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The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external borders

The text is a resolution on the recent hybrid attacks and the instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta, and on the need for a coordinated response to protect the EU's external borders. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it states its view that Ceuta and Melilla are integral parts of Spain and of the EU's external border, and that their protection is a matter of common European security. The text reaffirms that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ceuta and Melilla are non-negotiable, and expresses solidarity with the people of Ceuta over the pressure placed on them.

Migration & asylum

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 138 ballots · voted 13:35 · B-10-2026-0411 · 2026/2870

Air passenger rights

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

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

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

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

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

Reinforcing development cooperation to address irregular population movements and their root causes in partner countries

Parliament adopted a resolution on reinforcing development cooperation to address irregular population movements and their root causes in partner countries. The text stresses that development policy should fight poverty while also tackling drivers of irregular migration, such as conflict, instability, and lack of opportunities. It calls for policy coherence between development, migration, and security, and for cooperation based on verifiable results.

Foreign affairsMigration & asylum

Resolutions · report by Lukas Mandl · 29 ballots · voted 13:51 · A-10-2026-0147 · 2025/2111

Periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspection (Roadworthiness package)

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

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

Accounting of greenhouse gas emissions of transport services

The regulation establishes rules for accounting greenhouse gas emissions of transport services, using the EN ISO 14083:2023 methodology. Parliament approved the Council's position, meaning the act is adopted and will be signed and published. The rules introduce a free EU calculation tool for transport operators and a hierarchy favoring primary data, with a future review of life-cycle emissions.

Climate & environmentTransport & tourism

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2026-0062 · 2023/0266

Enhancing connectivity, preserving cultural heritage and driving local excellence in European tourism – destination management and regional tourism growth

Parliament adopted a resolution on enhancing connectivity, preserving cultural heritage, and driving local excellence in European tourism, focusing on destination management and regional tourism growth. The resolution calls for a coherent EU tourism strategy, improved transport connectivity, support for sustainable destination management, and measures to address challenges like overtourism and short-term rentals. It also emphasizes the role of cultural heritage, digital tools, and skills development in making tourism more sustainable and inclusive.

Transport & tourism

Resolutions · report by Daniel Attard · voted 14:32 · A-10-2026-0078 · 2025/2120

Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation)

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting up a common system for returning third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union. The law would replace existing EU rules on returns and introduce a single procedure for return and readmission across member states. 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.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Malik Azmani · 1st reading · voted 11:06 · A-10-2026-0048 · 2025/0059

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

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

Establishing an EU talent pool

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

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

Establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to create a Union-level list of safe countries of origin for asylum procedures. The law would designate certain countries as safe, allowing faster processing of asylum applications from those countries. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Alessandro Ciriani · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:57 · A-10-2025-0259 · 2025/0101

Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to amend the rules on applying the 'safe third country' concept in asylum procedures. The proposal makes the connection between an applicant and a third country optional and removes the automatic suspensive effect of appeals, while preserving judicial protection. 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.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Lena Düpont · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:58 · A-10-2025-0255 · 2025/0132

Air passenger rights

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

Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law amending the rules on the 'safe third country' concept in asylum procedures. The law aims to make the concept's application more flexible and consistent across member states, including by making the 'connection' requirement optional and changing appeal rules. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Lena Düpont · 1st reading · voted 12:22 · A-10-2025-0255 · 2025/0132

Establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law establishing a Union-level list of safe countries of origin, amending the Asylum Procedure Regulation. The list would designate certain countries as safe, allowing accelerated or border procedures for asylum applications from those countries. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Alessandro Ciriani · 1st reading · voted 12:23 · A-10-2025-0259 · 2025/0101

Military Mobility

Parliament adopted a resolution on military mobility, setting out its position on improving the rapid cross-border movement of troops, equipment and assets across the EU. The text calls for streamlining and harmonising national rules and procedures, and for prioritising investments in dual-use transport infrastructure. Parliament asks the Commission to present an ambitious Military Mobility package by the end of 2025, addressing infrastructure bottlenecks, procedural obstacles and capability gaps.

Transport & tourismDefence & security

Resolutions · report by Petras Auštrevičius, Roberts Zīle · voted 12:29 · A-10-2025-0242 · 2025/2090

European Maritime Safety Agency

The European Parliament approved the Council's position on a regulation updating the mandate of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The adopted provisions aim to better reflect EMSA's new tasks in maritime safety, sustainability, decarbonisation, and training, with balanced governance rules. The act is now adopted in line with the Council position, and Parliament will sign it for publication in the Official Journal.

EU institutions & ParliamentTransport & tourism

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0217 · 2023/0163

Renewing the EU-Africa partnership: building common priorities ahead of the Angola Summit

Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its priorities for the EU-Africa partnership ahead of the EU-African Union summit in Luanda, Angola, on 24 and 25 November 2025. The text calls for making the fight against illegal migration a priority, negotiating readmission agreements with African Union member states, and linking development funds to cooperation on returns. It also demands that the EU's Strategic Partnership with South Africa be conditional on ending discrimination against the Boer minority and compensating victims. Parliament asks the Commission and Council to act on these points and forwards the resolution to EU institutions, member states, the UN, and the African Union.

Foreign affairsMigration & asylum

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 77 ballots · voted 13:09 · B-10-2025-0474 · 2025/2933

Driving licences

The directive updates EU rules on driving licences, introducing mutually recognised EU mobile driving licences and clarifying minimum age requirements. Parliament approved the Council's position, meaning the act is adopted and will be signed and published. The new rules also set medical fitness requirements, default validity periods, and rules for novice drivers and accompanied driving.

Transport & tourism

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0191 · 2023/0053

Union-wide effect of certain driving disqualifications

The text establishes an EU system for sharing information and recognising driving disqualifications across member states for major offences such as drink or drug driving, excessive speeding, or causing death or serious injury. Parliament approved the Council's position, meaning the directive will be adopted as agreed, ending impunity for drivers committing such offences outside the country that issued their licence. Parliament instructs its President and Secretary-General to sign the act and arrange its publication in the Official Journal.

Transport & tourism

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0193 · 2023/0055

Revision of the Visa Suspension Mechanism

Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law revising the EU's visa suspension mechanism, which allows temporarily suspending visa-free travel for third countries. The revision adds new suspension grounds, such as hybrid threats and investor citizenship schemes, and extends suspension periods. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Migration & asylumForeign affairs

New laws · report by Matjaž Nemec · 1st reading · voted 13:25 · A-10-2025-0035 · 2023/0371

Inland waterway transport: River Information Systems (RIS)

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

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

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

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

Transport & tourismClimate & environment

New laws · 1st reading

Temporary derogation from certain provisions of Regulations (EU) 2017/2226 and (EU) 2016/399

The European Parliament adopted its position on a regulation allowing a progressive start of operations for the Entry/Exit System (EES), a database registering entries and exits of third-country nationals at Schengen borders. The regulation temporarily derogates from certain rules to let member states phase in the EES over 180 days, instead of requiring a full simultaneous launch at all border points. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Assita Kanko · 1st reading · voted 13:36 · A-10-2025-0082 · 2024/0315

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

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

Climate & environmentTransport & tourism

New laws · 1st reading

Establishing an EU talent pool

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

Amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards Vanuatu

The proposal amends Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 to remove Vanuatu from the list of countries whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement for short stays in the EU. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal, which means the visa exemption for Vanuatu will be cancelled. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

Migration & asylumForeign affairs

New laws · report by Paulo Cunha · 1st reading · voted 12:26 · A-10-2024-0015 · 2024/0128

EU actions against the Russian shadow fleets and ensuring a full enforcement of sanctions against Russia

Parliament adopted a resolution on EU actions against Russia's shadow fleets and on ensuring full enforcement of sanctions against Russia. The text condemns Russia's use of shadow fleets, which it calls a key financial lifeline for Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. It calls for measures such as a full ban on re-exported Russian refined oil products and stricter inspections of suspicious ships. Parliament also urges member states to take action against companies registered there that enable sanctions circumvention.

Foreign affairsDefence & securityTransport & tourism

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 19 ballots · voted 11:48 · B-10-2024-0166 · 2024/2885

Implementation of the Single European Sky (recast)

The regulation updates the Single European Sky framework to make air navigation services and network management contribute to climate neutrality. Parliament approved the Council's position, meaning the act is adopted and will be signed into law. It also approves a joint statement inviting the Commission to propose a new budget line for administrative support of the Performance Review Board.

Transport & tourism

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2024-0010 · 2013/0186