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Deteriorating situation of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong following the recent arrest of bookseller Leticia Wong and the convictions of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung

✦ AI This resolution concerns the situation of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong, following the arrest of bookseller Leticia Wong and the convictions of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, condemning the eradication of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong and the use of the 2020 National Security Law against journalism, publishing and peaceful political advocacy. Parliament calls for the repeal of the National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, and demands the release of those detained for exercising their fundamental rights. It also calls on the Council and the Commission to adopt targeted sanctions against those responsible for violations of fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong, and instructs its President to forward the resolution to the Commission, the Council, China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Foreign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 7 ballots · voted 13:11 · B-10-2026-0407 · 2026/2873

An EU health workforce crisis plan: sustainability of healthcare systems and employment and working conditions in the healthcare sector

✦ AI The report responds to a health workforce crisis in the Union, where shortages of doctors, nurses, carers and other healthcare professionals are deepening and becoming structural. It sets out measures under six pillars: employment and working conditions, regional inequalities in access to care, recruitment and training, digital transformation, financing and planning, and ethical labour models. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it states Parliament's stance on how to address the crisis and support sustainable healthcare systems. The report calls for better implementation of the Professional Qualifications Directive, expanded education and training pathways, and use of ESF+ and cohesion funds to support national plans.

HealthJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Loucas Fourlas, Ruggero Razza · 23 ballots · voted 13:14 · A-10-2026-0168 · 2025/2062

Narco-trafficking in Europe’s waters: protecting our borders and supporting our law enforcement officers

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on drug trafficking in Europe's waters, covering border protection and support for law enforcement officers. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it states Parliament's stance without creating law. The resolution condemns attacks and deaths linked to drug trafficking and calls for stronger maritime surveillance, intelligence-sharing and international cooperation along trafficking routes.

Justice, rule of law & rightsHealth

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 21 ballots · voted 13:31 · B-10-2026-0390 · 2026/2797

Strengthening global health resilience in partner countries

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on strengthening global health resilience in partner countries, covering health systems, health workforce, local production of medicines and vaccines, and preparedness for disease outbreaks. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, stating that strengthening global health resilience is both a development objective and a strategic investment in European and global security and stability. Parliament recognises the urgent need to boost the ability of systems, communities and institutions worldwide to prevent, prepare for, absorb and adapt to global health threats.

HealthForeign affairs

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 5 ballots · voted 13:59 · B-10-2026-0385 · 2026/2731

Simplification of intra-EU transfers of defence-related products and simplification of security and defence procurement (Omnibus V)

Economy & single marketDefence & security

New laws · report by Pekka Toveri, Anna-Maja Henriksson · 1st reading · 7 ballots · voted 14:11 · A-10-2025-0275 · 2025/0177

Acceleration of permit-granting for defence readiness projects (Omnibus V)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation to speed up the granting of permits for defence readiness projects. This is Parliament's first reading position, and it usually needs to agree with the Council before the law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Economy & single marketDefence & security

New laws · report by Lucia Yar, Henrik Dahl · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:11 · A-10-2025-0271 · 2025/0172

Defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for the defence industry (Omnibus V)

✦ AI Parliament set out its position on a proposed regulation that amends several existing EU laws on chemicals so as to remove regulatory and administrative burdens for defence readiness and speed up approval and authorisation procedures for the defence industry. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, which means MEPs have agreed where Parliament stands on the proposal; it usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Foreign affairsDefence & securityEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Sven Mikser, Pierfrancesco Maran, Aura Salla · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:12 · A-10-2025-0273 · 2025/0176

Establishing the Single Market and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034

✦ AI The Commission proposed a regulation establishing the Single Market and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034, which would bring together four existing programmes under one consolidated framework supporting the Single Market, the Customs Union, tax cooperation and the fight against fraud. Parliament adopted its position at first reading on this proposal, setting out its amendments to the text. Parliament called on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal, and instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Economy & single marketTrade & customsEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Adnan Dibrani · 1st reading · 13 ballots · voted 14:15 · A-10-2026-0216 · 2025/0590

Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation 2028-2034

✦ AI The proposal sets up the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning for 2028-2034, replacing two existing Euratom regulations and merging nuclear safety cooperation with the decommissioning of the Commission's Joint Research Centre nuclear sites. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, approving the Commission proposal with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to change its proposal accordingly, asks the Council to notify Parliament if it departs from the approved text, and asks to be consulted again if the Council substantially amends the proposal.

EnergyEU budget & fundsForeign affairs

New laws · report by Sophie Wilmès · consultation · voted 14:20 · A-10-2026-0196 · 2025/0265

Nuclear decommissioning assistance programme of the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania for the period 2028-2034

✦ AI Parliament approved a proposal for a Council regulation that would set up a programme to help Lithuania decommission the Ignalina nuclear power plant from 2028 to 2034, replacing an earlier regulation. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it supports the programme with changes it has proposed. Parliament calls on the Commission to change its proposal accordingly and on the Council to tell Parliament if it plans to depart from the approved text or to consult Parliament again on substantial changes.

EnergyEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Virginijus Sinkevičius · consultation · voted 14:22 · A-10-2026-0197 · 2025/0268

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

maximum residue levels for flupyradifurone

✦ AI Parliament considered a draft Commission regulation that would change maximum residue levels for several pesticides, including flupyradifurone, in or on certain products. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, objecting to the draft regulation. Parliament asks the Commission not to raise maximum residue levels for flupyradifurone in rapeseeds while a new risk assessment has not been carried out and a review procedure is underway.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environment

Objections · motion for a resolution · B-10-2026-0392 · 2026/2838

Hybrid warfare and the protection of the EU’s territorial integrity and critical security and defence infrastructure

✦ AI Parliament adopted a report on hybrid warfare and the protection of the EU's territorial integrity and critical security and defence infrastructure. The report describes hybrid attacks such as drone incursions, airspace violations, sabotage of undersea cables and energy infrastructure, cyberattacks, GPS jamming and foreign information manipulation and interference. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, calling for a shift from a reactive to a proactive posture and for a cross-domain action plan against hybrid warfare. It also asks for increased intelligence sharing, a dedicated sanctions framework for hybrid threats, and closer cooperation with NATO and partners such as Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia and the Western Balkans.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · report by Rasa Juknevičienė · 13 ballots · voted 14:23 · A-10-2026-0212 · 2026/2024

An EU cardiovascular diseases strategy

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on an EU cardiovascular diseases strategy, setting out its position on the priorities, implementation and governance of the European Commission's Safe Hearts Plan. The resolution addresses cardiovascular diseases, which remain the leading cause of death in the EU, and the modifiable risk factors behind most cardiovascular deaths, such as tobacco use, harmful alcohol consumption, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity and environmental exposures. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, supporting the implementation of the European Cardiovascular Health Plan and stressing prevention, early intervention and cross-sectoral action.

Health

Resolutions · report by Romana Jerković · voted 14:26 · A-10-2026-0221 · 2025/2132

Gender inequalities in health, specifically as regards gender-specific conditions

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on gender inequalities in health, focusing on gender-specific conditions such as menopause and endometriosis. The text examines the whole healthcare cycle, from clinical trials and drug development to diagnosis and treatment, and sets out Parliament's official position. It asks the Commission to use the forthcoming Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030 to propose concrete measures that prioritise and incentivise investment into gender-specific conditions.

HealthJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Billy Kelleher · 98 ballots · voted 14:30 · A-10-2026-0200 · 2025/2074

Temporary derogation from the ePrivacy directive

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

New laws · 2nd reading · 28 ballots · voted 13:21

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Trajectory to decrease the contribution of high indirect land-use change-risk biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels to renewable energy targets

✦ AI The European Parliament voted to block a Commission delegated regulation that would have added soybean to the list of high indirect land-use change-risk feedstocks, phasing out soy-based biodiesel from EU renewable energy targets by 2030. The objection passed, meaning the Commission measure is blocked and cannot enter into force. Parliament does not object to the palm oil phase-down or to fixing the certification procedure, and asks the Commission to revise the act accordingly.

EnergyClimate & environment

Objections · motion for a resolution · 14 ballots · voted 13:09 · B-10-2026-0337 · 2026/2680

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

Lead in certain fishing tackle

✦ AI The European Parliament voted on a resolution to block a Commission regulation restricting lead in certain fishing tackle under the EU chemicals law REACH. MEPs rejected the objection, so the Commission measure will go ahead as planned. The resolution had argued the restriction lacked evidence on alternatives and proportionality, and asked the Commission to withdraw and re-submit it.

Climate & environmentEconomy & single market

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:12 · B-10-2026-0344 · 2026/2714

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

Genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations DP 202216 x NK603, DP202216 x DAS-40278-9

✦ AI Parliament objected to a Commission decision that would have authorised selling food and feed made from genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations. The objection passed, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be placed on the market in the EU. Parliament cited concerns about herbicide tolerance, safety uncertainties, and missing long-term studies.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 13:59 · B-10-2026-0336 · 2026/2746

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

Financial activities of the European Investment Bank Group – annual report 2025

✦ AI Parliament adopted its annual report on the European Investment Bank Group's financial activities, setting out its position on the bank's priorities and operations. The report welcomes the EIB's strategic roadmap for 2024-2027 and calls for greater investment in competitiveness, defence, and other EU priorities. It also stresses the need to preserve the EIB's AAA credit rating and to ensure public scrutiny and accountability.

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Resolutions · report by Joachim Streit · 17 ballots · voted 13:37 · A-10-2026-0170 · 2025/2213

Recommendation on the changing geopolitical situation in East Asia and the need for closer cooperation with like-minded partners in the region

✦ AI Parliament adopted a recommendation on the changing geopolitical situation in East Asia and the need for closer cooperation with like-minded partners in the region. The text calls for deeper EU engagement with Japan, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan on security, defence, economic resilience and emerging technologies. It also reaffirms the EU's commitment to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and rejects any unilateral change of the status quo.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · report by Adam Bielan · 13 ballots · voted 13:42 · A-10-2026-0189 · 2025/2169

Implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals in view of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on implementing the Sustainable Development Goals ahead of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum. The text stresses the need to accelerate progress, particularly on water, energy, and other goals under review, and calls for stronger global partnerships. MEPs also highlight the importance of human rights, good governance, and closing the financing gap to achieve the goals by 2030.

Climate & environmentForeign affairs

Resolutions · report by Lukas Mandl, Pierfrancesco Maran · 8 ballots · voted 13:59 · A-10-2026-0187 · 2025/2248

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Ilhan Kyuchyuk

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0194 · 2026/2000

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Siegbert Frank Droese

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0193 · 2026/2019

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Klára Dobrev

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0190 · 2026/2010

Shipments of waste: export of mixed municipal waste for recovery to Switzerland

Climate & environmentForeign affairs

New laws · 1st reading · voted 13:14

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

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

financing of the annual action plan in favour of the United Republic of Tanzania for 2026

✦ AI Parliament objected to the Commission's plan to finance the 2026 annual action plan for Tanzania, blocking the measure. MEPs argued the draft decision exceeds the Commission's implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law. They also said the plan fails to address Parliament's earlier concerns about human rights and accountability in Tanzania. Parliament called on the Commission to withdraw the draft and submit a new one that protects basic services, human rights, democracy and civil society.

Foreign affairsEU budget & funds

Objections · motion for a resolution · B-10-2026-0273 · 2026/2749

Implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and risks to the security of supply of medicines

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on implementing the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and risks to medicine supply security. It supports the directive's environmental goals but worries that higher-than-expected costs and the polluter-pays scheme could hurt medicine availability and EU manufacturing. MEPs ask the Commission to run an independent study by early 2027 and to suspend the extended producer responsibility rules until its findings are assessed.

Climate & environmentHealth

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 25 ballots · voted 13:15 · B-10-2026-0282 · 2026/2652

Recruitment of children by organised crime

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the recruitment, radicalisation and exploitation of children by organised criminal and terrorist groups, calling it a serious crime and a growing security threat. MEPs urge member states to treat such recruitment as an aggravating circumstance in criminal proceedings and to assess whether legal frameworks adequately address adults using minors for offences like drug trafficking, cybercrime or terrorism. The text stresses that minors may be victims but should not automatically escape criminal responsibility for serious or repeated offences, and calls for stronger sanctions against adult recruiters and negligent parents. Parliament also asks for enhanced age verification, better victim compensation, stronger action by digital platforms, and improved international cooperation to tackle cross-border recruitment networks.

Justice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 26 ballots · voted 13:24 · B-10-2026-0276 · 2026/2725

Russia’s unacceptable provocative actions and drone incursions into Romania, the Baltic states and Finland

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Russia's repeated deliberate violations of EU member states' airspace and territory, including drone incursions into Romania, the Baltic states and Finland. The text expresses solidarity with affected countries and stresses the need for EU member states to stand united against Russia's provocations. It also calls for improved drone detection and defence systems, including equipping civilian authorities and protecting critical infrastructure.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 33 ballots · voted 13:28 · B-10-2026-0307 · 2026/2772

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

Hague Convention (1980) on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: accession of Cabo Verde

✦ AI The proposal authorises EU member states to accept, in the Union's interest, Cabo Verde's accession to the 1980 Hague Convention on international child abduction. Parliament approved the authorisation, meaning member states can now accept the accession, making the Convention effective in cases involving the EU and Cabo Verde. Parliament forwards its position to the Council, the Commission, member states' governments and parliaments, and the Hague Conference's Permanent Bureau.

Foreign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

New laws · report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk · consultation · voted 14:03 · A-10-2026-0157 · 2026/0041

EU–Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products: termination (Resolution)

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution backing the termination of the EU–Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement on timber trade, which aims to combat illegal logging. The agreement, in force since 2013, has not achieved its core objective as Liberia's licensing scheme is not operational. Parliament supports ending the agreement and encourages the Commission to assist Liberia in meeting EU timber regulations and preparing for the deforestation regulation.

Climate & environmentForeign affairsTrade & customs

Resolutions · report by Karin Karlsbro · voted 13:54 · A-10-2026-0146 · 2025/0259M

Recommendation on promoting transnational governance on water in the interests of conflict prevention and peace

✦ AI Parliament adopted a recommendation urging the EU to promote transnational water governance as a tool for conflict prevention and peace. The text calls for stronger EU external action, including political dialogue, mediation, and support for transboundary water cooperation. It also asks for better funding and coordination of existing instruments, and for water diplomacy to be a priority in EU foreign policy.

Climate & environmentForeign affairs

Resolutions · report by Leoluca Orlando · 8 ballots · voted 14:33 · A-10-2026-0150 · 2025/2216

Shipments of waste: export of mixed municipal waste for recovery to Switzerland

Climate & environment

New laws · 1st reading

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

Countering transnational repression – towards an EU strategy to protect Europe’s sovereignty and democratic values

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution calling for an EU strategy to counter transnational repression, where foreign states target people in the EU to silence or harm them. The text urges coordinated EU action to protect victims, close legal gaps, and hold perpetrators accountable, including through sanctions.

Foreign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · report by Hannah Neumann · 16 ballots · voted 13:46 · A-10-2026-0142 · 2025/2179

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Fulvio Martusciello

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0154 · 2025/2099

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Salvatore De Meo

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0153 · 2025/2098

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Daniel Attard

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0152 · 2025/2097

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Nikola Minchev

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0155 · 2025/2100

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

Rights, support and protection of victims of crime

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law updating minimum standards for the rights, support and protection of victims of crime. The law updates Directive 2012/29/EU and replaces an older Council framework decision. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes its proposal.

Justice, rule of law & rights

New laws · report by Javier Zarzalejos, Lucia Yar · 1st reading · voted 13:38 · A-9-2024-0157 · 2023/0250

The multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea and ways forward

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea, calling for urgent action to address the sea's critical state and proposing changes to fisheries management. The resolution sets out immediate actions within current rules, steps to improve scientific advice, and a new management approach requiring legal changes to the Baltic MAP. Parliament's position is that the existing plan has failed to restore fish stocks and that a reset of the ecosystem is needed, with a focus on low-impact fishing for human consumption.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environment

Resolutions · report by Isabella Lövin · 54 ballots · voted 13:38 · A-10-2026-0121 · 2024/2127

The need to reduce work-related fatalities

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted a resolution on reducing work-related fatalities, covering prevention of accidents and occupational diseases, and protection of vulnerable workers. The text calls for stronger enforcement of EU safety rules, better data collection, and targeted measures for high-risk sectors such as construction, transport, and agriculture. It also asks the Commission to update legislation and support member states in improving workplace health and safety.

HealthJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 18 ballots · voted 14:01 · B-10-2026-0244 · 2025/3046

The impact of the implementation of the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive 2014/89/EU on fisheries in selected fishing areas and sea basins

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on how the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive affects fisheries in selected fishing areas and sea basins. The text finds uneven implementation, limited benefits for fisheries, and calls for better stakeholder engagement, data, and cross-border cooperation. MEPs ask the Commission to revise the directive through the forthcoming Ocean Act and to set binding targets.

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

Resolutions · report by Stéphanie Yon-Courtin · 8 ballots · voted 13:24 · A-10-2026-0120 · 2024/2126

Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia, calling for an EU response. The resolution expresses serious concerns about criminal law reforms, pressure on judiciary and media, and weaknesses in EU fund management in Slovakia. It asks the EU institutions to address these issues, including through the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation.

Justice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 40 ballots · voted 13:45 · B-10-2026-0245 · 2026/2607

Research Fund for Coal and Steel: research programme and multiannual technical and financial guidelines

✦ AI Parliament approved the Council's draft decision on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel, covering its research programme and technical and financial guidelines. The decision updates the fund's rules, including a final phase with an increased annual budget to support research calls from 2027 until 2034. Parliament asks the Council to notify it if the Council intends to depart from the approved text.

EU budget & funds

New laws · report by Borys Budka · consultation · voted 14:24 · A-10-2026-0130 · 2025/0398

Single European railway area: use of railway infrastructure capacity

Transport & tourism

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · 2 ballots · A-10-2026-0126 · 2023/0271

Production and marketing of forest reproductive material

Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environmentEconomy & single market

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · 3 ballots · A-10-2026-0136 · 2023/0228

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Alvise Pérez

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0129 · 2025/2236

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Nikos Pappas

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0128 · 2025/2234

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Harald Vilimsky

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2026-0125 · 2025/2158

Escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the transformation of criminal groups in Haiti into organised trafficking and exploitation networks, including child recruitment, sexual violence, kidnapping and extortion. It calls for dismantling these networks, treating child victims as victims, and scaling up EU support for anti-trafficking efforts, judicial cooperation, and border monitoring. The resolution also demands full implementation of the UN arms embargo, stronger international cooperation, and increased humanitarian assistance.

Foreign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 19 ballots · voted 13:07 · B-10-2026-0220 · 2026/2702

Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2027 – Section I – European Parliament

✦ AI Parliament adopted its estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2027, setting the overall budget at EUR 2 656 435 753, an increase of 1,98 % over 2026. The adopted text endorses the agreement reached in Conciliation to reduce appropriations on specific budget lines by EUR 10 554 000 and increase others by EUR 1 514 900. Parliament expresses concern about the ceiling of Heading 7 of the multiannual financial framework and calls for prudent spending.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Michalis Hadjipantela · 32 ballots · voted 13:14 · A-10-2026-0124 · 2025/2247