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Recommendation to the Council on the EU priorities for the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women

✦ AI Parliament adopted a recommendation to the Council setting out EU priorities for the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, which reviews the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The text urges the Council to reaffirm commitment to the Beijing Declaration, integrate gender equality into EU external action, and address the global backlash against women's rights. It also calls for involving Parliament in shaping the EU position and for supporting UN Women and civil society organisations.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityForeign affairs

Resolutions · committee report · 46 ballots · voted 12:11 · A-10-2024-0030 · 2024/2057

Amendment of Annex VI – Powers and responsibilities of the standing committees

✦ AI Parliament decided to set up a standing committee on Security and Defence and a standing committee on Public Health, replacing the existing subcommittees on those topics. The Security and Defence committee will handle EU security and defence integration, including CSDP, the European Defence Agency, and defence industry matters, while the Public Health committee will cover pharmaceuticals, health crisis preparedness, and related agencies. The committees on Foreign Affairs and on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety will have their responsibilities adjusted accordingly, and the decision takes effect at the next part-session.

EU institutions & ParliamentDefence & securityHealth

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 17 ballots · voted 12:11 · B-10-2024-0215 · 2024/2115

Setting up a Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, and defining its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office

✦ AI Parliament set up a special committee on the European Democracy Shield to counter foreign interference, disinformation and threats to democracy in the EU. The committee will examine gaps in EU law and policy, and propose measures to protect democratic processes and citizens from such attacks. It will work with other parliamentary committees and may make recommendations for future action.

EU institutions & ParliamentDefence & securityJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 7 ballots · voted 12:15 · B-10-2024-0216 · 2024/2999

Setting up a Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union, and defining its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office

✦ AI Parliament set up a special committee on the housing crisis in the European Union to propose solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing. The committee will map housing needs, analyse policies, assess speculation and short-term rentals, and identify barriers to construction, among other tasks. It will have 33 members and a 12-month term, starting from its constituent meeting, and must present a final report at the end.

EU institutions & ParliamentEconomy & single market

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 17 ballots · voted 12:17 · B-10-2024-0217 · 2024/3000

Appointment of the Chair of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)

✦ AI Parliament approved the appointment of Ms Bruna Szego as Chair of the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA). The decision follows a hearing with the candidate and an evaluation of her credentials against the requirements of the relevant EU regulation. Parliament will forward this decision to the Council, the Commission, AMLA and the governments of the member states.

Justice, rule of law & rightsEU institutions & Parliament

Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2024-0032 · 2024/0802

Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2023

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on the European Ombudsman's 2023 annual report, endorsing the report's findings and recommendations. The resolution supports the Ombudsman's work, including inquiries into maladministration, and calls for improved transparency and accountability in EU institutions. It also urges the Commission to address systemic delays in handling public access to documents, as highlighted in the Ombudsman's special report.

EU institutions & Parliament

Resolutions · report by Alex Agius Saliba · 12 ballots · voted 12:59 · A-10-2024-0016 · 2024/2056

The increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran through laws and restrictions on their freedoms and rights. It condemns the September 2024 law imposing new restrictions and punishments on those violating the compulsory dress code, and deplores the detention of Ahoo Daryaei. Parliament also condemns the persecution of the Baha'i community and calls for the release of Baha'i women, including Neda Emadi and Parastoo Hakim. It calls on the Council to expand EU sanctions, support Iranian women's protests, and designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.

Foreign affairsJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 9 ballots · voted 12:13 · B-10-2024-0203 · 2024/2951

Recommendation on smoke- and aerosol-free environments

✦ AI Parliament rejected a resolution supporting the Council's recommendation to extend smoke- and aerosol-free environments to outdoor areas and new products like e-cigarettes. The rejection means Parliament did not endorse the proposed measures, which aimed to protect people from second-hand smoke and aerosols. The resolution had called on member states to ban smoking in key outdoor spaces and include heated tobacco products and e-cigarettes.

Health

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

2025 budgetary procedure: Joint text

✦ AI Parliament approved the joint text on the European Union's general budget for 2025, agreed with the Council and Commission in conciliation. The adoption makes the budget law, and Parliament's President will declare it definitively adopted and publish it in the Official Journal. Parliament also confirmed the joint statements annexed to the resolution and will forward it to the Council, Commission, and other bodies.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Victor Negrescu, Niclas Herbst · voted 12:29 · A-10-2024-0014 · 2024/0176

Partial renewal of a member of the Court of Auditors – Iliana Ivanova

✦ AI Parliament voted on the Council's nomination of Iliana Ivanova as a Member of the Court of Auditors. It adopted a decision delivering a favourable opinion on the nomination, making it Parliament's official position. The decision will be forwarded to the Council and, for information, to the Court of Auditors and other EU institutions.

EU institutions & Parliament

Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2024-0018 · 2024/0804

Urgent need to revise the Medical Devices Regulation

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the Commission to propose a revision of the Medical Devices Regulation and the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation. The revision should address implementation challenges, consider stakeholders' views, and focus on timely availability of medical technologies, a more predictable system, and less administrative burden for manufacturers. It should also boost sector competitiveness while ensuring high patient safety. Parliament asks that the resolution be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and member states' governments and parliaments.

Economy & single marketHealth

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 17 ballots · voted 13:52 · B-10-2024-0127 · 2024/2849

Iraq, notably the situation of women’s rights and the recent proposal to amend the Personal Status Law

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on Iraq, focusing on women's rights and the proposed amendments to the Personal Status Law. It calls on Iraq's Council of Representatives to reject the amendments, which it says would legalize child marriage and weaken legal protections for women. Parliament also urges the adoption of a law against domestic violence and asks for the resolution to be forwarded to EU and Iraqi authorities.

Foreign affairsJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 14 ballots · B-10-2024-0094 · 2024/2858

The deteriorating situation of women in Afghanistan due to the recent adoption of the law on the ‘Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice’

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the Taliban's enforcement of Sharia law and the erasure of women and girls from public life in Afghanistan. The resolution urges the de-facto Afghan authorities to abolish a recent decree that silences women's voices in public, and calls for restoring women's full participation in public life. It also calls for reopening support systems for victims of violence, holding authorities accountable through international mechanisms, and increasing humanitarian aid.

Foreign affairsJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 20 ballots · voted 13:07 · B-10-2024-0045 · 2024/2803

The devastating floods in central and eastern Europe, the loss of lives and the EU’s preparedness to act on such disasters exacerbated by climate change

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the devastating floods in central and eastern Europe and the EU's preparedness for such disasters exacerbated by climate change. The text expresses sympathy with victims and commends emergency services, while calling for non-repayable aid for affected regions. It urges the Commission to provide additional financial assistance and to establish a separate EU instrument for agricultural compensation. Parliament also calls for stronger EU investments in disaster resilience and better coordination of civil protection mechanisms.

Climate & environmentHealthEU budget & funds

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 29 ballots · voted 13:36 · B-10-2024-0060 · 2024/2817

Numerical strength of interparliamentary delegations

✦ AI Parliament adopted a decision setting the number and numerical strength of its interparliamentary delegations, including their regional groupings. The decision specifies the number of Members for each delegation, such as 13 for the EU-North Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee and 64 for relations with the United States. It also sets rules for delegation membership, including that the OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly consists of members from three regional assemblies, and that certain delegations draw members exclusively from specific bodies. The decision replaces the previous one of 17 July 2024 and enters into force on the day of its adoption.

EU institutions & Parliament

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · B-10-2024-0019 · 2024/2814

Numerical strength of standing committees

✦ AI Parliament adopted a decision setting the number of members for each standing committee and subcommittee, ranging from 25 to 90 members per committee. This decision takes effect on the day of adoption and allows committee and subcommittee bureaux to have up to four vice-chairs. Parliament will forward the decision to the Council and the Commission for information.

EU institutions & Parliament

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · B-10-2024-0004 · 2024/2716

Number and numerical strength of interparliamentary delegations

✦ AI Parliament adopted a decision setting the number and size of its interparliamentary delegations, grouped by region and multilateral assemblies. The decision specifies the number of Members for each delegation, such as 64 for the United States and 78 for the OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly. It also sets rules for membership of certain assemblies and delegation bureaux, and replaces the 2019 decision.

EU institutions & Parliament

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · B-10-2024-0005 · 2024/2717