Sittings

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/002 ES/Galicia automotive ancillary – Spain

✦ AI Parliament approved the release of money from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers, following an application from Spain for workers made redundant in the automotive ancillary industry in Galicia. The decision means Spain is entitled to a financial contribution of EUR 2 725 100, which represents 85 % of the total cost of EUR 3 206 000, to support the reintegration in the labour market of 400 targeted beneficiaries. The money is to be transferred from the EGF reserve to the EGF budget line, and the Employment and Social Affairs Committee and the Committee on Regional Development are associated with the process.

Climate & environmentTransport & tourism

Budget · report by Sandra Gómez López · 4 ballots · voted 13:15 · A-10-2026-0242 · 2026/0195

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/003 FI/Valmet Automotive – Finland

✦ AI Parliament considered a proposal to release money from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers, following an application from Finland after job losses at Valmet Automotive and five subcontractors and suppliers. Parliament agreed with the Commission that the conditions in the fund's rules are met and that Finland is entitled to a financial contribution of EUR 410 310, which is 60% of the total cost of EUR 683 850. The money covers personalised services such as job-seeking training, job and career coaching, vocational training, occupational safety and competence cards, language training, start-up grants, and incentives and allowances, plus preparatory, management, information and publicity, control and reporting activities. Parliament approved the budget decision, meaning the support can go ahead.

Climate & environmentForeign affairs

Budget · report by Nicolae Ștefănuță · 4 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2026-0243 · 2026/0220

Extension of the term of office of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Other · voted 13:08

Appointment of the European Chief Prosecutor

✦ AI Parliament approved the appointment of Andrés Ritter as the European Chief Prosecutor of the European Public Prosecutor's Office. The appointment follows a shortlist of four candidates drawn up by a selection panel, a public hearing of the candidates, and support for the same candidate from Parliament's Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee and the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the member states. Parliament instructs its President to sign the annexed decision with the President of the Council and to arrange its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Parliament also instructs its President to forward the decision, including its annex, to the Council and, for information, to the Commission.

Justice, rule of law & rightsEU institutions & Parliament

Other · TA-10-2026-0062 · 2025/0803

Decision to maintain the action before the Court of Justice for the annulment of the decision of the Commission on the withdrawal of the Standard essential patents proposal

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rightsEconomy & single market

Other · voted 12:24