Sittings

EU-UK Agreement regarding cooperation on the application of their respective competition laws

✦ AI The text concerns an agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom on cooperation in applying their respective competition laws. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, adopting this as its official position. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of the United Kingdom.

Economy & single marketForeign affairs

Consent · report by Eero Heinäluoma · consent procedure · voted 14:18 · A-10-2026-0203 · 2025/0111

EU–Mexico Interim Agreement on Trade

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the EU–Mexico Interim Agreement on Trade, which the Council had asked it to approve. The agreement covers trade between the European Union and the United Mexican States. Parliament's consent means the Council can now conclude the agreement on behalf of the EU.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

Consent · report by Borja Giménez Larraz · consent procedure · voted 13:21 · A-10-2026-0198 · 2025/0271

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3), and (4)(c) · implementing measure

Lead in certain fishing tackle

✦ AI The European Parliament voted on a resolution to block a Commission regulation restricting lead in certain fishing tackle under the EU chemicals law REACH. MEPs rejected the objection, so the Commission measure will go ahead as planned. The resolution had argued the restriction lacked evidence on alternatives and proportionality, and asked the Commission to withdraw and re-submit it.

Climate & environmentEconomy & single market

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:12 · B-10-2026-0344 · 2026/2714

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations DP 202216 x NK603, DP202216 x DAS-40278-9

✦ AI Parliament objected to a Commission decision that would have authorised selling food and feed made from genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations. The objection passed, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be placed on the market in the EU. Parliament cited concerns about herbicide tolerance, safety uncertainties, and missing long-term studies.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 13:59 · B-10-2026-0336 · 2026/2746

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

Financing of the annual action plan in favour of the United Republic of Tanzania for 2026

✦ AI Parliament objected to the Commission's plan to finance the 2026 annual action plan for Tanzania, blocking the measure. MEPs argued the draft decision exceeds the Commission's implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law. They also said the plan fails to address Parliament's earlier concerns about human rights and accountability in Tanzania. Parliament called on the Commission to withdraw the draft and submit a new one that protects basic services, human rights, democracy and civil society.

Foreign affairsEU budget & funds

Objections · motion for a resolution · B-10-2026-0273 · 2026/2749

EU-Pakistan Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV

✦ AI The agreement modifies EU tariff-rate quotas on agricultural, fish and industrial goods to account for the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, splitting existing volumes between the EU and the UK. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, which adjusts the quota for husked (brown) rice with Pakistan, among others. The consent allows the Council to adopt the decision concluding the agreement.

Trade & customsEconomy & single marketForeign affairs

Consent · report by Saskia Bricmont · consent procedure · voted 13:52 · A-10-2026-0134 · 2021/0042

Measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to the TEU and to the TFEU, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel

✦ AI The Council asked Parliament to consent to a decision on measures for implementing Protocol No 37 on the financial consequences of the ECSC Treaty's expiry and the Research Fund for Coal and Steel. Parliament gave its consent, meaning the Council can adopt the decision. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

EU budget & funds

Consent · report by Johan Van Overtveldt · consent procedure · voted 13:36 · A-10-2026-0158 · 2025/0390

Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the Council regulation laying down the EU's multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034. The framework sets the EU's long-term budget priorities and spending limits for that period. Parliament's consent is required under the Treaty before the Council can adopt the regulation.

EU budget & funds

Consent · report by Siegfried Mureşan, Carla Tavares · consent procedure · 150 ballots · voted 13:13 · A-10-2026-0105 · 2025/0571R

EU-China Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV

✦ AI This agreement adjusts EU import quotas for farm, fish and industrial goods after the UK left the EU, splitting the volumes between the EU and the UK. Parliament gave its consent, allowing the Council to adopt the decision and the agreement to enter into force. The deal with China covers 32 quotas with negotiating rights and 11 with consultation rights, with changes agreed for garlic and processed poultry meat.

Trade & customsForeign affairsEconomy & single market

Consent · report by Jérémy Decerle · consent procedure · voted 11:38 · A-10-2026-0026 · 2023/0183

Amending the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Consent · consent procedure · voted 12:20

Amending the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Consent · consent procedure

EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina

✦ AI The agreement allows the European Border and Coast Guard Agency to carry out operational activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including deploying border management teams with executive powers. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, meaning the EU can now finalize it. Parliament asks the Agency to promptly inform it of activities under the agreement and to include assessments of third-country cooperation in its annual reports.

Foreign affairsMigration & asylum

Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 12:50 · A-10-2025-0248 · 2024/0305

Enhanced cooperation on the establishment of a Loan for Ukraine

Foreign affairsEconomy & single marketEU budget & funds

Consent · consent procedure · voted 12:50

Enhanced cooperation on the establishment of a loan for Ukraine

Foreign affairsEconomy & single market

Consent · consent procedure

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Delegated Regulation supplementing the review of prudential rules for the insurance and reinsurance sector (Solvency II)

✦ AI The European Parliament voted on a resolution to object to a Commission delegated regulation that amends the Solvency II prudential rules for insurance and reinsurance, covering areas such as technical provisions, risk margin, securitisation, and crypto-assets. Parliament rejected the objection, meaning the Commission measure goes ahead as planned. The resolution argued that the Commission overstepped its mandate by bundling empowerments without justification and deviating from technical advice, but this did not succeed.

Economy & single market

Objections · motion for a resolution · B-10-2026-0056 · 2025/2963