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Marit Maij · 15 ballots · voted 12:54 · A-10-2025-0212 · 2025/2033

Digital Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore

✦ AI The European Parliament gave its consent to the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement, which sets binding rules for digital trade between the two parties. The agreement facilitates cross-border data flows, bans customs duties on electronic transmissions, and protects consumers online, while respecting privacy and data protection rights. Parliament's approval means the Council can now conclude the agreement, which is the EU's first standalone digital trade pact with a partner country.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsDigital, AI & data

Consent · report by Svenja Hahn · consent procedure · voted 11:55 · A-10-2025-0187 · 2025/0009

Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Spain and France in relation to natural disasters in 2024 and 2025

✦ AI The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to assist Spain after the Valencia floods in October 2024 and France after cyclones Chido in Mayotte and Garance in Réunion. The decision releases financial aid for the affected regions, demonstrating the Union's solidarity with the victims and authorities. Parliament calls for increased investment in disaster prevention and climate adaptation, and for assessing the Union budget's capacity to respond to major disasters.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Sandra Gómez López · 4 ballots · voted 12:04 · A-10-2025-0215 · 2025/0318

Opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed Agreement on Digital Trade between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore

✦ AI The resolution sought an opinion from the Court of Justice on whether the proposed EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement is compatible with the EU Treaties. Parliament rejected the text, meaning it will not request that opinion. The resolution raised concerns about data protection, privacy, and access to source code under the agreement.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsDigital, AI & data

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · voted 11:53 · B-10-2025-0479 · 2025/2967

Digital Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (Resolution)

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution endorsing the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement, the EU's first standalone digital trade pact with a partner country. The agreement sets binding rules to boost consumer trust, ensure legal certainty for businesses, and remove unjustified barriers to digital trade. It facilitates cross-border data flows, bans customs duties on electronic transmissions, and protects against mandatory source code disclosures. Parliament's adoption makes the resolution its official position, supporting the Council's conclusion of the agreement.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsDigital, AI & data

Resolutions · report by Svenja Hahn · voted 11:55 · A-10-2025-0190 · 2025/0009M

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

InvestEU Fund strategic investments in the field of defence

✦ AI The Commission delegated regulation of 28 August 2025 broadens the definition of eligible strategic investments under the InvestEU Fund to include more defence technologies and products for military use, and extends eligibility to entities in associated countries or controlled by non-associated countries under certain conditions. Parliament rejected the objection, so the Commission measure goes ahead and the expanded defence investment rules will apply. Parliament had asked the Commission to refrain from using delegated acts to change InvestEU's scope and to submit any further changes as a legislative proposal under the ordinary legislative procedure.

Economy & single marketDefence & securityEU budget & funds

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

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

Audiovisual Media Services Directive obligations in the transatlantic dialogue

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the Audiovisual Media Services Directive in the transatlantic dialogue, calling on the Council and member states to support the Commission in defending the directive and the EU's cultural exception in trade negotiations. The resolution stresses that the directive's measures are legitimate regulation in the public interest, safeguarding cultural diversity and protecting freedom of expression, media pluralism and democratic values. It urges the Commission to reject any attempt to consider the directive a trade distortion and to defend it as essential for protecting the EU's cultural diversity, sovereignty and soft power.

Economy & single marketForeign affairsTrade & customs

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · B-10-2025-0446 · 2025/2776

Draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026 – all sections

EU budget & funds

Budget · 187 ballots · voted 14:07

General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026 – all sections

✦ AI The European Parliament approved the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026, covering all sections. The approval means the spending plans in the budget were adopted as proposed. The resolution reaffirms Parliament's commitment to its political priorities for the 2026 budget.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Andrzej Halicki, Matjaž Nemec · 194 ballots · voted 14:24 · A-10-2025-0192

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Council and Council

✦ AI Parliament refused to grant discharge to the Secretary-General of the Council for the implementation of the 2023 budget of the European Council and the Council. The spending was approved, meaning the discharge was granted. Parliament set out its observations in a resolution and instructed its President to forward the decision to the European Council, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors.

EU budget & fundsEU institutions & Parliament

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 11 ballots · voted 14:53 · A-10-2025-0167 · 2024/2021

Discharge 2023: Agencies

✦ AI Parliament decided to grant discharge to the European Union Agency for Asylum for its 2023 budget, approving the spending. It also approved the closure of the agency's accounts for that financial year. Parliament calls on the agency and OLAF to make an anonymised summary of the OLAF report publicly available.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Erik Marquardt · 6 ballots · voted 14:58 · A-10-2025-0169 · 2024/2030

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

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

Foreign affairsDefence & security

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

Draft amending budget No 2/2025: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to expenditure

✦ AI The draft amending budget No 2/2025 updates the revenue side of the EU budget, including own resources, and adjusts expenditure for certain items. Parliament approved the Council's position on the draft amending budget, meaning the spending was approved. The update includes lower estimates for customs duties, VAT bases, and plastic waste, but a higher gross national income base, and adjusts the UK contribution and fines. Parliament also calls for new own resources and questions certain expenditure increases and reallocations.

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Budget · report by Victor Negrescu · 12 ballots · voted 13:58 · A-10-2025-0165 · 2025/0206

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/002 DE/Goodyear 2 – Germany

✦ AI Parliament approved mobilising €3,085,166 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for redundant workers (EGF) to support Germany after 1,171 job cuts at Goodyear Germany GmbH. The money covers personalised services like retraining, career advice, job-search help and start-up grants for 915 targeted workers made redundant in the rubber and plastics sector. Parliament agreed with the Commission that Germany meets the intervention conditions and called for thorough final evaluations of the measures.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Olivier Chastel · 6 ballots · voted 14:00 · A-10-2025-0168 · 2025/0245

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/001 BE/BelGaN – Belgium

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by the Belgian semiconductor company BelGaN. The decision releases EU funding for personalised measures such as training, job-search assistance and outplacement for the 417 displaced workers. Parliament also called for faster procedures and comprehensive final evaluations of the support provided.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Bogdan Rzońca · 5 ballots · voted 14:01 · A-10-2025-0163 · 2025/0198

EC-Pacific States Interim Partnership Agreement: accession of Vanuatu

✦ AI The draft decision concerns Vanuatu's accession to the Interim Partnership Agreement between the EU and Pacific States, a trade agreement. Parliament gave its consent to the accession, meaning the agreement can proceed. The accession reinforces the legal framework for EU trade with Pacific partners and incorporates Vanuatu into joint rules and institutions.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

Consent · report by Dariusz Joński · consent procedure · voted 14:21 · A-10-2025-0141 · 2025/0055

Role of cohesion policy in supporting the just transition

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the role of cohesion policy in supporting the just transition. The resolution examines the implementation of the EU Just Transition Fund and proposes measures to improve its effectiveness in helping regions and workers affected by the shift to a carbon-neutral economy. It calls for simplifying rules, establishing a post-2027 Just Transition Fund with greater resources, and ensuring that justice for workers is central to the transition.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equalityClimate & environment

Resolutions · report by Ciaran Mullooly · 3 ballots · voted 14:23 · A-10-2025-0137 · 2024/2121

Role of cohesion policy investment in resolving the current housing crisis

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the role of cohesion policy investment in resolving the housing crisis. The text proposes measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, including revising fund regulations and adding new objectives. It calls for specific duration criteria for housing investments in future EU funding and for housing projects to remain in public stock.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equalityEconomy & single market

Resolutions · report by Marcos Ros Sempere · 8 ballots · voted 14:25 · A-10-2025-0139 · 2024/2120

Possibilities for simplification of cohesion funds

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on simplifying EU cohesion funds, which support regional development and reduce disparities. The text calls for reducing administrative burdens, promoting a bottom-up approach, and ensuring funds remain focused on their core objectives. It also asks for continued involvement of local and regional authorities and for simplification to respect rule of law and social standards.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Vladimir Prebilič · voted 14:26 · A-10-2025-0138 · 2024/2106

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

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

Foreign affairsDefence & security

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

EU-Kyrgyz Republic Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

✦ AI Parliament voted on the draft Council decision to conclude the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the Kyrgyz Republic. MEPs gave their consent to the agreement, meaning the EU can now conclude it. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and the Kyrgyz Republic.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

Consent · report by Nacho Sánchez Amor · consent procedure · voted 13:52 · A-10-2025-0105 · 2022/0184

EU-Kyrgyz Republic Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (Resolution)

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the EU-Kyrgyz Republic Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, which replaces the 1999 agreement and deepens cooperation in areas like trade, sustainable development, and rule of law. The resolution expresses concern about democratic backsliding and human rights abuses in Kyrgyzstan and calls for a review of the agreement within three years to verify compliance with its essential elements. It also states that failure to meet these elements should trigger consultations and could lead to suspension of the agreement.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

Resolutions · report by Nacho Sánchez Amor · 21 ballots · voted 13:53 · A-10-2025-0111 · 2022/0184M

Tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on tackling China's export restrictions on rare earth elements and permanent magnets, which it sees as coercive and a serious escalation of trade tensions. The text urges the EU not to make concessions to China in exchange for relaxing the restrictions and to build leverage using pressure points where China depends on EU goods and technologies. It also calls for reducing demand for virgin rare earths, boosting recycling, and funding research into substitutes to strengthen EU resilience.

Economy & single marketTrade & customsForeign affairs

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 17 ballots · voted 13:16 · B-10-2025-0331 · 2025/2800

Draft amending budget No 1/2025: entering the surplus of the financial year 2024

✦ AI Parliament approved the Council position on Draft amending budget No 1/2025, which enters the 2024 surplus of EUR 1 345 million into the 2025 budget. The spending was approved, meaning the surplus reduces member states' GNI-based contributions to the 2025 budget. Parliament calls on the Commission to design a durable budget architecture and urges the Council to adopt new own resources proposals.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Victor Negrescu · 12 ballots · voted 13:23 · A-10-2025-0116 · 2025/0091

Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Austria, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and Moldova relating to floods that occurred in September 2024 and Bosnia and Herzegovina relating to floods that occurred in October 2024

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to help Austria, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina recover from floods in 2024. The decision releases over 280 million euros in aid, with specific amounts for each country, to address damage from the September and October floods. MEPs also called for investing in climate adaptation and for expanding the fund's budget to better respond to future disasters.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Andrzej Halicki · 3 ballots · voted 13:25 · A-10-2025-0114 · 2025/0138

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: Application EGF/2025/000 TA 2025 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission

✦ AI The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of EUR 170,000 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. This funding covers administrative and technical expenditure for implementing the EGF in 2025, including expert group meetings, a networking seminar, information activities, and work on the electronic data exchange system. Parliament also calls on the Commission to continue inviting it to EGF meetings and seminars, and to enhance the fund's visibility and transparency.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Jean-Marc Germain · 2 ballots · voted 13:28 · A-10-2025-0115 · 2025/0135

Product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports, setting out its position on the matter. The text calls for measures to close regulatory gaps, such as removing the customs duty exemption for goods under EUR 150 and introducing a 'deemed importer' concept. It also urges more resources for customs and market surveillance authorities and better use of technology to enforce EU rules.

Economy & single marketTrade & customs

Resolutions · report by Salvatore De Meo · 9 ballots · voted 13:28 · A-10-2025-0133 · 2025/2037

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

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

Foreign affairsDefence & security

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

Financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2024

✦ AI Parliament adopted its annual report on the financial activities of the European Investment Bank (EIB), setting out its position on the bank's operations in 2024. The report covers the EIB's role in closing Europe's investment gap, supporting competitiveness, climate action, security and defence, social infrastructure, and digital transformation. It also addresses EIB governance, accountability, and transparency, and reiterates a call for an interinstitutional agreement between Parliament and the EIB.

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Resolutions · report by Francisco Assis · 20 ballots · voted 13:41 · A-10-2025-0112 · 2024/2053

Implementation report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility

✦ AI Parliament adopted its implementation report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility, which provides EU funds to member states for investments and reforms. The report assesses the Facility's performance and impact, and proposes improvements for the rest of its implementation period. It also draws lessons for the future, ahead of discussions on the post-2027 EU budget.

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Resolutions · report by Victor Negrescu, Siegfried Mureşan · 87 ballots · voted 13:06 · A-10-2025-0098 · 2024/2085

Termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cameroon on forest law enforcement governance and trade in timber and derived products to the Union

✦ AI The European Parliament gave its consent to the termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the EU and Cameroon on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber and derived products. This means the agreement, which entered into force in 2011 and was tacitly renewable, will expire on 30 November 2025. Parliament's consent follows the Council's request and the committee's recommendation, and its position will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of member states and Cameroon.

Climate & environmentForeign affairsTrade & customs

Consent · report by Karin Karlsbro · consent procedure · voted 13:44 · A-10-2025-0089 · 2024/0245

Termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cameroon on forest law enforcement governance and trade in timber and derived products to the Union.

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution backing the termination of the EU-Cameroon Voluntary Partnership Agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber. The agreement, in force since 2011, aimed to ensure all Cameroonian timber exports to the EU are legal, but Cameroon has not fully set up the required legality assurance system. Parliament's position supports ending the agreement, as Cameroon has not met its obligations and forest governance has worsened.

Climate & environmentTrade & customsForeign affairs

Resolutions · report by Karin Karlsbro · voted 13:44 · A-10-2025-0094 · 2024/0245M

Strengthening rural areas in the EU through cohesion policy

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on strengthening rural areas in the EU through cohesion policy. The text stresses the importance of rural areas and calls for measures to address demographic, economic and social challenges. It asks for full application of Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to reduce regional disparities. The resolution also calls for investment in infrastructure, services, and support for young people and women in rural areas.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Denis Nesci · voted 13:48 · A-10-2025-0092 · 2024/2105

Ninth report on economic and social cohesion

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on the ninth report on economic and social cohesion, which assesses the EU's cohesion policy and its impact on reducing disparities. The resolution calls for a simplified, flexible cohesion policy that supports all regions, including rural and border areas, and maintains the shared management model. It also stresses the need for adequate funding and a just transition, and asks the Commission to consider territorial impacts in future proposals.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Jacek Protas · voted 13:10 · A-10-2025-0066 · 2024/2107

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds

✦ AI Parliament approved the EU general budget for 2023, covering the Commission and several executive agencies. This decision grants discharge, meaning the spending is approved. The decision will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and other bodies.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Niclas Herbst · 120 ballots · voted 13:24 · A-10-2025-0074 · 2024/2019

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Parliament

✦ AI The European Parliament voted on granting discharge for the implementation of the EU general budget for 2023, specifically for its own section. MEPs approved the spending, meaning the Parliament's budget execution for that year was accepted. The decision will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors for publication.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Monika Hohlmeier · voted 13:40 · A-10-2025-0062 · 2024/2020

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Council and Council

✦ AI Parliament adopted a decision on discharge for the 2023 EU general budget, Section II, covering the European Council and Council. The decision postpones granting discharge to the Secretary-General of the Council and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament calls on the Council to cooperate in the discharge procedure and to resume negotiations on a memorandum of understanding.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 14 ballots · voted 13:41 · A-10-2025-0052 · 2024/2021

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Court of Justice of the European Union

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the Court of Justice of the European Union for implementing its 2023 budget, approving the spending. The decision covers the Court's budget under the EU's general budget for that financial year. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations on the Court's financial management and operations.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Cristian Terheş · 9 ballots · voted 13:43 · A-10-2025-0050 · 2024/2022

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Court of Auditors

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the Court of Auditors for implementing the EU general budget in 2023, approving the spending. The decision covers the Court's own budget and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament also instructed its President to forward the decision to the Council, Commission, and Court of Auditors.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Dick Erixon · 16 ballots · voted 13:44 · A-10-2025-0047 · 2024/2023

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Economic and Social Committee

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the European Economic and Social Committee for implementing the EU general budget in 2023, approving the spending. The decision covers the Committee's budget execution and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament forwards the decision to the Committee, Council, Commission, and Court of Auditors for publication.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 5 ballots · voted 13:46 · A-10-2025-0054 · 2024/2025

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Committee of the Regions

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the Committee of the Regions for implementing the EU general budget for 2023, approving its spending. The decision covers the Committee's budget under Heading 7, which totalled EUR 12,3 billion for all institutions in 2023. Parliament noted the Court of Auditors' finding that a building maintenance contract's 10-year duration was not sufficiently justified.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 5 ballots · voted 13:47 · A-10-2025-0046 · 2024/2026

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Ombudsman

✦ AI Parliament decided to grant discharge to the European Ombudsman for the implementation of its 2023 budget, approving the spending. The decision covers the EU general budget for 2023, Section VIII – European Ombudsman, and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament also forwards the decision to the Ombudsman, the Council, the Commission, and other EU bodies for publication.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 4 ballots · voted 13:48 · A-10-2025-0055 · 2024/2027

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Data Protection Supervisor

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the European Data Protection Supervisor for implementing the EU general budget for 2023, approving the spending. The decision covers Section IX of the budget and includes observations in a resolution, which will be forwarded to EU institutions and published.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 6 ballots · voted 13:49 · A-10-2025-0053 · 2024/2028

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European External Action Service

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the European External Action Service for implementing the EU general budget in 2023, approving the spending. The decision covers the Service's administrative budget, including its headquarters and delegations, and follows the Court of Auditors' annual report. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, urging timely payments and better procurement practices.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 21 ballots · voted 13:50 · A-10-2025-0069 · 2024/2024

Discharge 2023: European Public Prosecutor’s Office

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the Administrative Director of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office for implementing its 2023 budget, approving the spending. It also approved the closure of the office’s accounts for the 2023 financial year. The resolution accompanying the discharge welcomes the Court of Auditors’ positive opinion on the accounts and the legality of transactions.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Tomáš Zdechovský · 23 ballots · voted 13:53 · A-10-2025-0051 · 2024/2029

Discharge 2023: Agencies

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for its 2023 budget, approving the closure of its accounts. It also granted discharge to the Agency for Support for BEREC, the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union, and the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, approving their accounts. The decisions mean the spending of these agencies for 2023 was approved.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Erik Marquardt · 106 ballots · voted 13:59 · A-10-2025-0065 · 2024/2030

Discharge 2023: Joint Undertakings

✦ AI Parliament decided on discharge for several EU joint undertakings for the 2023 budget year, including Clean Aviation, Circular Bio-based Europe, Clean Hydrogen, and Europe's Rail. The decision grants discharge to the executive directors and approves the closure of accounts for these undertakings, meaning their spending was approved. Parliament also forwards its decisions to the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors for publication in the Official Journal.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Michal Wiezik · 31 ballots · voted 14:10 · A-10-2025-0056 · 2024/2031

A revamped long-term budget for the Union in a changing world

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its vision for the European Union's long-term budget after 2027. The resolution calls for a revamped budget that can respond to crises and support EU priorities. It also asks for new own resources to finance the budget.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Siegfried Mureşan, Carla Tavares · 22 ballots · voted 14:12 · A-10-2025-0076 · 2024/2051