Sittings

Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime, which protects the EU budget from breaches of the rule of law in member states. The text assesses the application of the mechanism since 2021, focusing on transparency, scope, guidelines, deterrence, and Parliament's scrutiny role. The resolution was adopted as Parliament's official position, with a large majority.

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rightsEU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier · 26 ballots · voted 12:09 · A-10-2025-0240 · 2025/2061

Digitalisation, artificial intelligence and algorithmic management in the workplace – shaping the future of work

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the Commission to propose a directive on digitalisation, artificial intelligence and algorithmic management in the workplace. The proposed directive would set rules on transparency, consultation and human oversight, and would apply to workers and solo self-employed persons. It would ban monitoring of emotional states or private behaviour and require human review of key decisions such as hiring, termination and pay changes.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityDigital, AI & data

Resolutions · report by Andrzej Buła · 21 ballots · voted 12:31 · A-10-2025-0244 · 2025/2080

European Citizens’ Initiative ‘My voice, my choice: for safe and accessible abortion’

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution backing the European citizens' initiative 'My Voice, My Choice: For Safe and Accessible Abortion'. The resolution calls for EU legislation to create a financial mechanism helping member states that voluntarily join it to provide safe abortion care. Parliament's position is that access to safe, universally accessible and legal abortion is a fundamental right.

HealthJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 53 ballots · voted 12:37 · B-10-2025-0558 · 2025/3007

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

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers laid off by the Swedish battery maker Northvolt. The decision releases EU money for personalised services such as job-search help, training, business start-up support and allowances for the affected workers. Parliament also calls for faster handling of such applications and for thorough checks on how the funds are used.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

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

Genetically modified maize NK603

✦ AI Parliament objected to a Commission plan to renew the authorisation of genetically modified maize NK603, which is tolerant to glyphosate, for use in food, feed and other products, excluding cultivation. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the renewal cannot go ahead. Parliament called on the Commission to withdraw its decision and not to renew the authorisation, citing concerns about long-term impacts on biodiversity, food safety, farmers' livelihoods and animal health.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:14 · B-10-2025-0562 · 2025/2958

Escalating repression of the Baha’is in Iran

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Iran's escalating repression of religious and ethnic minorities, including the Baha'is. The text demands that Iran overturn convictions of specific Baha'is, halt property seizures, and repeal the "Baha'i Question" memorandum. It also urges the EU and member states to raise these issues with Iran and support UN monitoring mechanisms.

Foreign affairsJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 12 ballots · voted 12:04 · B-10-2025-0528 · 2025/2987

EU strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities post-2024

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its position on the EU strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities after 2024. The text evaluates the current strategy and calls for a renewed framework with clear, measurable objectives to address persistent barriers to equality and inclusion. It asks the Commission to prepare an updated strategy for 2025-2030 without delay.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Rosa Estaràs Ferragut · 41 ballots · voted 12:18 · A-10-2025-0211 · 2025/2057

Draft amending budget No 3/2025: adjustment in payment appropriations, update of revenues and other technical updates

✦ AI Parliament approved the Council position on Draft amending budget No 3/2025, which adjusts payment appropriations, updates revenues, and makes other technical updates. The adopted budget increases payment appropriations by EUR 2.52 billion and commitment appropriations by EUR 123.7 million, while incorporating additional revenues from fines and customs duties. Parliament welcomes the increased payments for the European Regional Development Fund and other programmes, and urges accelerated implementation of certain measures. The resolution instructs the President to declare the amending budget definitively adopted and forward the resolution to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Victor Negrescu · 10 ballots · voted 12:07 · A-10-2025-0237 · 2025/0319

2026 budgetary procedure: joint text

✦ AI Parliament approved the joint text on the European Union's general budget for 2026, agreed by the Conciliation Committee. This adoption makes the budget Parliament's official position, confirming the joint statement with the Council and noting the Commission's statement. Parliament's President will declare the budget definitively adopted and arrange its publication in the Official Journal.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Andrzej Halicki, Matjaž Nemec · voted 12:08 · A-10-2025-0235 · 2025/0210

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

Genetically modified maize DAS1131

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted a resolution objecting to the Commission's draft decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing genetically modified maize DAS1131. The objection blocks the Commission measure, meaning the maize cannot be authorised for sale in the EU under this procedure. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft decision and not to authorise the maize, citing insufficient evidence on long-term impacts.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:58 · B-10-2025-0489 · 2025/2893

2024 budget: assessing the implementation of the gender mainstreaming methodology in the EU budget

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution assessing how gender equality is integrated into the EU budget for 2021-2024. The text calls for a comprehensive gender budgeting methodology for the next long-term budget, covering the whole budget cycle and using gender-disaggregated data. It also asks for EU-level spending targets for gender equality and for accounting for secondary effects and intersectional factors.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Marit Maij · 15 ballots · voted 12:54 · A-10-2025-0212 · 2025/2033

Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Spain and France in relation to natural disasters in 2024 and 2025

✦ AI The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to assist Spain after the Valencia floods in October 2024 and France after cyclones Chido in Mayotte and Garance in Réunion. The decision releases financial aid for the affected regions, demonstrating the Union's solidarity with the victims and authorities. Parliament calls for increased investment in disaster prevention and climate adaptation, and for assessing the Union budget's capacity to respond to major disasters.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Sandra Gómez López · 4 ballots · voted 12:04 · A-10-2025-0215 · 2025/0318

Gender Equality Strategy 2025

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its position on the EU's Gender Equality Strategy for 2025 and beyond. The text calls for action on gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health rights, and equal pay, among other areas. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses Parliament's stance but does not create law.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Marko Vešligaj · 101 ballots · voted 12:05 · A-10-2025-0210 · 2024/2125

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

InvestEU Fund strategic investments in the field of defence

✦ AI The Commission delegated regulation of 28 August 2025 broadens the definition of eligible strategic investments under the InvestEU Fund to include more defence technologies and products for military use, and extends eligibility to entities in associated countries or controlled by non-associated countries under certain conditions. Parliament rejected the objection, so the Commission measure goes ahead and the expanded defence investment rules will apply. Parliament had asked the Commission to refrain from using delegated acts to change InvestEU's scope and to submit any further changes as a legislative proposal under the ordinary legislative procedure.

Economy & single marketDefence & securityEU budget & funds

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:04 · B-10-2025-0456 · 2025/2846

Draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026 – all sections

EU budget & funds

Budget · 187 ballots · voted 14:07

General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026 – all sections

✦ AI The European Parliament approved the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026, covering all sections. The approval means the spending plans in the budget were adopted as proposed. The resolution reaffirms Parliament's commitment to its political priorities for the 2026 budget.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Andrzej Halicki, Matjaž Nemec · 194 ballots · voted 14:24 · A-10-2025-0192

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Council and Council

✦ AI Parliament refused to grant discharge to the Secretary-General of the Council for the implementation of the 2023 budget of the European Council and the Council. The spending was approved, meaning the discharge was granted. Parliament set out its observations in a resolution and instructed its President to forward the decision to the European Council, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors.

EU budget & fundsEU institutions & Parliament

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 11 ballots · voted 14:53 · A-10-2025-0167 · 2024/2021

Discharge 2023: Agencies

✦ AI Parliament decided to grant discharge to the European Union Agency for Asylum for its 2023 budget, approving the spending. It also approved the closure of the agency's accounts for that financial year. Parliament calls on the agency and OLAF to make an anonymised summary of the OLAF report publicly available.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Erik Marquardt · 6 ballots · voted 14:58 · A-10-2025-0169 · 2024/2030

Second World Summit for Social Development

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its position ahead of the Second World Summit for Social Development, which will take place under the UN umbrella. The text stresses the EU's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the European Pillar of Social Rights, and highlights persistent inequalities, poverty, housing and skills challenges. It calls for stronger social convergence, quality jobs, and measures to address demographic change and labour shortages.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 25 ballots · voted 13:29 · B-10-2025-0408 · 2025/2654

Declaration of principles for a gender-equal society

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on a declaration of principles for a gender-equal society, which was annexed to a Commission communication of 7 March 2025. The text welcomes the declaration's overall objectives but regrets that mothers are not better supported and criticises quota systems and affirmative action as unfair. Parliament calls on the Commission and the Council to condemn commercial exploitation of women's bodies, especially surrogacy, and on member states to ensure women's safety and early childhood care.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 6 ballots · voted 13:33 · B-10-2025-0409 · 2025/2780

Draft amending budget No 2/2025: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to expenditure

✦ AI The draft amending budget No 2/2025 updates the revenue side of the EU budget, including own resources, and adjusts expenditure for certain items. Parliament approved the Council's position on the draft amending budget, meaning the spending was approved. The update includes lower estimates for customs duties, VAT bases, and plastic waste, but a higher gross national income base, and adjusts the UK contribution and fines. Parliament also calls for new own resources and questions certain expenditure increases and reallocations.

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Budget · report by Victor Negrescu · 12 ballots · voted 13:58 · A-10-2025-0165 · 2025/0206

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

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

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

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

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by the Belgian semiconductor company BelGaN. The decision releases EU funding for personalised measures such as training, job-search assistance and outplacement for the 417 displaced workers. Parliament also called for faster procedures and comprehensive final evaluations of the support provided.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

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

Genetically modified maize DP51291

✦ AI Parliament objected to a Commission draft decision that would have authorised selling food and feed made from genetically modified maize DP51291 in the EU. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be marketed in the Union. MEPs cited concerns about the maize's complex engineering, possible allergens, and the herbicide glufosinate linked to it.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · 2 ballots · voted 14:03 · B-10-2025-0407 · 2025/2807

Role of EU policies in shaping the European Sport Model

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the role of EU policies in shaping the European Sport Model, which promotes sport as a public good and supports its social, health, and economic benefits. The text calls for protecting the model's principles, such as fairness and solidarity, and for stronger EU action on governance, financial solidarity, and inclusion in sport. MEPs ask the Commission to develop guidelines on EU law for sport, study financial solidarity mechanisms, and support volunteering, among other recommendations.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski · voted 13:27 · A-10-2025-0157 · 2025/2035

A new vision for the European Universities alliances

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its vision for the European Universities alliances, networks of universities that promote student mobility and pedagogical innovation. The text calls for strengthening the alliances' capacity for innovation, including in critical and strategic sectors, and for securing their funding and long-term sustainability. Parliament emphasizes the importance of academic freedom and sees the alliances as a tool to attract academics globally and enhance EU competitiveness and sovereignty.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Laurence Farreng · 2 ballots · voted 13:20 · A-10-2025-0135 · 2025/2036

Role of cohesion policy in supporting the just transition

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the role of cohesion policy in supporting the just transition. The resolution examines the implementation of the EU Just Transition Fund and proposes measures to improve its effectiveness in helping regions and workers affected by the shift to a carbon-neutral economy. It calls for simplifying rules, establishing a post-2027 Just Transition Fund with greater resources, and ensuring that justice for workers is central to the transition.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equalityClimate & environment

Resolutions · report by Ciaran Mullooly · 3 ballots · voted 14:23 · A-10-2025-0137 · 2024/2121

Role of cohesion policy investment in resolving the current housing crisis

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the role of cohesion policy investment in resolving the housing crisis. The text proposes measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, including revising fund regulations and adding new objectives. It calls for specific duration criteria for housing investments in future EU funding and for housing projects to remain in public stock.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equalityEconomy & single market

Resolutions · report by Marcos Ros Sempere · 8 ballots · voted 14:25 · A-10-2025-0139 · 2024/2120

Possibilities for simplification of cohesion funds

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on simplifying EU cohesion funds, which support regional development and reduce disparities. The text calls for reducing administrative burdens, promoting a bottom-up approach, and ensuring funds remain focused on their core objectives. It also asks for continued involvement of local and regional authorities and for simplification to respect rule of law and social standards.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Vladimir Prebilič · voted 14:26 · A-10-2025-0138 · 2024/2106

Urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution condemning all violent attacks in Syria, notably those targeting ethnic and religious groups, and expressing solidarity with victims. It calls on all actors to cease violence, respect international law, and urges Syrian interim authorities to investigate acts of violence and protect all Syrians regardless of ethnicity or religion. Parliament reiterates that Syria is not safe for refugee returns and welcomes EU sanctions relief and humanitarian aid, while urging support for Syrian civil society.

Foreign affairsJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 27 ballots · voted 13:07 · B-10-2025-0335 · 2025/2798

Draft amending budget No 1/2025: entering the surplus of the financial year 2024

✦ AI Parliament approved the Council position on Draft amending budget No 1/2025, which enters the 2024 surplus of EUR 1 345 million into the 2025 budget. The spending was approved, meaning the surplus reduces member states' GNI-based contributions to the 2025 budget. Parliament calls on the Commission to design a durable budget architecture and urges the Council to adopt new own resources proposals.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Victor Negrescu · 12 ballots · voted 13:23 · A-10-2025-0116 · 2025/0091

Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Austria, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and Moldova relating to floods that occurred in September 2024 and Bosnia and Herzegovina relating to floods that occurred in October 2024

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to help Austria, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina recover from floods in 2024. The decision releases over 280 million euros in aid, with specific amounts for each country, to address damage from the September and October floods. MEPs also called for investing in climate adaptation and for expanding the fund's budget to better respond to future disasters.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Andrzej Halicki · 3 ballots · voted 13:25 · A-10-2025-0114 · 2025/0138

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

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

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2024

✦ AI Parliament adopted its annual report on the financial activities of the European Investment Bank (EIB), setting out its position on the bank's operations in 2024. The report covers the EIB's role in closing Europe's investment gap, supporting competitiveness, climate action, security and defence, social infrastructure, and digital transformation. It also addresses EIB governance, accountability, and transparency, and reiterates a call for an interinstitutional agreement between Parliament and the EIB.

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Resolutions · report by Francisco Assis · 20 ballots · voted 13:41 · A-10-2025-0112 · 2024/2053

Implementation report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility

✦ AI Parliament adopted its implementation report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility, which provides EU funds to member states for investments and reforms. The report assesses the Facility's performance and impact, and proposes improvements for the rest of its implementation period. It also draws lessons for the future, ahead of discussions on the post-2027 EU budget.

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Resolutions · report by Victor Negrescu, Siegfried Mureşan · 87 ballots · voted 13:06 · A-10-2025-0098 · 2024/2085

Strengthening rural areas in the EU through cohesion policy

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on strengthening rural areas in the EU through cohesion policy. The text stresses the importance of rural areas and calls for measures to address demographic, economic and social challenges. It asks for full application of Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to reduce regional disparities. The resolution also calls for investment in infrastructure, services, and support for young people and women in rural areas.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Denis Nesci · voted 13:48 · A-10-2025-0092 · 2024/2105

Ninth report on economic and social cohesion

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on the ninth report on economic and social cohesion, which assesses the EU's cohesion policy and its impact on reducing disparities. The resolution calls for a simplified, flexible cohesion policy that supports all regions, including rural and border areas, and maintains the shared management model. It also stresses the need for adequate funding and a just transition, and asks the Commission to consider territorial impacts in future proposals.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Jacek Protas · voted 13:10 · A-10-2025-0066 · 2024/2107

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds

✦ AI Parliament approved the EU general budget for 2023, covering the Commission and several executive agencies. This decision grants discharge, meaning the spending is approved. The decision will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and other bodies.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Niclas Herbst · 120 ballots · voted 13:24 · A-10-2025-0074 · 2024/2019

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Parliament

✦ AI The European Parliament voted on granting discharge for the implementation of the EU general budget for 2023, specifically for its own section. MEPs approved the spending, meaning the Parliament's budget execution for that year was accepted. The decision will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors for publication.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Monika Hohlmeier · voted 13:40 · A-10-2025-0062 · 2024/2020

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Council and Council

✦ AI Parliament adopted a decision on discharge for the 2023 EU general budget, Section II, covering the European Council and Council. The decision postpones granting discharge to the Secretary-General of the Council and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament calls on the Council to cooperate in the discharge procedure and to resume negotiations on a memorandum of understanding.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 14 ballots · voted 13:41 · A-10-2025-0052 · 2024/2021

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Court of Justice of the European Union

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the Court of Justice of the European Union for implementing its 2023 budget, approving the spending. The decision covers the Court's budget under the EU's general budget for that financial year. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations on the Court's financial management and operations.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Cristian Terheş · 9 ballots · voted 13:43 · A-10-2025-0050 · 2024/2022

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Court of Auditors

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the Court of Auditors for implementing the EU general budget in 2023, approving the spending. The decision covers the Court's own budget and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament also instructed its President to forward the decision to the Council, Commission, and Court of Auditors.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Dick Erixon · 16 ballots · voted 13:44 · A-10-2025-0047 · 2024/2023

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Economic and Social Committee

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the European Economic and Social Committee for implementing the EU general budget in 2023, approving the spending. The decision covers the Committee's budget execution and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament forwards the decision to the Committee, Council, Commission, and Court of Auditors for publication.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 5 ballots · voted 13:46 · A-10-2025-0054 · 2024/2025

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Committee of the Regions

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the Committee of the Regions for implementing the EU general budget for 2023, approving its spending. The decision covers the Committee's budget under Heading 7, which totalled EUR 12,3 billion for all institutions in 2023. Parliament noted the Court of Auditors' finding that a building maintenance contract's 10-year duration was not sufficiently justified.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 5 ballots · voted 13:47 · A-10-2025-0046 · 2024/2026

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Ombudsman

✦ AI Parliament decided to grant discharge to the European Ombudsman for the implementation of its 2023 budget, approving the spending. The decision covers the EU general budget for 2023, Section VIII – European Ombudsman, and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament also forwards the decision to the Ombudsman, the Council, the Commission, and other EU bodies for publication.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 4 ballots · voted 13:48 · A-10-2025-0055 · 2024/2027

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Data Protection Supervisor

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the European Data Protection Supervisor for implementing the EU general budget for 2023, approving the spending. The decision covers Section IX of the budget and includes observations in a resolution, which will be forwarded to EU institutions and published.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 6 ballots · voted 13:49 · A-10-2025-0053 · 2024/2028

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European External Action Service

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the European External Action Service for implementing the EU general budget in 2023, approving the spending. The decision covers the Service's administrative budget, including its headquarters and delegations, and follows the Court of Auditors' annual report. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, urging timely payments and better procurement practices.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 21 ballots · voted 13:50 · A-10-2025-0069 · 2024/2024

Discharge 2023: European Public Prosecutor’s Office

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the Administrative Director of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office for implementing its 2023 budget, approving the spending. It also approved the closure of the office’s accounts for the 2023 financial year. The resolution accompanying the discharge welcomes the Court of Auditors’ positive opinion on the accounts and the legality of transactions.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Tomáš Zdechovský · 23 ballots · voted 13:53 · A-10-2025-0051 · 2024/2029

Discharge 2023: Agencies

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for its 2023 budget, approving the closure of its accounts. It also granted discharge to the Agency for Support for BEREC, the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union, and the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, approving their accounts. The decisions mean the spending of these agencies for 2023 was approved.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Erik Marquardt · 106 ballots · voted 13:59 · A-10-2025-0065 · 2024/2030

Discharge 2023: Joint Undertakings

✦ AI Parliament decided on discharge for several EU joint undertakings for the 2023 budget year, including Clean Aviation, Circular Bio-based Europe, Clean Hydrogen, and Europe's Rail. The decision grants discharge to the executive directors and approves the closure of accounts for these undertakings, meaning their spending was approved. Parliament also forwards its decisions to the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors for publication in the Official Journal.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Michal Wiezik · 31 ballots · voted 14:10 · A-10-2025-0056 · 2024/2031

A revamped long-term budget for the Union in a changing world

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its vision for the European Union's long-term budget after 2027. The resolution calls for a revamped budget that can respond to crises and support EU priorities. It also asks for new own resources to finance the budget.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Siegfried Mureşan, Carla Tavares · 22 ballots · voted 14:12 · A-10-2025-0076 · 2024/2051

Amendments to the International Health Regulations contained in the Annex to Resolution WHA77.17 and adopted on 1 June 2024

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the Council decision inviting member states to accept, in the interest of the European Union, amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005). The amendments, adopted on 1 June 2024, introduce a "pandemic emergency" as the highest global alert level and issue non-binding Temporary Recommendations to guide countries. They also strengthen cooperation and set up a coordinating financial mechanism for building core capacities. The decision does not create additional financial obligations for member states, who remain responsible for their health policy.

Health

Consent · committee report · consent procedure · voted 13:14 · A-10-2025-0064 · 2024/0299

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

✦ AI The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by the Belgian company Van Hool. The decision releases €7,999,015 to fund personalised services such as job-search support, retraining, and outplacement for 2,397 former Van Hool workers in Belgium. The Parliament agrees with the Commission that Belgium meets the conditions for this aid and instructs its President to sign the decision with the Council.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2023

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the Commission's 2023 annual report on protecting the EU's financial interests and fighting fraud. The resolution calls for strengthening and modernising the EU's anti-fraud architecture, including better coordination with the European Public Prosecutor's Office and adapting to new technologies like AI. It also stresses the need to improve recovery of undue payments and to enhance cooperation among EU bodies and national authorities.

EU budget & fundsJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · committee report · 33 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2025-0049 · 2024/2083

Control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2023

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on its annual control of the European Investment Bank's financial activities, covering the year 2023. The text acknowledges the Bank's performance and calls for detailed analysis of a 2.4% decrease in consolidated results, while welcoming investments in defence, energy efficiency, and social infrastructure. Parliament asks the EIB Group to enhance transparency, take more risk as a strategic necessity, and support less developed regions and vulnerable communities.

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Resolutions · committee report · 17 ballots · voted 13:25 · A-10-2025-0068 · 2024/2052

Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2026 – Section I – European Parliament

✦ AI Parliament adopted its estimates of revenue and expenditure for 2026, setting the overall budget at EUR 2 636 241 620, a 4.09% increase over 2025. The text endorses an agreement to adjust specific budget lines, including reductions for rent and energy, and increases for staff remuneration and political groups. Parliament notes that no additional posts are requested for 2026 and asks the Secretary-General for regular updates on simplification efforts.

EU budget & fundsEU institutions & Parliament

Resolutions · report by Matjaž Nemec · 43 ballots · voted 13:13 · A-10-2025-0048 · 2024/2111

Guidelines for the 2026 budget – Section III

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on the 2026 budget guidelines for the Commission, focusing on strategic preparedness, security, competitiveness, sustainability and the single market. The adopted text calls for additional investment in defence, research, innovation, SMEs, health, energy, migration and border protection, alongside administrative simplification. It also stresses the need to finance Ukraine's needs, support enlargement countries, and strengthen transport and tourism funding.

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Resolutions · report by Andrzej Halicki · 101 ballots · voted 13:08 · A-10-2025-0042 · 2024/2110

Social and employment aspects of restructuring processes: the need to protect jobs and workers’ rights

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on protecting jobs and workers' rights during company restructuring, covering social dialogue, training, and support for affected sectors. The text calls for a competitive European industrial policy with investment, quality jobs, and strong public services, while ensuring a fair transition to a green and digital economy. MEPs stress the need to involve trade unions and workers in restructuring decisions and to provide upskilling and reskilling opportunities.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 60 ballots · voted 12:13 · B-10-2025-0143 · 2024/2829

European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social priorities for 2025

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its employment and social priorities for the 2025 European Semester, the EU's annual cycle of economic policy coordination. The text calls for modernising labour markets, strengthening social protection, and investing in education and training to address labour shortages and demographic change. It also urges better support for the social economy, small firms, and affordable housing, and stresses the need to fight poverty and social exclusion. The resolution is non-binding, but it becomes Parliament's official position on the matter.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · committee report · 83 ballots · voted 12:14 · A-10-2025-0023 · 2024/2084

European Social Fund Plus post-2027

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the future of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) after 2027. The text sets out Parliament's position on how the fund should be shaped, including a call to double its budget. It asks the Commission to keep the ESF+ as a standalone fund and not merge or split it with other funds.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Marit Maij · 13 ballots · voted 12:58 · A-10-2025-0014 · 2024/2077