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Establishment of the digital euro

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to establish a digital euro, a central bank digital currency for retail payments by consumers and businesses. The digital euro would complement cash and offer a sovereign, secure and accessible pan-European payment option, reducing reliance on non-European providers. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

New laws · report by Fernando Navarrete Rojas · 1st reading · voted 13:19 · A-10-2026-0185 · 2023/0212

Temporary derogation from certain provisions of the ePrivacy Directive to combat online child sexual abuse

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

New laws · 2nd reading · voted 13:29

Air passenger rights

✦ AI Parliament approved the joint text on air passenger rights, updating rules on compensation and assistance for denied boarding, cancellation, or long delay of flights. The adopted law maintains the existing three-hour delay threshold and compensation amounts, and introduces new rights such as free hand baggage in price displays and free seating for children under 14. It also requires airlines to inform passengers digitally of their compensation rights and to provide free boarding passes, while creating a Union Air Passenger Rights Label.

Transport & tourismEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Andrey Novakov · 3rd reading · voted 13:33 · A-10-2026-0191 · 2013/0072

Temporary support and payment of advances regarding the increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketEU budget & funds

New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:34

International passenger transport services by coach and bus in the border regions: cabotage operations between Austria and Switzerland

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law that would empower Austria to amend its 1958 bilateral road transport agreement with Switzerland, allowing cabotage operations for coach and bus services in their border regions. The authorisation is limited to specific Austrian border districts and requires no discrimination between EU and other carriers and no distortion of competition. Parliament supports the proposal to improve cross-border public transport links and increase travel options for people in the area.

Foreign affairsTransport & tourism

New laws · report by Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi · 1st reading · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0174 · 2025/0407

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: Application EGF/2026/000 TA 2026 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission

✦ AI The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of EUR 210 000 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. The funds will finance administrative and technical expenditure for implementing the fund, including meetings, seminars, communication activities, and an electronic data exchange system. Parliament calls on the Commission to continue inviting it to meetings and seminars and to simplify the application procedure.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Lucia Yar · voted 13:36 · A-10-2026-0179 · 2026/0126

Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting circularity requirements for vehicle design and managing end-of-life vehicles. The law aims to support the automotive sector's shift to a circular economy by promoting recycled materials and improving how vehicles are scrapped. Parliament's position includes amendments to clarify rules, cut red tape, and align with other EU laws, while keeping targets realistic for industry. The position now goes to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalized.

Economy & single marketTransport & tourismClimate & environment

New laws · report by Jens Gieseke, Paulius Saudargas · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 13:15 · A-10-2025-0158 · 2023/0284

Structure and rates of excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products (recast)

✦ AI The proposal sets EU-wide minimum excise duty rates for tobacco and extends rules to novel tobacco-related products. Parliament rejected the proposal, meaning it will not proceed in its current form. The report had proposed gradual rate increases, differentiated treatment by product risk, and a longer transition period.

Economy & single marketHealth

New laws · report by Tomáš Kubín · consultation · 16 ballots · voted 13:55 · A-10-2026-0161 · 2025/0580

General arrangements for excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law updating excise duty rules for tobacco and related products, including novel items. The adopted text backs a gradual rise in minimum tax rates, adjusts how rates are calculated, and extends the transition period to end-2032. Parliament asks the Commission to revise its proposal accordingly and the Council to consult it again if major changes are planned.

Economy & single marketHealth

New laws · report by Tomáš Kubín · consultation · 4 ballots · voted 14:00 · A-10-2026-0160 · 2025/0581

Simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence, known as the Digital Omnibus on AI. The text amends the AI Act and the EASA Basic Regulation to make implementation and enforcement simpler, effective and uniform. Parliament supports postponing the application date, with a set timeline of 2 December 2027 for Annex III systems and 2 August 2028 for Annex I systems. It also introduces targeted adjustments on AI literacy, data processing for bias detection, notified bodies, cybersecurity and sandboxes.

Digital, AI & dataEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Arba Kokalari, Michael McNamara · 1st reading · 20 ballots · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0073 · 2025/0359

Strengthening of the position of farmers in the food supply chain

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law to strengthen farmers' position in the food supply chain. The law amends EU regulations to improve farmers' bargaining power, clarify terms like 'fair' and 'short supply chain', and support producer organisations. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Céline Imart · 1st reading · voted 13:36 · A-10-2025-0161 · 2024/0319

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from Belgium – EGF/2025/009 BE/Soliver

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers laid off by Soliver, a Belgian glass manufacturer that went bankrupt. The decision releases EU money for personalised services such as job-search help, training and retraining for the 803 affected workers in Flanders. Parliament agreed with the Commission that Belgium meets the conditions for the support.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Bogdan Rzońca · 2 ballots · voted 13:37 · A-10-2026-0149 · 2026/0097

Periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspection (Roadworthiness package)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update EU rules on periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspections of vehicles. The position updates rules for cars, vans, and commercial vehicles, and adds regular inspections for motor scooters above 50 cm³. Parliament removed proposed mandatory annual inspections for older cars and light vans, and kept remote sensing optional for member states. The position now goes to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalised.

Transport & tourism

New laws · report by Jens Gieseke · 1st reading · voted 13:25 · A-10-2026-0139 · 2025/0097

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/008 BE/Liberty - Belgium

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by the bankruptcy of Liberty in Belgium. The decision releases EU money for tailored measures such as training, guidance and job-search help for the affected workers. Parliament agreed with the Commission that Belgium meets the conditions for the support.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Matthias Ecke · 2 ballots · voted 14:32 · A-10-2026-0084 · 2026/0066

Welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to improve the welfare of dogs and cats and ensure their traceability, covering breeding, selling, shelters, and imports. The position includes rules on identification and registration, bans on certain practices like ear cropping and pet shop sales, and stricter requirements for breeders and online sales. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and will now negotiate with the Council.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Veronika Vrecionová · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:00 · A-10-2025-0104 · 2023/0447

Amendments to Biocidal Products Regulation as regards the extension of certain data protection periods

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law that would extend certain data protection periods under the Biocidal Products Regulation. The position takes over the Commission proposal, meaning Parliament agrees with the proposed changes to the regulation. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it makes substantial changes to its proposal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Pierfrancesco Maran · 1st reading · voted 14:01 · A-10-2026-0094 · 2025/0408

European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: workers affected by imminent job displacement

✦ AI The proposal amends the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to support workers facing imminent job displacement during company restructuring. Parliament adopted its position, broadening the Fund's scope to include workers in direct suppliers and downstream users, with safeguards for social dialogue and State aid clarity. Parliament also calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Liesbet Sommen · 1st reading · voted 14:01 · A-10-2025-0251 · 2025/0073

Simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify how harmonised rules on artificial intelligence are implemented, amending the AI Act and the EASA Basic Regulation. The position postpones the application date for certain AI systems to 2 December 2027 for Annex III and 2 August 2028 for Annex I, replacing the Commission's proposed link to a decision. It also includes targeted adjustments on AI literacy, data processing for bias detection, notified bodies, cybersecurity, and sandboxes. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Digital, AI & dataEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Arba Kokalari, Michael McNamara · 1st reading · 55 ballots · voted 11:30 · A-10-2026-0073 · 2025/0359

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/005 AT/KTM - Austria

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by KTM in Austria. The decision releases EUR 1 806 624 for personalised services such as career guidance, training, and job-search help for 420 targeted beneficiaries. The funding follows the insolvency of KTM, a motorcycle producer in Upper Austria, and aims to help displaced workers reintegrate into the labour market.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Budget · report by Janusz Lewandowski · voted 11:39 · A-10-2026-0060 · 2026/0037

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/007 BE/Casa - Belgium

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support 416 workers made redundant by Casa in Belgium. The decision releases EUR 1 916 733, covering 85% of the total cost of tailored measures such as training, outplacement and job fairs. Parliament asks Belgian authorities to ensure visibility of EU funding and to carry out thorough final evaluations of the measures.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Hélder Sousa Silva · voted 11:39 · A-10-2026-0061 · 2026/0038

Calculation of emission credits for heavy-duty vehicles for the reporting periods of the years 2025 to 2029

Climate & environmentTransport & tourism

New laws · 1st reading · 7 ballots · voted 12:06

Package travel and linked travel arrangements: make the protection of travellers more effective and simplify and clarify certain aspects

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update EU rules on package travel and linked travel arrangements, aiming to strengthen traveller protection and simplify the law. The adopted text updates the 2015 Package Travel Directive, covering issues such as insolvency protection, cancellations, refunds, and vouchers. Parliament asks the Commission to re-refer the matter if it substantially amends its proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Economy & single marketTransport & tourism

New laws · report by Alex Agius Saliba · 1st reading · voted 12:07 · A-10-2025-0140 · 2023/0435

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/004 BE/Tupperware – Belgium

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by Tupperware in Belgium. The decision releases EU funding for personalised services such as job-search assistance, training, and outplacement for the affected workers. Parliament also calls on Belgian authorities to provide tailored support for workers with low education levels and to shorten the time between application and financing decision.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Jean-Marc Germain · voted 12:55 · A-10-2026-0030 · 2026/0004

Establishing an EU talent pool

✦ AI The EU talent pool is a proposed EU-wide platform to match jobseekers from non-EU countries with employers in the Union. Parliament adopted its position on the law, backing the proposal with amendments. The position calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Migration & asylumJobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Abir Al-Sahlani · 1st reading · 56 ballots · voted 13:14 · A-10-2025-0045 · 2023/0404

Cooperation among enforcement authorities regarding unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to strengthen cooperation among national enforcement authorities in cross-border cases of unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain. The law would give authorities new tools to gather information, find infringements, and impose fines on buyers in other member states. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Stefano Bonaccini · 1st reading · voted 12:19 · A-10-2025-0153 · 2024/0318

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/006 BE/Audi – Belgium

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by Audi in Belgium. The decision releases EU funding for personalised services such as counselling, training, job-search help and business start-up support for the affected workers. Parliament also calls on Belgian authorities to help repurpose the closed factory and to tackle regional unemployment.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Budget · report by Nicolae Ștefănuță · 6 ballots · voted 12:20 · A-10-2026-0006 · 2026/0001

Amending regulations on agricultural products as regards market rules and sectoral support measures in the wine sector and for aromatised wine products

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law updating market rules and support measures for wine and aromatised wine products. The law aims to tackle the wine sector's structural crisis, including oversupply and falling consumption, with tools such as voluntary grubbing-up and distillation. Parliament's amendments add crisis measures to national strategic plans, allow fund carry-over, and harmonise electronic labelling. The position now goes to the Council for agreement before the law is finalised.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Esther Herranz García · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 12:59 · A-10-2025-0220 · 2025/0071

Bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products. The law aims to protect sensitive EU agricultural sectors by allowing swift, proportionate safeguard measures when imports from Mercosur countries cause or threaten serious injury to EU producers. Parliament's position includes amendments to the Commission's proposal, and it calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes the text.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairsTrade & customs

New laws · report by Gabriel Mato · 1st reading · 30 ballots · voted 13:02 · A-10-2025-0254 · 2025/0322

Air passenger rights

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on the law updating EU rules on compensation and assistance for air passengers when flights are delayed, cancelled, or boarding is denied. The position aims to preserve existing passenger rights, simplify claims, and extend the rules to more flights, while capping airline costs for hotel stays in extraordinary circumstances. It also strengthens protections for passengers with disabilities and children, and codifies court rulings to increase legal certainty.

Transport & tourismEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Andrey Novakov · 2nd reading · voted 12:49 · A-10-2026-0001 · 2013/0072

Framework for strengthening the availability and security of supply of critical medicinal products as well as the availability of, and accessibility of, medicinal products of common interest

✦ AI The proposal aims to strengthen the availability and security of supply of critical medicinal products in the EU. Parliament adopted its position on the proposed law, which includes amendments to boost EU manufacturing and improve coordination among member states. The position also calls for better use of existing data tools and involvement of stakeholders across the supply chain.

Economy & single marketHealth

New laws · report by Tomislav Sokol · 1st reading · 43 ballots · voted 12:43 · A-10-2025-0272 · 2025/0102

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:25

European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed Council regulation amending the rules of the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC). The regulation aims to support setting up and operating AI Gigafactories in Europe, which are large-scale facilities for developing frontier AI models. Parliament approved the Commission proposal as amended and calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly.

Digital, AI & dataEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Borys Budka · consultation · voted 12:27 · A-10-2025-0241 · 2025/0229

Bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products. The law aims to protect sensitive EU agricultural sectors by allowing swift, proportionate measures when imports from Mercosur countries cause or threaten serious injury to EU producers. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairsTrade & customs

New laws · report by Gabriel Mato · 1st reading · 70 ballots · voted 12:46 · A-10-2025-0254 · 2025/0322

Amending certain CAP Regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend EU rules on agricultural subsidies, rural development, and related controls and penalties. The amendments cover conditionality, direct payments, sector interventions, and annual performance reporting, as well as data governance and payment suspensions. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.

EU budget & fundsAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by André Rodrigues · 1st reading · voted 13:08 · A-10-2025-0164 · 2025/0236

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/003 SE/Northvolt – Sweden

✦ AI 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, business start-up support and allowances for the affected workers. Parliament also calls for faster handling of such applications and for thorough checks on how the funds are used.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · 1st reading · 91 ballots · voted 12:12

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

General Data Protection Regulation: additional procedural rules relating to the enforcement of the Regulation

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation laying down additional procedural rules for enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation. The rules aim to streamline cross-border procedures, clarify rights of parties, and introduce deadlines for legal certainty. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

New laws · report by Markéta Gregorová · 1st reading · voted 13:21 · A-9-2024-0045 · 2023/0202

Monitoring framework for resilient European forests

✦ AI Parliament voted on a proposed EU law to set up a monitoring framework for resilient European forests. It rejected the Commission's proposal and called on the Commission to withdraw it. Parliament will forward its position to the Council, the Commission and national parliaments.

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Emma Wiesner, Eric Sargiacomo · 1st reading · 11 ballots · voted 13:25 · A-10-2025-0176 · 2023/0413

Standing Forest and Forestry Expert Group

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update the rules for the Standing Forestry Committee, which advises the Commission on forestry matters. The adopted text includes amendments to the committee's tasks and structure, aiming to improve its functioning. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Climate & environmentEU institutions & ParliamentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Emma Wiesner, Pekka Toveri · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 13:30 · A-10-2025-0175 · 2023/0410

Establishment and functioning of European Works Councils - effective enforcement

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend the directive on European Works Councils, aiming to improve their establishment and functioning and to ensure effective enforcement of transnational information and consultation rights. The adopted text includes amendments to bring certain pre-existing agreements under the directive's scope and to require information and consultation before measures with potential significant effects on employees' interests are implemented. Parliament's position will now be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Dennis Radtke · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:12 · A-10-2024-0029 · 2024/0006

Amending certain CAP regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend EU rules on farm funding, covering conditionality, direct payments, rural development, and payment controls. The changes aim to simplify the common agricultural policy and make data sharing and payment suspensions more efficient. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

EU budget & fundsAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by André Rodrigues · 1st reading · 28 ballots · voted 13:40 · A-10-2025-0164 · 2025/0236

Strengthening of the position of farmers in the food supply chain

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law to strengthen farmers' position in the food supply chain. The law amends EU regulations to improve farmers' bargaining power, for example by clarifying terms like 'fair' and 'equitable' and defining 'short supply chain'. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Céline Imart · 1st reading · 45 ballots · voted 13:45 · A-10-2025-0161 · 2024/0319

Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States

✦ AI Parliament approved the Commission's proposal for a Council decision on guidelines for the employment policies of the member states. This means Parliament adopted its position on the proposed law, which sets out employment policy guidelines for member states. Parliament asks the Council to notify it if the Council intends to depart from the text Parliament approved, and to consult Parliament again if it intends to substantially amend that text.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Li Andersson · consultation · 14 ballots · voted 13:56 · A-10-2025-0160 · 2025/0154

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/002 DE/Goodyear 2 – Germany

✦ AI Parliament approved mobilising €3,085,166 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for redundant workers (EGF) to support Germany after 1,171 job cuts at Goodyear Germany GmbH. The money covers personalised services like retraining, career advice, job-search help and start-up grants for 915 targeted workers made redundant in the rubber and plastics sector. Parliament agreed with the Commission that Germany meets the intervention conditions and called for thorough final evaluations of the measures.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/001 BE/BelGaN – Belgium

✦ AI 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 funding for personalised measures such as training, job-search assistance and outplacement for the 417 displaced workers. Parliament also called for faster procedures and comprehensive final evaluations of the support provided.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Inland waterway transport: River Information Systems (RIS)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update EU rules on harmonised river information services (RIS) for inland waterway transport. The position includes changes to reduce administrative burden, improve implementation, and avoid premature interconnection with other systems. It also limits the scope to cross-border waterways, allowing voluntary application elsewhere, and calls for cooperation with third countries.

Economy & single marketTransport & tourism

New laws · report by Tom Berendsen · 1st reading · voted 13:26 · A-10-2025-0033 · 2024/0011

Extension of the derogation for heavy-duty vehicles with zero emissions

Transport & tourismClimate & environment

New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:27

Package travel and linked travel arrangements: make the protection of travellers more effective and simplify and clarify certain aspects

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update EU rules on package travel and linked travel arrangements, aiming to strengthen traveller protection and simplify the law. The adopted text revises definitions, insolvency protection, cancellation rights, and introduces rules on vouchers and complaint handling. Parliament asks the Commission to re-refer the matter if it substantially amends its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Economy & single marketTransport & tourism

New laws · report by Alex Agius Saliba · 1st reading · 17 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2025-0140 · 2023/0435

Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting circularity requirements for vehicle design and rules for managing end-of-life vehicles. The law aims to boost recycling of materials like steel and plastic, improve how old vehicles are handled, and align rules across member states. Parliament's position now goes to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalized.

Economy & single marketTransport & tourismClimate & environment

New laws · report by Jens Gieseke, Paulius Saudargas · 1st reading · 67 ballots · voted 13:41 · A-10-2025-0158 · 2023/0284

Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law that would amend EU rules on battery due diligence policies for economic operators. The position takes over the Commission's proposal, meaning Parliament agrees with the proposed changes. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it makes substantial changes, and will forward its position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

Climate & environmentHealthEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Antonio Decaro · 1st reading · 9 ballots · voted 13:10 · A-10-2025-0134 · 2025/0129

Amending Regulation (EU) No 1026/2012 on certain measures for the purpose of the conservation of fish stocks in relation to countries allowing non-sustainable fishing

✦ AI The regulation updates EU rules on measures against countries allowing non-sustainable fishing, aiming to strengthen sustainable fish stock management. Parliament adopted its position on the proposed law, endorsing amendments to improve accountability and the role of regional fisheries management organisations. The amendments also introduce a definition of "best available scientific advice" and aim to counter unreasonable demands from third countries.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

New laws · report by Thomas Bajada · 1st reading · voted 13:21 · A-10-2025-0070 · 2024/0224

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: Application EGF/2025/000 TA 2025 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission

✦ AI The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of EUR 170,000 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. This funding covers administrative and technical expenditure for implementing the EGF in 2025, including expert group meetings, a networking seminar, information activities, and work on the electronic data exchange system. Parliament also calls on the Commission to continue inviting it to EGF meetings and seminars, and to enhance the fund's visibility and transparency.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting common rules for the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability. The law would cover breeding, selling, and sheltering establishments, and would require identification and registration of animals. Parliament's position includes a ban on selling dogs and cats in pet shops and stricter rules for imports. The position now goes to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalised.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Veronika Vrecionová · 1st reading · 78 ballots · voted 13:07 · A-10-2025-0104 · 2023/0447

Combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child sexual abuse material and replacing Council Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA (recast)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU directive to combat child sexual abuse and exploitation, updating rules on defining offences and supporting victims. The directive aims to harmonise criminal law across member states, addressing crimes like child sexual abuse material and grooming, and to improve detection and reporting of online abuse. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and will forward its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Justice, rule of law & rightsDigital, AI & data

New laws · report by Jeroen Lenaers · 1st reading · 35 ballots · voted 13:37 · A-10-2025-0097 · 2024/0035

Modification of customs duties applicable to imports of certain goods originating in or exported from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to modify customs duties on certain goods imported from Russia and Belarus. The law aims to reduce EU dependence on Russian fertilisers and other agricultural imports, with tariff increases phased in over three years. Parliament also asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Trade & customsEconomy & single marketAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Inese Vaidere · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 12:16 · A-10-2025-0087 · 2025/0021

Granting equivalence to Moldova and Ukraine for field inspections and seed production

✦ AI The proposal updates EU rules on recognising field inspections and seed production in Moldova and Ukraine as equivalent to EU standards. Parliament adopted its position, supporting the Commission's proposal with two technical amendments on inspections. The amendments aim to ensure products entering the single market fully comply with EU production requirements.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Veronika Vrecionová · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 12:18 · A-10-2025-0043 · 2024/0027

CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for 2025 to 2027

Climate & environmentTransport & tourism

New laws · 1st reading · 22 ballots · voted 13:10

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2024/003 BE/Van Hool – Belgium

✦ AI The European 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 €7,999,015 to fund personalised services such as job-search support, retraining, and outplacement for 2,397 former Van Hool workers in Belgium. The Parliament agrees with the Commission that Belgium meets the conditions for this aid and instructs its President to sign the decision with the Council.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Establishing an EU talent pool

✦ AI The EU talent pool is a proposed EU-wide platform to match jobseekers from non-EU countries with employers in the Union. Parliament adopted its position on the law, backing the proposal with amendments. The position calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Migration & asylumJobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Abir Al-Sahlani · 1st reading · voted 13:09 · A-10-2025-0045 · 2023/0404