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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

Impact of social media and the online environment on young people

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the impact of social media and the online environment on young people, setting out its position on how digital platforms affect children and young adults. The text calls for a comprehensive European strategy that combines safety by design, algorithmic transparency, privacy-respecting age assurance, digital education and stronger enforcement across existing EU rules. It asks the Commission to assess how well current initiatives work and to keep EU action in step with the changing digital environment.

Digital, AI & data

Resolutions · report by Sandro Ruotolo · 13 ballots · voted 13:21 · A-10-2026-0220 · 2025/2081

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

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

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

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

✦ AI 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

✦ AI 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

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

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 the ePrivacy directive

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

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

Provision of digital euro services by payment services providers incorporated in Member States whose currency is not the euro and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1230 of the European Parliament and the Council

✦ AI The proposed law sets rules for payment service providers based in EU member states that do not use the euro to offer digital euro services, amending a 2021 regulation. Parliament adopted its position on the proposal, meaning it supports the draft regulation as amended. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

New laws · committee report · 1st reading · A-10-2026-0183 · 2023/0211

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

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

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

A new strategy for media literacy and digital learning

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on a new strategy for media literacy and digital learning, setting out its position on the topic. The text stresses the importance of these skills for democracy and calls for coordinated EU action, including better enforcement of existing media and digital rules. It also asks for sustainable funding, monitoring of national measures, and involvement of educators, youth, and civil society in policy design.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityDigital, AI & data

Resolutions · report by Marcos Ros Sempere · 17 ballots · voted 13:54 · A-10-2026-0173 · 2025/2181

Digital assets – challenges for the competitiveness and integrity of the European Union’s financial system

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on digital assets, covering crypto-assets, stablecoins and tokenised assets, and their impact on the EU financial system. The text supports a system-wide, activity-based and technologically neutral approach, and calls for effective enforcement of the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). It urges the Commission to assess regulating crypto-asset lending, borrowing, staking, non-fungible tokens and decentralised finance under MiCAR.

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

Resolutions · report by Johan Van Overtveldt · 4 ballots · voted 14:00 · A-10-2026-0186 · 2025/2208

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

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

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

Measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to the TEU and to the TFEU, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel

✦ AI The Council asked Parliament to consent to a decision on measures for implementing Protocol No 37 on the financial consequences of the ECSC Treaty's expiry and the Research Fund for Coal and Steel. Parliament gave its consent, meaning the Council can adopt the decision. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

EU budget & funds

Consent · report by Johan Van Overtveldt · consent procedure · voted 13:36 · A-10-2026-0158 · 2025/0390

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

United Nations Convention against Cybercrime

✦ AI 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

Opportunities and challenges presented by a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade

✦ AI The resolution sets out Parliament's position on a comprehensive EU strategy for artificial intelligence in trade, covering both AI deployment for competitiveness and trade in AI inputs. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, endorsing an integrated approach that combines openness with resilience and rule-shaping. It calls for action to support AI adoption, secure critical inputs like semiconductors, and promote international cooperation, including through the WTO.

Digital, AI & dataTrade & customsEconomy & single market

Resolutions · report by Brando Benifei · voted 13:45 · A-10-2026-0122 · 2025/2112

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

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

Women’s entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on women's entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions, addressing barriers such as access to finance, childcare, transport, and digital infrastructure. The text calls for gender mainstreaming across rural development, cohesion, digital, and agricultural policies, and for collecting gender-disaggregated data. It urges the Commission and member states to ensure post-2027 funding for women's entrepreneurship under CAP, Horizon Europe, and Digital Europe. The resolution also highlights the need for accessible support systems for victims of gender-based violence in rural areas.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · 12 ballots · voted 13:27 · A-10-2026-0058 · 2024/2124

Enforcement of the Digital Markets Act

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on enforcing the Digital Markets Act, which sets EU rules for large online platforms acting as gatekeepers. The text reaffirms that effective, timely and consistent enforcement is essential for the single market and for benefits to consumers, businesses and innovators. It also expresses concern about political pressure from third countries to weaken the DMA and calls for continued rigorous application.

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 19 ballots · voted 13:30 · B-10-2026-0190 · 2026/2596

The need for targeted criminal provisions and platforms’ responsibility to effectively address cyberbullying and online harassment

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution calling for targeted EU criminal provisions and clearer platform responsibility to tackle cyberbullying and online harassment. The text urges the Commission to assess gaps in EU law and consider harmonised minimum rules on defining and sanctioning cyberbullying. It also asks member states to set effective penalties and invites the Commission to examine recognising image-based abuse as a serious cross-border crime.

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 20 ballots · voted 13:37 · B-10-2026-0235 · 2026/2693

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

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

✦ AI 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

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

Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the Council regulation laying down the EU's multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034. The framework sets the EU's long-term budget priorities and spending limits for that period. Parliament's consent is required under the Treaty before the Council can adopt the regulation.

EU budget & funds

Consent · report by Siegfried Mureşan, Carla Tavares · consent procedure · 150 ballots · voted 13:13 · A-10-2026-0105 · 2025/0571R

Guidelines for the 2027 budget - Section III

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on the 2027 EU budget, the final year of the current multiannual financial framework, focusing on delivery for people, the economy and the planet. The adopted text calls for a robust, investment-oriented budget that boosts competitiveness, supports a socially fair transition, and addresses security and defence needs. It also urges member states to speed up the use of remaining EU funds and asks for adequate resources for social, employment, and industrial policies.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Nils Ušakovs · 88 ballots · voted 13:38 · A-10-2026-0044 · 2025/2246

Control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank Group – annual report 2024

✦ AI Parliament adopted its annual report on the control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank Group, covering the year 2024. The report calls for full and unrestricted access for the European Court of Auditors to all EIB operations and for stronger conflict-of-interest prevention. It also demands a review of lessons learned from the Northvolt bankruptcy and insists that EIB lending outside the Union be subject to robust safeguards.

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Resolutions · report by Dick Erixon · 31 ballots · voted 14:05 · A-10-2026-0086 · 2025/2237

Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2024

✦ AI The resolution concerns the protection of the EU's financial interests and the fight against fraud, based on the Commission's 2024 annual report. Parliament rejected the text, meaning it does not adopt the proposed resolution. The text had called for stronger anti-fraud measures, including better detection, prevention, and use of digital tools.

EU budget & fundsJustice, rule of law & rights

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

Control, transparency and traceability of performance-based instruments

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on control, transparency and traceability of performance-based instruments, which link EU payments to results rather than to reimbursed costs. The text calls for stronger oversight of such instruments, including harmonised methodologies, interoperable data systems, robust audit trails and clear correction criteria. Parliament urges the Commission to expand transparency tools, ensure full traceability of beneficiaries and strengthen safeguards for financial instruments. It also insists on a greater role for Parliament in the governance of these instruments.

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Resolutions · report by Monika Hohlmeier · voted 14:29 · A-10-2026-0022 · 2025/2032

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

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

✦ AI 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

✦ AI 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

Guidelines for the 2027 budget - Section III

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on the 2027 EU budget, the final year of the current multiannual financial framework, focusing on delivery for people, the economy and the planet. The resolution calls for a budget that boosts competitiveness, supports security and defence, and accelerates the green and digital transitions, while ensuring no one is left behind. It also stresses the need for adequate funding for social policies, including the European Social Fund Plus, and for investments in industry, energy and research.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2026-0044 · 2025/2246

Increased efficiency of the External Action Guarantee

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law to make the EU's External Action Guarantee more efficient. The Guarantee backs loans for development and external action; the changes aim to improve how it is used. MEPs also asked the Commission to consult Parliament again if it changes the proposal substantially.

Foreign affairsEU budget & funds

New laws · report by David McAllister, Charles Goerens · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 13:15 · A-10-2025-0221 · 2025/0262

Copyright and generative artificial intelligence – opportunities and challenges

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on copyright and generative artificial intelligence, setting out its position on the opportunities and challenges of this technology. The resolution calls for a fair balance between protecting copyright and promoting AI development, including remuneration for the use of protected content in AI training. It also urges the Commission to act swiftly to address legal uncertainties and ensure European content is not used without compensation.

Digital, AI & data

Resolutions · report by Axel Voss · 3 ballots · voted 14:09 · A-10-2026-0019 · 2025/2058

World Cancer Day

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution marking World Cancer Day on 4 February, expressing solidarity with patients, survivors, families, healthcare professionals and researchers across Europe. It calls on the Commission and member states to renew commitment to fully implement Europe's Beating Cancer Plan through the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework, with adequate funding and annual reporting. Parliament also calls for a specific EU health programme with dedicated funding, and for integrating gender differences into cancer research and care.

Health

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 19 ballots · voted 12:46 · B-10-2026-0142 · 2026/2586

Regulation implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the Ukraine Support Loan for 2026 and 2027

Foreign affairsEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

New laws · 1st reading · 3 ballots · voted 12:19

Amending Regulation (EU) 2024/792 establishing the Ukraine Facility

Foreign affairsEU budget & funds

New laws · 1st reading · voted 12:19

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

Choice of performance indicators for audit and budgetary control in the context of financing measures to support the implementation of future European competitiveness

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on choosing performance indicators for auditing and budgeting EU funds supporting European competitiveness. The text calls for indicators that measure outputs, outcomes, and impacts, such as productivity gains and jobs created, to assess spending efficiency. It stresses that indicators should be reliable, transparent, and based on sound financial management principles.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Olivier Chastel · 6 ballots · voted 12:06 · A-10-2025-0268 · 2025/2034

European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure, setting out its position on reducing EU dependence on foreign technologies. The text calls for boosting private investment in European tech firms, using public procurement to favour European suppliers, and aligning cybersecurity certification with French SecNumCloud standards. It also urges reforms to encourage strategic mergers and public-private partnerships, aiming to strengthen the EU's digital value chain from research to market.

Digital, AI & dataEconomy & single market

Resolutions · report by Sarah Knafo · 23 ballots · voted 12:08 · A-10-2025-0107 · 2025/2007

Attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the attempted takeover of Lithuania's public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania. The text expresses concern about amendments to the LRT Law that ease dismissal of the director general and freeze the broadcaster's budget, saying they breach EU media freedom rules. Parliament calls on Lithuanian authorities to reject the pending changes, ensure stable funding, and asks the Commission to monitor compliance and use all tools if needed.

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 44 ballots · voted 12:15 · B-10-2026-0075 · 2026/2568

Enhanced cooperation on the establishment of a Loan for Ukraine

Foreign affairsEconomy & single marketEU budget & funds

Consent · consent procedure · voted 12:50

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

Amending Regulation (EU) 2024/792 establishing the Ukraine Facility

Foreign affairsEU budget & funds

New laws · 1st reading

Regulation implementing enhanced cooperation on the establishment of the Ukraine Support Loan for 2026 and 2027

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New laws · 1st reading