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EU-Switzerland Agreement on the transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime

The draft Council decision would approve an agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on transferring Passenger Name Record (PNR) data to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute terrorist offences and serious crime. Parliament gave its consent to concluding the agreement, so the agreement can go ahead. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of the Swiss Confederation.

Foreign affairsDigital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 14:18 · A-10-2026-0204 · 2025/0343

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

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-Iceland Agreement on the participation of Iceland in GOVSATCOM and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme

The text concerns an agreement between the European Union and Iceland setting out the rules for Iceland's participation in the GOVSATCOM component of the Union Space Programme and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme, and for access to their governmental services. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, which means the agreement can go ahead. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of Iceland.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

Consent · report by Paolo Borchia · consent procedure · voted 14:19 · A-10-2026-0207 · 2025/0351

EU-Norway Agreement on the participation of Norway in GOVSATCOM and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme

The agreement sets out rules for Norway to take part in the GOVSATCOM component of the Union Space Programme and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme, and for access to their governmental services. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, which means it approves the agreement as a whole; under this procedure no amendments are possible. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of Norway.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

Consent · report by Paolo Borchia · consent procedure · voted 14:20 · A-10-2026-0208 · 2025/0352

United Nations Convention against Cybercrime

Parliament gave its consent to the EU concluding the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, which aims to strengthen international cooperation against cybercrime and to share electronic evidence of serious crimes. The consent means the EU can now ratify the convention, which the rapporteur recommends as an important tool for cooperation while stressing the need to apply its safeguards to protect fundamental rights.

Justice, rule of law & rightsDigital, AI & data

Consent · report by Moritz Körner · consent procedure · voted 13:19 · A-10-2026-0090 · 2025/0231

EC-São Tomé and Príncipe Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025–2029): Implementing Protocol

Parliament gave its consent to the new four-year protocol implementing the EU–São Tomé and Príncipe fisheries partnership agreement for 2025–2029. The protocol allows EU vessels to fish tuna and other migratory species in São Tomé and Príncipe waters, with an annual EU financial contribution of €825,000. It also supports sustainable fisheries management and local communities in São Tomé and Príncipe.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

Consent · report by Nora Junco García · consent procedure · voted 13:20 · A-10-2026-0096 · 2025/0202

EU-Iceland agreement on transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute terrorist offences and serious crime

The agreement lets airlines transfer passenger name record (PNR) data to Icelandic authorities to prevent and fight terrorism and serious crime. Parliament gave its consent, allowing the Council to conclude the EU-Iceland agreement. The deal sets rules for processing, storage, and retention, with safeguards for privacy and oversight.

Foreign affairsDigital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 14:29 · A-10-2026-0072 · 2025/0156

EU-USA-Iceland-Norway Air Transport Agreement, and EU-Iceland-Norway Ancillary Agreement on the application of the Air Transport Agreement

Parliament gave its consent to the EU's conclusion of an air transport agreement with the United States, Iceland and Norway, and to an ancillary agreement on its application. The agreement liberalises market access, capacity, pricing and routes between the EU and US aviation markets, and includes social and environmental provisions. It has been provisionally applied since 2007 and has brought economic benefits, with transatlantic passenger numbers reaching a record high.

Transport & tourismForeign affairs

Consent · report by Johan Danielsson · consent procedure · voted 14:30 · A-10-2026-0068 · 2011/0102

EU-Norway Agreement on transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime

The agreement lets airlines transfer passenger name record (PNR) data between the EU and Norway to prevent and fight terrorism and serious crime. Parliament gave its consent, so the agreement can now be concluded. Parliament asks its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of member states and Norway.

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 14:30 · A-10-2026-0071 · 2025/0145

United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships

Parliament consented to the EU concluding the UN Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships, which harmonises the legal effects of court-ordered ship sales across countries. The Convention ensures that a judicial sale conferring full title is recognised in all contracting states, requiring deregistration or transfer of the ship's registration and prohibiting seizure for pre-existing claims. The rapporteur raised concerns about national sovereignty, creditor protection, and potential regulation shopping, suggesting possible safeguards such as exceptions for public interest and review mechanisms.

Foreign affairsTransport & tourism

Consent · report by Ton Diepeveen · consent procedure · voted 11:38 · A-10-2026-0049 · 2025/0233

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

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

Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law

The Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law is the first international legally binding treaty on AI governance, covering the entire AI lifecycle. Parliament gave its consent to the EU concluding this Convention, meaning the EU can now ratify it. The Convention requires parties to ensure AI systems respect human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, with measures like risk assessments and transparency.

Justice, rule of law & rightsDigital, AI & data

Consent · report by José Cepeda, Paulo Cunha · consent procedure · voted 12:49 · A-10-2026-0007 · 2025/0136

EU-Ecuador Agreement: cooperation between Europol and the Ecuadorian authorities competent for combating serious crime and terrorism

The agreement allows Europol and Ecuadorian authorities to exchange personal data to fight serious crime and terrorism, with safeguards for privacy and fundamental rights. Parliament gave its consent, so the European Union can conclude the agreement with Ecuador. Parliament asks its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Ecuador.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

Consent · report by Matthieu Valet · consent procedure · voted 12:52 · A-10-2026-0028 · 2025/0120

Appointment of the Chairperson of the European Banking Authority

Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

Other

Appointment of the Vice-President of the European Central Bank

Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

Other

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

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

Appointment of a Member of the Executive Board of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)

EU institutions & ParliamentEconomy & single market

Other

Appointment of the Executive Director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)

Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

Other

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

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

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

EC-Côte d’Ivoire Fisheries Partnership Agreement – Protocol on the implementation of the Agreement for 2025-2029

The European Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the Protocol (2025–2029) implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and Côte d’Ivoire. The Protocol sets an annual EU contribution of €740,000, with €305,000 for access rights and €435,000 for sectoral support, and authorizes 25 tuna purse seiners and 7 surface longliners to fish in Côte d’Ivoire’s waters. It aims to ensure sustainable tuna fishing in line with ICCAT rules and to support local fisheries development, including measures against illegal fishing.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

Consent · report by Ton Diepeveen · consent procedure · voted 13:53 · A-10-2025-0159 · 2025/0046

EU-Switzerland Cooperation Agreement: European Satellite Navigation Programmes

The European Parliament voted on a draft Council decision to conclude a cooperation agreement between the EU and Switzerland on European satellite navigation programmes. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, meaning the EU can now conclude it with Switzerland. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Switzerland.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

Consent · report by Borys Budka · consent procedure · voted 14:22 · A-10-2025-0146 · 2012/0231

EU-Brazil Agreement: cooperation with and through Europol and the Federal Police of Brazil

The agreement sets up cooperation between Europol and Brazil's Federal Police, allowing the transfer of personal and non-personal data to fight serious crime and terrorism. Parliament gave its consent, meaning the EU can conclude the agreement with Brazil. The agreement includes safeguards for human rights, privacy, and data protection, as confirmed by the European Data Protection Supervisor.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

Consent · report by Nikola Bartůšek · consent procedure · voted 13:51 · A-10-2025-0142 · 2024/0321

Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine amending the Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine on the carriage of freight by road of 29 June 2022

Parliament gave its consent to the agreement amending the EU-Ukraine deal on the carriage of freight by road of 29 June 2022. The consent means the Council can now conclude the agreement on behalf of the Union. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Ukraine.

Transport & tourismForeign affairs

Consent · report by Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi · consent procedure · voted 13:43 · A-10-2025-0102 · 2024/0290

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

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

Amendments to the International Health Regulations contained in the Annex to Resolution WHA77.17 and adopted on 1 June 2024

Parliament gave its consent to the Council decision inviting member states to accept, in the interest of the European Union, amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005). The amendments, adopted on 1 June 2024, introduce a "pandemic emergency" as the highest global alert level and issue non-binding Temporary Recommendations to guide countries. They also strengthen cooperation and set up a coordinating financial mechanism for building core capacities. The decision does not create additional financial obligations for member states, who remain responsible for their health policy.

Health

Consent · committee report · consent procedure · voted 13:14 · A-10-2025-0064 · 2024/0299

Agreements on Financial Mechanisms for the period May 2021 - April 2028 (EEA: EU-Iceland-Liechtenstein-Norway; Norwegian: EU-Norway); Additional Protocols to EEC-Norway Agreement and to EEC-Iceland Agreement

The European Parliament gave its consent to agreements setting up EU financial mechanisms with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway for May 2021 to April 2028, plus additional protocols on fish imports. These arrangements provide a financial contribution to economic and social cohesion in the EEA, with new concessions and flexibility on unexhausted quotas. The rapporteur raised concerns about imbalances in the fisheries protocol with Norway but backed the package as a whole. Parliament asks the Commission to address these concerns and imbalances in the EU fishing sector swiftly.

Trade & customsForeign affairsEconomy & single market

Consent · report by Željana Zovko · consent procedure · voted 13:27 · A-10-2025-0036 · 2024/0052

Protocol on the Implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (2024-2029)

Parliament gave its consent to the EU's conclusion of a new protocol to the fisheries agreement with Guinea-Bissau for 2024-2029. The protocol lets EU vessels fish for tuna, cephalopods, shrimps and demersal species in Guinea-Bissau waters. The EU will contribute €85 million over five years, with €4.5 million per year for sustainable fisheries management and local communities. Parliament also asks the Commission to keep it fully informed on the protocol's implementation and renewal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

Consent · report by Eric Sargiacomo · consent procedure · voted 13:29 · A-10-2025-0028 · 2024/0159

EU-Norway Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff-rate quotas included in EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union

The agreement adjusts EU tariff-rate quotas with Norway after the UK's withdrawal from the EU, following WTO rules. Parliament gave its consent, allowing the Council to adopt the decision and the agreement to enter into force. The changes revise shares for pig meat and skimmed-milk powder quotas, based on updated trade data.

Trade & customsEconomy & single marketForeign affairs

Consent · committee report · consent procedure · voted 12:03 · A-10-2025-0017 · 2023/0341

Agreement between Canada and the European Union on the transfer and processing of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data

The agreement sets rules for transferring and processing airline passenger name record data between Canada and the EU to fight serious crime and terrorism. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, meaning the EU can conclude it. Parliament asks that the agreement be applied with strict safeguards for fundamental rights, as recommended by the European Data Protection Supervisor.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

Consent · committee report · consent procedure · voted 12:06 · A-10-2025-0013 · 2024/0051

Conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol (2024-2029) implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cabo Verde

Parliament gave its consent to the EU's conclusion of a five-year protocol to the fisheries partnership agreement with Cabo Verde, allowing EU vessels to fish tuna and related species in Cabo Verde's waters. In return, the EU will pay Cabo Verde an annual financial contribution of 780,000 euros, partly for access to fishing resources and partly to support the development of Cabo Verde's fisheries sector. The protocol aims to promote sustainable fisheries management, decent working conditions, and the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

Consent · committee report · consent procedure · voted 12:43 · A-10-2025-0004 · 2024/0133

Conclusion of an agreement between the European Union and the government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh on certain aspects of air services

The agreement updates bilateral air services deals between Bangladesh and seven EU member states, removing references to the UK after its withdrawal. Parliament gave its consent, allowing any EU airline to fly between Bangladesh and the seven member states where traffic rights permit. The agreement includes standard EU clauses on aviation safety, fuel taxation, and competition rules.

Transport & tourism

Consent · committee report · consent procedure · voted 12:43 · A-10-2025-0005 · 2015/0188

Conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration

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.

Economy & single marketForeign affairsTrade & customs

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

EU/USA Agreement on the launch of Galileo satellites from U.S. Territory

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.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

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