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

The Commission proposed raising the maximum residue level for the pesticide acetamiprid in honey to 1 mg/kg, after a previous increase in July 2025. Parliament rejected the objection to this measure, so the Commission's regulation will go ahead. MEPs had raised concerns about potential risks to human health and pollinators, citing scientific studies.

Objections · motion for a resolution · B-10-2025-0592 · 2025/2975

Other

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

The Commission's delegated regulation simplifies reporting rules for environmentally sustainable activities under the EU taxonomy, including technical screening criteria and disclosure content. Parliament rejected the objection, so the Commission measure goes ahead as planned. The resolution raised concerns about narrowing the 'do no significant harm' principle and introducing materiality thresholds, but these did not block the measure.

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:28 · B-10-2025-0566 · 2025/2806

Other

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, and business start-up support for the affected workers. Parliament also calls for faster procedures to ensure future aid is delivered without delay.

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

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

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:14 · B-10-2025-0562 · 2025/2958

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

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:15 · B-10-2025-0559 · 2025/2959

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

Objections · motion for a resolution · B-10-2025-0505 · 2025/2979

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

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Objections · motion for a resolution · 5 ballots · voted 12:49 · B-10-2025-0502 · 2025/2847

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

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 an objection to the regulation, so the measure goes ahead. The regulation allows regional references on labels instead of requiring the country of origin to be shown.

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

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

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:58 · B-10-2025-0489 · 2025/2893

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

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:59 · B-10-2025-0492 · 2025/2894

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

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:59 · B-10-2025-0490 · 2025/2895

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

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:59 · B-10-2025-0493 · 2025/2896

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

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:00 · B-10-2025-0491 · 2025/2897

Other · voted 12:24

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to assist Spain after the Valencia floods and France after cyclones in Mayotte and Réunion. The decision releases financial aid for disaster recovery, demonstrating EU solidarity with affected regions. Parliament urges swift delivery of the funds and stresses the need for increased investment in disaster prevention and climate adaptation.

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

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

The Commission proposed a delegated regulation to broaden the InvestEU Fund's definition of eligible defence investments and extend access to entities in associated or non-associated countries under certain conditions. Parliament rejected an objection to this measure, so the Commission's delegated regulation will enter into force as planned. Parliament had called on the Commission to avoid using delegated acts for such changes and to propose legislation under the ordinary procedure instead.

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

Budget · 187 ballots · voted 14:07

The European Parliament adopted its position on the Council's draft for the 2026 EU general budget, covering all sections. The resolution sets out Parliament's priorities for financing EU policies, including cohesion, competitiveness, defence, and external action, within tight budgetary constraints. The adopted text approves the spending as proposed, meaning the budget can proceed.

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

Parliament voted to approve the EU general budget for 2023, specifically the section covering the European Council and the Council. This decision grants discharge, meaning the spending of these institutions for that year is formally approved. The approval follows a previous postponement and comes after Parliament's committee reviewed the budget implementation.

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

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 year. Parliament calls for transparency and corrective actions following an OLAF investigation, urging timely access to reports.

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

Other · 2 ballots · voted 13:17

The draft amending budget No 2/2025 updates the EU budget's revenue side, mainly own resources, and adjusts certain expenditure lines. Parliament approved the Council's position on the draft amending budget, meaning the spending is approved. The update reflects lower estimates for customs, VAT, and plastic waste, and higher gross national income, plus extra payments for rural development.

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

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for redundant workers to support Germany after 1,171 job cuts at Goodyear Germany GmbH in the rubber and plastics sector. The decision releases €3,085,166, covering 60% of the total cost of personalised services for 915 targeted workers, including retraining, job-search help, and entrepreneurship support. The fund aims to help these workers reintegrate into sustainable employment, with measures also addressing the needs of older and low-skilled workers.

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

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 money for personalised services such as training, job-search help and outplacement for the affected workers in Belgium. Parliament also calls for faster procedures and for final evaluations of the measures, including data on workers reintegrated into jobs.

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

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

Parliament objected to a Commission draft decision that would have authorised selling food, feed and other products made from genetically modified maize DP51291 in the EU. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be authorised. Parliament cited concerns about the maize's complex genetic engineering, lack of data on real-world conditions, and risks from the herbicide glufosinate and the toxin IPD072Aa.

Objections · motion for a resolution · 2 ballots · voted 14:03 · B-10-2025-0407 · 2025/2807

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

The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to assist Austria, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina after floods in September and October 2024. The decision releases financial aid from the EU budget for the 2025 fiscal year to help these countries recover from the natural disasters. Parliament also calls for increased investment in climate change mitigation and adaptation, and for the EU Solidarity Fund budget to be significantly expanded in the future.

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

The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers supports workers affected by major restructuring. Parliament approved the spending of EUR 170,000 for technical assistance at the Commission's initiative. The funds will cover administrative tasks like expert meetings, a networking seminar, and IT system work. Parliament asks the Commission to keep inviting it to meetings and to boost the fund's visibility.

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

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Objections · motion for a resolution · 20 ballots · voted 13:16 · B-10-2025-0311 · 2025/2740

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

The European Parliament adopted an objection to a Commission rule that would classify countries by their risk of producing commodities linked to deforestation. The objection blocks the Commission measure, meaning the classification list will not take effect. Parliament argues the methodology relies on outdated data and fails to reflect current realities, urging a more transparent and adaptive approach.

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:18 · B-10-2025-0321 · 2025/2739

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Other

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

The European Parliament adopted a resolution objecting to the Commission's draft decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified soybean MON 87705 × MON 87708 × MON 89788. The objection blocks the Commission measure, meaning the genetically modified soybean cannot be authorised for sale in the EU. Parliament's concerns include the lack of assessment of complementary herbicides, potential health and environmental risks, and the need to uphold the Union's international obligations.

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:51 · B-10-2025-0244 · 2025/2647

Parliament voted to approve the EU general budget for 2023, covering the Commission and its executive agencies. The decision grants discharge, meaning the spending is approved. It also covers the European Development Funds and will be forwarded to the Council, Commission, and Court of Auditors.

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

Parliament voted on granting discharge for the implementation of its own budget for the financial year 2023. The discharge was approved, meaning the spending of Parliament's budget for that year is accepted. Parliament instructs its President to forward the decision to the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors, and to publish it in the Official Journal.

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

Parliament approved the spending of the European Council and the Council for 2023, but postponed its decision on granting discharge to the Council's Secretary-General. The discharge was granted despite the Council's continued refusal to cooperate with Parliament's scrutiny, which Parliament says undermines its oversight role. Parliament calls on the Council to implement its recommendations and to resume negotiations on interinstitutional cooperation.

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

Parliament approved the Court of Justice of the European Union's spending for 2023, granting discharge to its Registrar. The decision covers the implementation of the EU general budget for that year, Section IV – Court of Justice. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, which forms part of the discharge decision.

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

Parliament approved the discharge for the Court of Auditors' 2023 budget, meaning the spending was approved. The decision covers the implementation of the EU general budget for 2023, Section V – Court of Auditors. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, which will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors.

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

Parliament approved the European Economic and Social Committee's spending for 2023, granting discharge to its Secretary-General. The decision covers the implementation of the EU general budget for that year, specifically Section VI for the Committee. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, which will be forwarded to the Committee, the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors.

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

Parliament approved the spending of the EU general budget for 2023 for the Committee of the Regions. The decision grants discharge to the Committee's Secretary-General for implementing that budget. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, which will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors.

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

Parliament approved the European Ombudsman's spending for 2023, granting discharge for the implementation of its budget. The decision covers the Ombudsman's budget under the EU's general budget, following the Court of Auditors' report. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations on the Ombudsman's financial management and performance.

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

Parliament approved the European Data Protection Supervisor's spending for 2023, granting discharge for the implementation of its budget. The decision covers the EU general budget section for the European Data Protection Supervisor, an independent authority overseeing data protection in EU institutions. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, including concerns about rising mission costs and calls for better transparency and efficiency.

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

Parliament approved the spending of the European External Action Service for 2023, granting discharge to the High Representative. The decision covers the implementation of the EU general budget for that year, Section X – European External Action Service. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, which will be forwarded to the relevant institutions.

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

Parliament granted discharge to the Administrative Director of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office for the implementation of its 2023 budget, approving the closure of its accounts. The decision covers the EPPO’s spending for the financial year 2023, based on the Court of Auditors’ positive assurance on the reliability of the accounts and the legality of transactions. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, including welcoming the EPPO’s work and calling for sufficient resources to fulfil its mandate.

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

The European Parliament decided on discharge for several EU agencies' 2023 budgets, including the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators, the Agency for Support for BEREC, the Translation Centre, and the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training. Parliament approved the spending, meaning the agencies' budget implementation for 2023 was accepted. The decisions also close the accounts for these agencies for the financial year 2023.

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

Parliament granted discharge for the 2023 budgets of several EU joint undertakings, including Clean Aviation, Circular Bio-based Europe, Clean Hydrogen, and Europe's Rail. This approves the implementation of their budgets and closes their accounts for that financial year. The decisions will be forwarded to the undertakings, the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors.

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

Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by the Belgian company Van Hool. The decision releases EU funds for personalised services such as job-search support, training and outplacement for former Van Hool workers in Belgium. The funding will help reintegrate the displaced workers into the labour market.

Budget · committee report · 5 ballots · voted 13:15 · A-10-2025-0080 · 2025/0061

Other · 2 ballots · voted 12:02

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

The European Parliament adopted a resolution objecting to the Commission's draft decision authorising the sale of products made from genetically modified maize DP910521. The objection blocks the Commission measure, meaning the maize cannot be placed on the EU market as proposed. Parliament cites concerns about the maize's herbicide tolerance and potential risks to health and the environment.

Objections · motion for a resolution · 4 ballots · voted 12:08 · B-10-2025-0061 · 2024/3010

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

Objections · motion for a resolution · 6 ballots · voted 12:10 · B-10-2025-0060 · 2024/3011