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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.

New laws · committee report · 1st reading · voted 12:11 · A-10-2024-0029 · 2024/0006

The European Parliament voted on the accession of Tonga to the Interim Partnership Agreement between the EU and Pacific States. Parliament gave its consent, meaning Tonga can join the agreement, which facilitates its economic growth through regional and global trade integration. The decision will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of member states and Tonga.

Consent · report by Dariusz Joński · consent procedure · voted 12:20 · A-10-2024-0023 · 2024/0048

The draft decision concerns Niue's accession to the Interim Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Pacific States, which sets out trade arrangements. Parliament gave its consent to this accession, meaning it approved the agreement as a whole without amendments. The accession will allow Niue to benefit from full duty-free and quota-free access to the EU market, replacing its current standard GSP arrangement. Parliament's position will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Niue.

Consent · report by Dariusz Joński · consent procedure · voted 12:21 · A-10-2024-0024 · 2024/0010

Parliament gave its consent to the EU concluding the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration. The Convention increases public access to documents and hearings in investor-state disputes and lets civil society participate. It applies transparency rules to investment treaties signed before 1 April 2014, covering about 1,200 agreements involving EU member states. Ratification is a first step towards broader reform of investment dispute settlement, including a possible Multilateral Investment Court.

Consent · report by Anna Cavazzini · consent procedure · voted 12:21 · A-10-2024-0021 · 2015/0012

The European Parliament voted on the accession of Tuvalu to the Interim Partnership Agreement between the EU and the Pacific States. Parliament gave its consent to Tuvalu's accession, which means the agreement can proceed. Tuvalu is expected to graduate from Least Developed Country status in 2024, and this accession helps maintain its duty-free access to the EU market.

Consent · report by Dariusz Joński · consent procedure · voted 12:22 · A-10-2024-0025 · 2023/0456

New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:56

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.

New laws · report by Veronika Vrecionová · 1st reading · voted 12:57 · A-10-2024-0026 · 2024/0274

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

The law updates EU rules on importing forest reproductive material, adding the 'tested' category to the existing equivalence regime for third countries. Parliament adopted its position, extending the regime to cover 'tested' material and updating labelling and authority names. The rules apply from 1 January 2025, with the Commission to be informed if its proposal is substantially amended.

New laws · report by Veronika Vrecionová · 1st reading · 3 ballots · voted 12:58 · A-10-2024-0022 · 2024/0214

The European Parliament approved the Council's position on a regulation that repeals the EU law setting up the European Online Dispute Resolution Platform and amends related consumer protection rules. This means the platform will be discontinued, and the regulation will be adopted as agreed, ending the current system for resolving online disputes through that platform. Parliament instructed its President and Secretary-General to sign the act and arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2024-0028 · 2023/0375

The proposal amends Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 to remove Vanuatu from the list of countries whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement for short stays in the EU. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal, which means the visa exemption for Vanuatu will be cancelled. 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, the Commission, and national parliaments.

New laws · report by Paulo Cunha · 1st reading · voted 12:26 · A-10-2024-0015 · 2024/0128

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

The Commission's delegated regulation sets measures to reduce accidental catches of common dolphins and other small cetaceans in the Bay of Biscay. Parliament rejected the objection, so the regulation will now apply. The resolution had asked the Commission to withdraw the regulation.

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:27 · B-10-2024-0178 · 2024/2842

Other · 5 ballots · voted 12:20

Other · voted 12:24

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

The European Parliament objected to the Commission's draft decision renewing the authorisation of genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603, which is resistant to glyphosate and produces insecticidal proteins. The objection was adopted, blocking the Commission measure, meaning the renewal authorisation cannot go ahead. Parliament cited concerns about the lack of assessment of complementary herbicides, potential effects of Bt toxins, and impacts on non-target organisms.

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 12:07 · B-10-2024-0148 · 2024/2836

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

Parliament objected to a Commission plan to authorise imports of food, feed and other products made from genetically modified cotton COT102. The objection passed, so the Commission measure is blocked and the authorisation does not go ahead. MEPs cited concerns about Bt toxins, antibiotic resistance markers and the EU's dependency on imported feed.

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:08 · B-10-2024-0145 · 2024/2835

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

The European Parliament adopted a resolution objecting to the Commission's draft decision renewing the authorisation for genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × MON 88017 × 59122 and eight sub-combinations. The objection blocks the Commission measure, meaning the renewal authorisation does not go ahead. Parliament cites concerns about the assessment of complementary herbicides, Bt toxins, and effects on non-target organisms.

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 12:09 · B-10-2024-0147 · 2024/2834

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

The European Parliament objected to a Commission decision renewing the authorisation of genetically modified maize MON 810 for food and feed products. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the authorisation does not go ahead. Parliament considers the decision exceeds the Commission's powers and is inconsistent with EU law, and calls on the Commission to repeal it.

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:10 · B-10-2024-0146 · 2024/2840

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

Parliament objected to a Commission decision authorising the sale of products made from genetically modified maize DP915635. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be marketed in the EU. Parliament cited concerns about the herbicide glufosinate and the toxin IPD079Ea, and called for more assessment.

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 12:10 · B-10-2024-0149 · 2024/2839

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

Parliament objected to a Commission decision authorising the sale of products made from genetically modified maize DP23211. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be marketed in the EU. MEPs argued the decision went beyond the Commission's powers and was inconsistent with EU law on genetically modified food and feed.

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 12:11 · B-10-2024-0150 · 2024/2838

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

The European Parliament objected to a draft Commission decision that would have authorised selling products made from genetically modified maize DP202216, which is resistant to the herbicide glufosinate and has increased yield potential. MEPs adopted the objection, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be marketed in the EU. Parliament argued the draft decision exceeded the Commission's powers and was inconsistent with EU law, citing concerns about the herbicide's risks and the lack of a proper assessment.

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 12:13 · B-10-2024-0152 · 2024/2837

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

Parliament objected to a Commission draft decision that would have authorised selling products made from genetically modified maize MON 94804, engineered to reduce plant height. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be authorised under this procedure. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft and submit a new one to the committee.

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:14 · B-10-2024-0153 · 2024/2841

New laws · 1st reading · 17 ballots · voted 11:10

The proposal replaces the paper value added tax exemption certificate with an electronic version for transactions such as diplomatic supplies and NATO forces. Parliament adopted its position approving the Commission proposal, meaning it backs the move to a digital certificate. Parliament asks the Council to notify it if it intends to depart from the approved text and to consult it again on substantial amendments.

New laws · report by Aurore Lalucq · consultation · voted 11:22 · A-10-2024-0012 · 2024/0152

Parliament approved the Council's draft directive on faster and safer relief of excess withholding taxes, which introduces a common EU digital tax residence certificate and two fast-track procedures for tax refunds. The directive also sets reporting obligations for financial intermediaries and exempts member states with comprehensive relief-at-source systems and small financial markets from certain requirements. Parliament calls on the Council to notify it if it intends to depart from the approved text and to consult Parliament again if it makes substantial amendments.

New laws · report by Herbert Dorfmann · consultation · voted 11:23 · A-10-2024-0011 · 2023/0187

The European Parliament approved the proposal to amend the Statute of the European Investment Bank (EIB), which aims to remove the statutory lending limit and replace the maximum 250% gearing ratio with a unanimous decision by the Board of Governors. This decision means Parliament supports the change, allowing the EIB's governing bodies full authority over risk and leverage metrics, and it calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it departs from the approved text. Parliament also asks the Council to consult it again if it intends to substantially amend the text, and it will forward its position to the Council, the Commission, the EIB, and national parliaments.

New laws · report by Joachim Streit · consultation · voted 11:27 · A-10-2024-0013 · 2024/0803

New laws · 1st reading

New laws · 1st reading

Parliament adopted its position on the proposed Council decision setting guidelines for member states' employment policies. The adopted text approves the Commission proposal as amended, meaning the guidelines will reflect Parliament's requested changes. Parliament calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly and asks the Council to notify it if departing from the approved text.

New laws · committee report · consultation · 19 ballots · voted 13:46 · A-10-2024-0004 · 2024/0599

New laws · 1st reading

The proposal establishes the Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism to help Ukraine repay loans of up to €45 billion using windfall profits from frozen Russian assets. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal, which means the law can proceed to final approval. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council and national parliaments.

New laws · report by Karin Karlsbro · 1st reading · voted 13:06 · A-10-2024-0006 · 2024/0234

The regulation updates the Single European Sky framework to make air navigation services and network management contribute to climate neutrality. Parliament approved the Council's position, meaning the act is adopted and will be signed into law. It also approves a joint statement inviting the Commission to propose a new budget line for administrative support of the Performance Review Board.

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2024-0010 · 2013/0186

The European Parliament voted on the draft Council decision to conclude an agreement between the European Union and the United States of America on security procedures for launching Galileo satellites from U.S. territory. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, meaning it approved the conclusion of the deal. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and the United States.

Consent · report by Borys Budka · consent procedure · voted 13:13 · A-10-2024-0001 · 2024/0046

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

Parliament objected to a Commission regulation that would have kept import tolerance levels for two pesticides, carbendazim and thiophanate-methyl, on certain imported products. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and those maximum residue levels will not be maintained. Parliament argues the substances are harmful and that keeping the levels would put EU farmers at a disadvantage.

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:18 · B-10-2024-0020 · 2024/2758

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

The Parliament objected to a Commission regulation that would have kept maximum residue levels for the pesticide cyproconazole in certain imported foods above the default safety limit. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the proposed residue levels will not take effect. Parliament argues the substance is toxic and its authorisation has expired, so residues should be set at the default value.

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:18 · B-10-2024-0021 · 2024/2759