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Parliament voted on a proposal for a Council directive setting EU rules on excise duty rates for tobacco and related products, including new products. MEPs rejected the proposal by a large majority, meaning Parliament does not support the text as presented. The Commission may need to revise its proposal, and the Council will decide on next steps.

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

Parliament debated a resolution on protecting the EU's financial interests and combating fraud, based on the Commission's 2024 annual report. MEPs rejected the text, meaning Parliament does not adopt this position on anti-fraud policy. The resolution had called for stronger detection, prevention, and recovery of misspent EU funds.

Resolutions · report by Julien Sanchez · 81 ballots · voted 14:14 · A-10-2026-0080 · 2025/2238

The proposal sought to extend the application period of Regulation (EU) 2021/1232, which concerns a temporary derogation from certain obligations related to the use of technologies by providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services. Parliament rejected the proposal, meaning it will not proceed under the ordinary legislative procedure. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw its proposal and will forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

New laws · report by Birgit Sippel · 1st reading · 10 ballots · voted 11:16 · A-10-2026-0040 · 2025/0429

Parliament voted on a resolution about the European Ombudsman's 2024 annual report, which covers the Ombudsman's work handling complaints about EU administration. MEPs rejected the text, meaning Parliament did not adopt a position on the report. The resolution would have addressed issues like transparency, AI use, and citizens' rights.

Resolutions · report by Bogdan Rzońca · 70 ballots · voted 12:10 · A-10-2026-0015 · 2025/2138

The motion of censure targeted the European Commission over its handling of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and agricultural policy. Parliament rejected the motion, meaning the Commission keeps its position. The motion's supporters argued the agreement harms farmers and bypasses democratic oversight.

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · voted 12:02 · B-10-2026-0063 · 2026/2002

Parliament rejected a resolution that sought an opinion from the Court of Justice on whether the proposed EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and Interim Trade Agreement comply with the EU Treaties. The rejection means Parliament did not ask the Court of Justice to assess the agreements' compatibility with the Treaties.

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 2 ballots · voted 12:48 · B-10-2026-0060 · 2026/2560

The proposal updates EU rules on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes after the European Online Dispute Resolution Platform was discontinued. Parliament rejected the Council's position, meaning the proposed law will not go ahead as planned. The Council's position reflected an earlier agreement between Parliament and the Council, which the rapporteur had recommended endorsing.

New laws · report by Laura Ballarín Cereza · 2nd reading · voted 13:06 · A-10-2025-0249 · 2023/0376

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 37 ballots · voted 12:42 · B-10-2025-0500 · 2025/2971

The resolution sought an opinion from the Court of Justice on whether the proposed EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement is compatible with the EU Treaties. Parliament rejected the text, meaning it does not request that opinion. The resolution raised concerns about data protection, privacy, and access to source code in the agreement.

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · voted 11:53 · B-10-2025-0479 · 2025/2967

The proposal is a directive on soil monitoring and resilience, known as the Soil Monitoring Law. Parliament rejected the Council's position, meaning the proposal is not approved. The rejection follows Parliament's earlier agreement with the Council in negotiations.

New laws · report by Martin Hojsík · 2nd reading · voted 13:08 · A-10-2025-0204 · 2023/0232

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 2 ballots · voted 13:04 · B-10-2025-0457 · 2025/2809

New laws · 1st reading

MEPs voted on a motion to censure the European Commission, which would have forced it to resign. Parliament rejected the motion by a large majority, so the Commission stays in office. The motion's supporters argued the Commission's policies harmed competitiveness, transparency, and security, and that it overstepped its powers.

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · voted 13:09 · B-10-2025-0400 · 2025/2174

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · voted 13:10 · B-10-2025-0402 · 2025/2173

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · voted 13:03 · B-10-2025-0319 · 2025/2140

New laws · 1st reading · voted 13:12

Parliament debated a resolution on financing for development ahead of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville. MEPs rejected the text, meaning Parliament will not adopt a position on this topic. The resolution addressed the chronic underfunding of the Sustainable Development Goals and the need for member states to meet official development assistance targets.

Resolutions · report by Charles Goerens · 19 ballots · voted 13:51 · A-10-2025-0101 · 2025/2004

Other

The text was a European Parliament resolution on the Council's recommendation on smoke- and aerosol-free environments, which aimed to extend bans to new products and outdoor areas. Parliament rejected the text, meaning it did not adopt the resolution. The rejection means the Parliament did not endorse the proposed measures.

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 50 ballots · voted 12:28 · B-10-2024-0173 · 2024/2911

Other · 5 ballots · voted 12:20