Sittings

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

Maximum residue levels for acetamiprid

✦ AI The draft Commission regulation would raise maximum residue levels for the pesticide acetamiprid in honey to 1 mg/kg, following a previous increase in July 2025. Parliament rejected the objection to this measure, so the Commission's regulation goes ahead as planned. The resolution argued the increase could harm pollinators and human health, citing scientific studies and regulatory classifications.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environment

Objections · motion for a resolution · B-10-2025-0592 · 2025/2975

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

Decarbonisation and modernisation of EU fisheries, and the development and deployment of fishing gear

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted a resolution on decarbonising and modernising EU fisheries and on developing and deploying fishing gear. The text calls for a balanced transition that reflects realities at sea, supports innovation from within the sector, and avoids disproportionate impacts on fishers. It urges the European Commission to revise outdated rules, improve access to funding, and establish clear definitions and faster approval for innovative fishing gear.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environment

Resolutions · report by Ton Diepeveen · 8 ballots · voted 12:18 · A-10-2025-0236 · 2024/2123

Appointment of a Member of the Executive Board of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)

EU institutions & ParliamentEconomy & single market

Other

Phasing out Russian natural gas imports, improving monitoring of potential energy dependencies

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation to phase out Russian natural gas imports and improve monitoring of potential energy dependencies. The regulation would also amend Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 on security of gas supply, and the Parliament's position includes amendments to the Commission's proposal. 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 and national parliaments.

EnergyTrade & customs

New laws · report by Inese Vaidere, Ville Niinistö · 1st reading · 48 ballots · voted 12:24 · A-10-2025-0195 · 2025/0180

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:25

European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed Council regulation amending the rules of the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC). The regulation aims to support setting up and operating AI Gigafactories in Europe, which are large-scale facilities for developing frontier AI models. Parliament approved the Commission proposal as amended and calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly.

Digital, AI & dataEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Borys Budka · consultation · voted 12:27 · A-10-2025-0241 · 2025/0229

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Simplification of the content and presentation of information to be disclosed concerning environmentally sustainable activities and simplification of certain technical screening criteria for determining whether economic activities cause no significant harm to environmental objectives

✦ AI The Commission's delegated regulation simplifies reporting on environmentally sustainable activities and the technical screening criteria for the 'do no significant harm' principle. Parliament rejected the objection, so the Commission measure goes ahead as planned. The regulation narrows the scope of substances of very high concern covered and introduces a materiality threshold for reporting.

Climate & environmentEconomy & single market

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:28 · B-10-2025-0566 · 2025/2806

European Defence Readiness 2030: assessment of needs

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution assessing the EU's defence needs up to 2030, focusing on financing and industrial readiness. The text calls for closing the defence investment gap and improving access to capital for defence companies, including small firms. It asks the Commission and member states to address obstacles such as procurement delays and restrictive investment rules.

Economy & single marketDefence & security

Resolutions · report by Christophe Gomart · 3 ballots · voted 12:30 · A-10-2025-0243 · 2025/2142

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

Appointment of the Executive Director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)

Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

Other

Bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law implementing the bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products. The law aims to protect sensitive EU agricultural sectors by allowing swift, proportionate measures when imports from Mercosur countries cause or threaten serious injury to EU producers. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairsTrade & customs

New laws · report by Gabriel Mato · 1st reading · 70 ballots · voted 12:46 · A-10-2025-0254 · 2025/0322

Amending the Directive on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes

✦ AI The proposal updates EU rules on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes after the European Online Dispute Resolution Platform was discontinued. Parliament rejected the Council's position, meaning the proposed directive is not approved at this stage. The rejection follows a recommendation to endorse the text without amendments to allow swift adoption.

Economy & single market

New laws · report by Laura Ballarín Cereza · 2nd reading · voted 13:06 · A-10-2025-0249 · 2023/0376

Compulsory licensing of patents in crisis situations

Economy & single marketTrade & customs

New laws · report by Adrián Vázquez Lázara · 2nd reading · 3 ballots · voted 13:06 · A-10-2025-0246 · 2023/0129

Incentivising defence-related investments in the EU budget to implement the ReArm Europe Plan

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a law to incentivise defence-related investments in the EU budget, implementing the ReArm Europe Plan. The law amends several EU funding programmes to support defence technologies, dual-use research, and military mobility, without creating new instruments. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Economy & single marketDefence & securityEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Rihards Kols · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 13:07 · A-10-2025-0172 · 2025/0103

Amending certain CAP Regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend EU rules on agricultural subsidies, rural development, and related controls and penalties. The amendments cover conditionality, direct payments, sector interventions, and annual performance reporting, as well as data governance and payment suspensions. 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.

EU budget & fundsAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by André Rodrigues · 1st reading · voted 13:08 · A-10-2025-0164 · 2025/0236

Brexit Adjustment Reserve

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to adjust the amounts allocated to member states under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve, a fund set up in 2021 to help them cope with the effects of the UK's withdrawal from the EU. The adjustment is a technical, financial and legal change that aligns the fund's regulation with a reduction agreed during the mid-term revision of the EU's long-term budget, without affecting funds already paid out or transferred. Once the amended regulation is adopted, the Commission can update the implementing decisions that set the final national allocations.

EU budget & funds

New laws · report by Pascal Arimont · 1st reading · voted 13:10 · A-10-2025-0233 · 2025/0289

Corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend EU rules on corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements. The proposal aims to simplify and reduce the burden on EU enterprises, while maintaining human rights and environmental standards. Parliament's position includes amendments to the Commission's proposal, and it calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the text.

Economy & single market

New laws · report by Jörgen Warborn · 1st reading · 38 ballots · voted 13:11 · A-10-2025-0197 · 2025/0045

Establishing the Reparations Loan to Ukraine

Foreign affairsEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

New laws · 1st reading

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

Amending Regulations on the Internal Market Information System (IMI) and on the single digital gateway as regards certain harmonisation requirements on transparency

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law to amend rules on the Internal Market Information System and the single digital gateway, aligning them with certain transparency requirements of a directive. The adopted text updates the annexes of the two regulations to reflect the new requirements. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes its proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Economy & single market

New laws · report by Adina Vălean · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:06 · A-10-2025-0209 · 2023/0462

Harmonised requirements in the internal market on transparency of third countries interest representation

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU directive setting common transparency rules for interest representation carried out on behalf of third countries. The directive aims to harmonise registration requirements across member states and create an EU-level access point for national registers. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

New laws · report by Adina Vălean · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 12:07 · A-10-2025-0208 · 2023/0463

Implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, which sets the framework for post-Brexit relations. The resolution covers trade, energy, security, fisheries, transport, and social security coordination, and stresses the need for full implementation of existing agreements. Parliament also supports closer EU-UK cooperation in foreign policy, security, and defence, as outlined in the May 2025 summit outcomes.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

Resolutions · report by Thijs Reuten, Nina Carberry · 41 ballots · voted 12:10 · A-10-2025-0226 · 2024/2108

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · 1st reading · 91 ballots · voted 12:12

Increasing the efficiency of the EU guarantee under the InvestEU Regulation and simplifying reporting requirements

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend the InvestEU Regulation to increase the efficiency of the EU guarantee and simplify reporting requirements. The changes aim to improve access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises, reduce administrative burdens, and support EU priorities like innovation, green and digital transitions, and defence. Parliament also calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Economy & single marketEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Aura Salla, Irene Tinagli · 1st reading · 9 ballots · voted 12:30 · A-10-2025-0117 · 2025/0040

Collection of statistical information by the European Central Bank

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a draft Council regulation updating rules on how the European Central Bank collects statistical information, following digital changes. The position approves the draft as amended, aiming to safeguard confidential data and align with EU data protection law. Parliament also asks the Council to notify it if it departs from the approved text and to consult it again on substantial changes.

EU institutions & ParliamentEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Aurore Lalucq · consultation · voted 12:31 · A-10-2025-0222 · 2025/0806

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

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 as regards the definition of prohibited weapons

✦ AI The Commission adopted a delegated regulation that changes the definition of prohibited weapons used to decide which companies can be excluded from EU Paris-aligned Benchmarks and EU Climate Transition Benchmarks. Parliament rejected its own objection, so the Commission measure goes ahead and the new definition applies. The objection had asked Parliament to block the delegated regulation and to call on the Commission to submit a new delegated act excluding companies active in nuclear weapons, depleted uranium and certain weapons covered by the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons.

Economy & single market

Objections · motion for a resolution · 5 ballots · voted 12:49 · B-10-2025-0502 · 2025/2847

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 as regards origin labelling for fruit and vegetables originating in the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara

✦ AI The Commission proposed a delegated regulation on origin labelling for fruit and vegetables from Western Sahara, a non-self-governing territory distinct from Morocco. Parliament rejected the objection to this measure, so the Commission's regulation will go ahead. The resolution had objected that the labelling could mislead consumers about the true origin, contrary to EU food information rules.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketTrade & customs

Objections · motion for a resolution · 10 ballots · voted 12:51 · B-10-2025-0506 · 2025/2943

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

Protection of minors online

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on protecting minors online, setting out its position on how to keep children safe in the digital environment. The text calls for enforcing existing EU digital rules, tackling addictive design and manipulative practices, and considering new legislation to close regulatory gaps. It also urges the Commission to address fragmented age-verification mechanisms and to hold platforms primarily responsible for minors' protection.

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

Resolutions · report by Christel Schaldemose · 24 ballots · voted 12:35 · A-10-2025-0213 · 2025/2060

Access to finance for SMEs and scale-ups

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on improving access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and scale-ups in the EU. The text calls for reducing regulatory burdens, fostering private investment, and closing the late-stage financing gap to help European firms grow and stay in the Union. It also asks the Commission to consider tailored definitions for start-ups and scale-ups and to ensure EU-level instruments are accessible across all member states.

Economy & single market

Resolutions · report by Jorge Martín Frías · 2 ballots · voted 12:41 · A-10-2025-0185 · 2025/2072

Protecting EU consumers against the practices of certain e-commerce platforms: the case of child-like sex dolls, weapons and other illegal products and material

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on protecting consumers in the EU from certain e-commerce platforms selling child-like sex dolls, weapons and other illegal products and materials. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, condemning the availability of such goods on SHEIN and stressing that these practices breach EU law and threaten consumers and minors. Parliament calls on the Commission to move from dialogue to decisive enforcement, and on member state authorities to use all enforcement tools at their disposal.

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 37 ballots · voted 12:42 · B-10-2025-0500 · 2025/2971

European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to set up the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) and measures to ensure timely supply of defence products. The programme aims to strengthen Europe's defence industry and support Ukraine's defence industry, with funding from the EU budget. Parliament's position includes amendments to the Commission's proposal, such as increasing funding and redirecting resources from the SAFE instrument. The next step is for Parliament to negotiate with the Council before the law can be finalised.

Economy & single marketForeign affairsDefence & security

New laws · report by Raphaël Glucksmann, François-Xavier Bellamy · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 12:28 · A-10-2025-0084 · 2024/0061

Safety of toys and repealing Directive 2009/48/EC

✦ AI Parliament approved the Council's position on a new regulation on the safety of toys, which would replace the current directive. This approval means the regulation can now be adopted, updating EU rules on toy safety. Parliament also noted a Commission declaration to be published in the Official Journal.

Economy & single market

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0227 · 2023/0290

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

Institutional aspects of the report on the future of European competitiveness (Draghi Report)

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the institutional aspects of the Draghi Report on European competitiveness, which analyses the EU's structural challenges and proposes reforms. The adopted text calls for extending qualified majority voting in the Council, using passerelle clauses, and enhancing Parliament's legislative powers, including the right of initiative. It also stresses the need for common European debt instruments to finance investment and for institutional reforms to accompany policy ambitions.

Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

Resolutions · report by Brando Benifei · 20 ballots · voted 12:44 · A-10-2025-0196 · 2025/2013

Impact of artificial intelligence on the financial sector

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the impact of artificial intelligence on the financial sector, setting out its position on the matter. The text notes that most AI use cases in finance aim to streamline operations and are low-risk, while stressing the need for human oversight of fully autonomous systems. It recommends policies to enable AI use and clarify regulatory overlaps, without proposing new restrictive legislation.

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

Resolutions · report by Arba Kokalari · voted 12:51 · A-10-2025-0225 · 2025/2056

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

Decision to maintain the action before the Court of Justice for the annulment of the decision of the Commission on the withdrawal of the Standard essential patents proposal

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rightsEconomy & single market

Other · voted 12:24

Framework for achieving climate neutrality

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law amending the EU climate law to set a 2040 climate target and strengthen the path to climate neutrality by 2050. The adopted text sets an EU-wide domestic target of at least 90% emission reduction by 2040 relative to 1990 levels, with a limited role for permanent removals. It also calls for support for farmers and rural communities, including funding and measures to address fuel and energy costs. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Climate & environment

New laws · report by Ondřej Knotek · 1st reading · 52 ballots · voted 10:56 · A-10-2025-0223 · 2025/0524

Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to conserve and sustainably use marine biodiversity in ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction. The law would implement an international agreement protecting high seas ecosystems, which cover nearly two thirds of the world's oceans. Parliament's position includes amendments to align the text closely with that agreement, covering environmental assessments and area-based management tools. The Council and Commission will now consider Parliament's position before the law can be finalised.

Climate & environmentForeign affairs

New laws · report by Michal Wiezik · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 11:06 · A-10-2025-0205 · 2025/0090

Certain corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements

✦ AI The proposal amends EU rules on corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence, aiming to simplify and reduce burdens on companies. Parliament adopted its position on the proposed directive, endorsing the amendments to the Commission's text. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends or replaces its proposal.

Economy & single market

New laws · report by Jörgen Warborn · 1st reading · 320 ballots · voted 11:07 · A-10-2025-0197 · 2025/0045

Exceptional trade measures for countries and territories participating in or linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process

✦ AI The EU is updating its exceptional trade measures for countries linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process, which cover duty suspensions for certain fruits and vegetables and tariff quotas for wine. Parliament adopted its position on the law, endorsing the Commission's proposal to extend these measures until 2030 and to remove an obsolete reference to fisheries. The measures have supported EU-Western Balkans trade, which exceeded EUR 83 billion in 2024, and the extension maintains conditionality on democratic principles and human rights. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Kris Van Dijck · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 11:51 · A-10-2025-0188 · 2025/0108

Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT)

✦ AI The BEFIT proposal introduces a common system for calculating the corporate tax base of large cross-border business groups in the EU and for allocating these tax bases among group members. Parliament adopted its position on the proposed law, approving the Commission proposal as amended. Parliament calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly and asks the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved.

Economy & single market

New laws · report by Evelyn Regner · consultation · 28 ballots · voted 11:56 · A-10-2025-0194 · 2023/0321

EU-Andorra agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information: Amending Protocol

✦ AI The proposal concerns an Amending Protocol to the EU-Andorra agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information, aiming to improve international tax compliance. Parliament adopted its position approving the conclusion of the Amending Protocol, meaning it gives its consent to the agreement. The protocol updates the agreement to align with the revised Common Reporting Standard and EU data protection rules, and the changes apply from 1 January 2026.

Economy & single marketForeign affairs

New laws · report by Kinga Kollár · consultation · voted 11:59 · A-10-2025-0199 · 2025/0224

EU-San Marino agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information: Amending Protocol

✦ AI Parliament approved the Amending Protocol to the EU-San Marino agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information, which aims to improve international tax compliance. The protocol updates the agreement to align with the revised Common Reporting Standard and EU rules, extending the exchange to electronic money and central bank digital currencies. It also updates data protection references to the GDPR and adds safeguards for personal data, as San Marino lacks an adequacy decision. Parliament asks to be involved earlier in the process and to have more time for its opinion next time.

Economy & single marketForeign affairs

New laws · report by Kinga Kollár · consultation · voted 12:00 · A-10-2025-0200 · 2025/0215

EU-Monaco agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information: Amending Protocol

✦ AI Parliament approved the conclusion of the Amending Protocol to the EU-Monaco agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information for tax purposes. The protocol updates the agreement to align with the revised OECD Common Reporting Standard and EU rules, extending the exchange to electronic money and central bank digital currencies. It also updates data protection references to the GDPR and adds safeguards for personal data, as Monaco lacks an adequacy decision. Parliament's approval allows the Council to adopt the decision concluding the agreement.

Economy & single marketForeign affairs

New laws · report by Kinga Kollár · consultation · voted 12:00 · A-10-2025-0198 · 2025/0219

EU-Liechtenstein agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information: Amending Protocol

✦ AI Parliament approved the Amending Protocol to the EU-Liechtenstein agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information, which updates the 2015 agreement to align with the revised Common Reporting Standard and EU rules, and replaces outdated data protection references with the GDPR. The decision means the Council can now adopt the agreement, improving tax cooperation and the fight against tax evasion and money laundering between member states and Liechtenstein. Parliament asks to be involved earlier in such processes and to have more time to prepare its opinion next time.

Economy & single marketForeign affairs

New laws · report by Kinga Kollár · consultation · voted 12:00 · A-10-2025-0201 · 2025/0214

EU-Switzerland agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information: Amending Protocol

✦ AI Parliament approved the Amending Protocol to the EU-Switzerland agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information, which aims to improve international tax compliance. The protocol updates the agreement to align with the revised Common Reporting Standard, extends mutual assistance to VAT recovery, and updates data protection references. Parliament urges member states and Switzerland to explore extending mutual assistance to other tax claims within four years.

Economy & single marketForeign affairs

New laws · report by Kinga Kollár · consultation · voted 12:01 · A-10-2025-0202 · 2025/0199

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · 1st reading

Digital Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore

✦ AI The European Parliament gave its consent to the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement, which sets binding rules for digital trade between the two parties. The agreement facilitates cross-border data flows, bans customs duties on electronic transmissions, and protects consumers online, while respecting privacy and data protection rights. Parliament's approval means the Council can now conclude the agreement, which is the EU's first standalone digital trade pact with a partner country.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsDigital, AI & data

Consent · report by Svenja Hahn · consent procedure · voted 11:55 · A-10-2025-0187 · 2025/0009

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

Opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed Agreement on Digital Trade between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore

✦ AI The resolution sought an opinion from the Court of Justice on whether the proposed EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement is compatible with the EU Treaties. Parliament rejected the text, meaning it will not request that opinion. The resolution raised concerns about data protection, privacy, and access to source code under the agreement.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsDigital, AI & data

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · voted 11:53 · B-10-2025-0479 · 2025/2967

Digital Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (Resolution)

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution endorsing the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement, the EU's first standalone digital trade pact with a partner country. The agreement sets binding rules to boost consumer trust, ensure legal certainty for businesses, and remove unjustified barriers to digital trade. It facilitates cross-border data flows, bans customs duties on electronic transmissions, and protects against mandatory source code disclosures. Parliament's adoption makes the resolution its official position, supporting the Council's conclusion of the agreement.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsDigital, AI & data

Resolutions · report by Svenja Hahn · voted 11:55 · A-10-2025-0190 · 2025/0009M

Dates of application and transitional provisions for chemical products

Climate & environment

New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:03

Soil Monitoring and Resilience (Soil Monitoring Law)

✦ AI The proposal is a directive on soil monitoring and resilience, known as the Soil Monitoring Law. Parliament rejected the Council's position at first reading, meaning the proposal was not approved. The rejection was based on the committee's recommendation for second reading.

Climate & environment

New laws · report by Martin Hojsík · 2nd reading · voted 13:08 · A-10-2025-0204 · 2023/0232

Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

✦ AI The draft regulation aims to prevent plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution. Parliament approved the Council's position at first reading, meaning the act is adopted in line with that position. Parliament instructs its President and Secretary-General to sign the act and arrange for its publication in the Official Journal.

Climate & environment

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0203 · 2023/0373

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

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Specifying a methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low-carbon fuels

✦ AI Parliament voted on a resolution objecting to a Commission delegated regulation that sets a methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low-carbon fuels. MEPs rejected the text, meaning Parliament did not block the regulation and it can proceed. The resolution had called on the Commission to withdraw the regulation and submit a new one by mid-2026 with revised rules.

Climate & environmentEnergy

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 2 ballots · voted 13:04 · B-10-2025-0457 · 2025/2809

UN Climate Change Conference 2025 in Belém, Brazil (COP30)

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its position for the UN Climate Change Conference 2025 in Belém, Brazil (COP30). The text calls for ambitious climate action, including implementing the Paris Agreement and scaling up finance for developing countries. It urges the EU to lead global efforts and ensure a just transition.

Climate & environment

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 51 ballots · voted 13:18 · B-10-2025-0445 · 2025/2666

Key objectives for the CITES COP20 meeting in Uzbekistan

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on the EU's strategic objectives for the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 24 November to 5 December 2025. The text calls for stronger protection of species like sharks, elephants, and eels, and for tackling wildlife crime and corruption linked to illegal trade. It also urges the EU to push for stricter trade rules and better enforcement at the meeting.

Climate & environment

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 9 ballots · voted 13:26 · B-10-2025-0450 · 2025/2618

Audiovisual Media Services Directive obligations in the transatlantic dialogue

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the Audiovisual Media Services Directive in the transatlantic dialogue, calling on the Council and member states to support the Commission in defending the directive and the EU's cultural exception in trade negotiations. The resolution stresses that the directive's measures are legitimate regulation in the public interest, safeguarding cultural diversity and protecting freedom of expression, media pluralism and democratic values. It urges the Commission to reject any attempt to consider the directive a trade distortion and to defend it as essential for protecting the EU's cultural diversity, sovereignty and soft power.

Economy & single marketForeign affairsTrade & customs

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · B-10-2025-0446 · 2025/2776

Certain corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements

Economy & single marketClimate & environment

New laws · 1st reading

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

Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks and improving cooperation among Union agencies in the area of chemicals

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law to reassign scientific and technical tasks and improve cooperation among EU agencies dealing with chemicals. The law aims to strengthen the knowledge base on chemicals, facilitate data exchange between regulatory bodies, and streamline assessments while ensuring early detection of emerging risks. 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.

Climate & environmentEU institutions & Parliament

New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras · 1st reading · voted 13:20 · A-10-2025-0020 · 2023/0455

Common data platform on chemicals, establishing a monitoring and outlook framework for chemicals

✦ AI The proposed law would create a common EU data platform on chemicals, making the data findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable, and set up a monitoring and outlook framework for chemicals. Parliament adopted its position on the proposal, backing the plan to centralise chemical safety information and improve coordination across EU legislation. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council, the Commission and national parliaments.

Climate & environment

New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras · 1st reading · voted 13:20 · A-10-2025-0018 · 2023/0453

Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency

✦ AI The proposal amends Directive 2011/65/EU to re-attribute scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Parliament adopted its position at first reading, approving the proposal with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Climate & environmentEU institutions & Parliament

New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras · 1st reading · voted 13:20 · A-10-2025-0019 · 2023/0454

General Data Protection Regulation: additional procedural rules relating to the enforcement of the Regulation

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation laying down additional procedural rules for enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation. The rules aim to streamline cross-border procedures, clarify rights of parties, and introduce deadlines for legal certainty. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

New laws · report by Markéta Gregorová · 1st reading · voted 13:21 · A-9-2024-0045 · 2023/0202

Monitoring framework for resilient European forests

✦ AI Parliament voted on a proposed EU law to set up a monitoring framework for resilient European forests. It rejected the Commission's proposal and called on the Commission to withdraw it. Parliament will forward its position to the Council, the Commission and national parliaments.

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Emma Wiesner, Eric Sargiacomo · 1st reading · 11 ballots · voted 13:25 · A-10-2025-0176 · 2023/0413

Standing Forest and Forestry Expert Group

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update the rules for the Standing Forestry Committee, which advises the Commission on forestry matters. The adopted text includes amendments to the committee's tasks and structure, aiming to improve its functioning. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Climate & environmentEU institutions & ParliamentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Emma Wiesner, Pekka Toveri · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 13:30 · A-10-2025-0175 · 2023/0410

Dates of application and transitional provisions for chemical products

Climate & environment

New laws · 1st reading

A new legislative framework for products that is fit for the digital and sustainable transition

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution urging the Commission to revise the EU's product safety rules, known as the New Legislative Framework, to better address digital and sustainability challenges. The text calls for a mandatory digital product passport for all goods, including second-hand items, to give consumers and authorities clearer information. It also asks for harmonised definitions for refurbishers and repairers, and for non-EU online sellers to appoint a responsible person in the EU.

Digital, AI & dataEconomy & single market

Resolutions · report by David Cormand · voted 13:33 · A-10-2025-0189 · 2024/2119

The role of simple tax rules and tax fragmentation in European competitiveness

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the role of simple tax rules and tax fragmentation in European competitiveness. The text calls for reducing regulatory and administrative burdens, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, and for digitalising tax administration. It also stresses the need for strengthened cooperation between member states to tackle tax evasion and aggressive tax planning.

Economy & single market

Resolutions · report by Michalis Hadjipantela · voted 13:13 · A-10-2025-0155 · 2024/2118

Amending certain CAP regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend EU rules on farm funding, covering conditionality, direct payments, rural development, and payment controls. The changes aim to simplify the common agricultural policy and make data sharing and payment suspensions more efficient. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

EU budget & fundsAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by André Rodrigues · 1st reading · 28 ballots · voted 13:40 · A-10-2025-0164 · 2025/0236

Strengthening of the position of farmers in the food supply chain

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law to strengthen farmers' position in the food supply chain. The law amends EU regulations to improve farmers' bargaining power, for example by clarifying terms like 'fair' and 'equitable' and defining 'short supply chain'. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Céline Imart · 1st reading · 45 ballots · voted 13:45 · A-10-2025-0161 · 2024/0319

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

Inland waterway transport: River Information Systems (RIS)

✦ AI 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

Amending certain financial services and investment support Regulations as regards certain reporting requirements

Economy & single market

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · 7 ballots · A-10-2025-0166 · 2023/0363

Package travel and linked travel arrangements: make the protection of travellers more effective and simplify and clarify certain aspects

✦ AI 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

Cooperation among enforcement authorities regarding unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to improve cooperation among national authorities enforcing rules against unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain. The law would help authorities gather information, find infringements, and impose fines on buyers in other member states. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single market

New laws · committee report · 1st reading · A-10-2025-0153 · 2024/0318

Implementation and streamlining of EU internal market rules to strengthen the single market

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on implementing and streamlining EU internal market rules to strengthen the single market. The text calls for cutting red tape, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, and for better implementation of existing rules. It asks the Commission to set timetables and roadmaps for reducing administrative burdens.

Economy & single market

Resolutions · report by Anna-Maja Henriksson · 8 ballots · voted 13:20 · A-10-2025-0151 · 2025/2009

European Social Fund (ESF+): specific measures to address strategic challenges

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend the European Social Fund+ regulation to address strategic challenges. The changes allow member states to redirect funds to new EU priorities, with incentives like higher pre-financing and co-financing rates. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Marit Maij · 1st reading · 9 ballots · voted 14:17 · A-10-2025-0122 · 2025/0085

Amending ERDF, Cohesion Fund and Just Transition Fund as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges in the context of the mid-term review

✦ AI The proposal amends EU cohesion policy rules to let member states redirect funds to new strategic priorities, such as defence and competitiveness, during the mid-term review. Parliament adopted its position on the law, backing the changes with amendments, including support for long-duration electricity storage and safeguards on rule-of-law conditionality. Parliament calls on the Commission to reassess the 15% reallocation threshold and to report on transfers, ensuring transparency and protecting cohesion objectives.

EU budget & funds

New laws · report by Dragoş Benea · 1st reading · 16 ballots · voted 14:18 · A-10-2025-0129 · 2025/0084

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: simplification and strengthening

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify and strengthen the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism, which aims to ease obligations for small importers. The proposal introduces a de minimis exemption for imports below 50 tonnes, relieving around 90% of importers while keeping about 99% of emissions covered. 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.

Climate & environmentEconomy & single marketTrade & customs

New laws · report by Antonio Decaro · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 14:19 · A-10-2025-0085 · 2025/0039

Securities settlement in the EU and central securities depositories (CSDs): shorter settlement cycle in the Union

✦ AI The proposal shortens the mandatory settlement cycle for most securities transactions in the EU from two business days after trading (T+2) to one business day (T+1). Parliament adopted its position on the law, supporting the move to T+1 to reduce risks and align with global markets. Certain securities financing transactions are exempt, and the Commission may adjust penalty rules if settlement fails increase. The application date is deferred to allow preparation, and ESMA will monitor settlement efficiency and report on future T+0 feasibility.

Economy & single market

New laws · report by Johan Van Overtveldt · 1st reading · voted 14:20 · A-10-2025-0095 · 2025/0022

EC-Pacific States Interim Partnership Agreement: accession of Vanuatu

✦ AI The draft decision concerns Vanuatu's accession to the Interim Partnership Agreement between the EU and Pacific States, a trade agreement. Parliament gave its consent to the accession, meaning the agreement can proceed. The accession reinforces the legal framework for EU trade with Pacific partners and incorporates Vanuatu into joint rules and institutions.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

Consent · report by Dariusz Joński · consent procedure · voted 14:21 · A-10-2025-0141 · 2025/0055

EU-Switzerland Cooperation Agreement: European Satellite Navigation Programmes

✦ AI The European Parliament voted on a draft Council decision to conclude a cooperation agreement between the EU and Switzerland on European satellite navigation programmes. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, meaning the EU can now conclude it with Switzerland. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Switzerland.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

Consent · report by Borys Budka · consent procedure · voted 14:22 · A-10-2025-0146 · 2012/0231

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

Investments and reforms for European competitiveness and the creation of a Capital Markets Union

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on financing investments and reforms to boost EU competitiveness and create a Capital Markets Union, responding to the Draghi report. The text calls for accelerating the Capital Markets Union agenda, improving access to venture capital and equity financing, and harmonising regulatory frameworks to facilitate cross-border investment. It also urges channelling household savings into productive investments, possibly through an EU investment savings account, and stresses the need for public investment in high-risk areas like defence and decarbonisation. Parliament asks the Commission to assess features of a common safe asset and proposes a European Economic Intelligence Unit to connect industrial needs with financial tools.

Economy & single market

Resolutions · report by Aurore Lalucq · 4 ballots · voted 14:23 · A-10-2025-0124 · 2024/2116

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

Governance of the internet – renewal of the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted a resolution on internet governance, focusing on renewing the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF). Parliament calls on the UN General Assembly to permanently renew the IGF's mandate and strengthen its resources and multistakeholder model. It also urges member states and EU institutions to support the IGF and its secretariat, and stresses the importance of protecting fundamental freedoms online.

Digital, AI & data

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 6 ballots · B-10-2025-0360 · 2025/2801

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

✦ AI 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

Waste Framework Directive: textiles and food waste

✦ AI The draft law amends the Waste Framework Directive to update rules on waste, including textiles and food waste. Parliament approved the Council's position at first reading, meaning the act is adopted as agreed. Parliament instructs its President and Secretary-General to sign the act and arrange its publication in the Official Journal.

Climate & environment

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0144 · 2023/0234

EU-Brazil Agreement: cooperation with and through Europol and the Federal Police of Brazil

✦ AI The agreement sets up cooperation between Europol and Brazil's Federal Police, allowing the transfer of personal and non-personal data to fight serious crime and terrorism. Parliament gave its consent, meaning the EU can conclude the agreement with Brazil. The agreement includes safeguards for human rights, privacy, and data protection, as confirmed by the European Data Protection Supervisor.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

Consent · report by Nikola Bartůšek · consent procedure · voted 13:51 · A-10-2025-0142 · 2024/0321

EU-Kyrgyz Republic Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

✦ AI Parliament voted on the draft Council decision to conclude the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the Kyrgyz Republic. MEPs gave their consent to the agreement, meaning the EU can now conclude it. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and the Kyrgyz Republic.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

Consent · report by Nacho Sánchez Amor · consent procedure · voted 13:52 · A-10-2025-0105 · 2022/0184

EU-Kyrgyz Republic Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (Resolution)

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the EU-Kyrgyz Republic Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, which replaces the 1999 agreement and deepens cooperation in areas like trade, sustainable development, and rule of law. The resolution expresses concern about democratic backsliding and human rights abuses in Kyrgyzstan and calls for a review of the agreement within three years to verify compliance with its essential elements. It also states that failure to meet these elements should trigger consultations and could lead to suspension of the agreement.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

Resolutions · report by Nacho Sánchez Amor · 21 ballots · voted 13:53 · A-10-2025-0111 · 2022/0184M

Public procurement

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on public procurement, setting out its position on how the EU's procurement rules should be updated. The text calls for simplifying procedures, boosting competition and SME participation, and shifting awards towards quality rather than lowest price. It also urges better transparency, stronger oversight, and using procurement to support strategic industries and resilience.

Economy & single market

Resolutions · report by Piotr Müller · 90 ballots · voted 13:56 · A-10-2025-0147 · 2024/2103

Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law that would amend EU rules on battery due diligence policies for economic operators. The position takes over the Commission's proposal, meaning Parliament agrees with the proposed changes. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it makes substantial changes, and will forward its position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

Climate & environmentHealthEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Antonio Decaro · 1st reading · 9 ballots · voted 13:10 · A-10-2025-0134 · 2025/0129

Future of the EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector: leveraging research, boosting innovation and enhancing competitiveness

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the future of the EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector, focusing on research, innovation, and competitiveness. The text calls for reducing regulatory and financial obstacles, shortening authorisation procedures, and improving access to capital and feedstock. It also recommends creating a Chief Biotechnology Officer in the European Commission to improve coordination and support the sector.

Economy & single market

Resolutions · report by Hildegard Bentele · 22 ballots · voted 13:13 · A-10-2025-0123 · 2025/2008

Tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on tackling China's export restrictions on rare earth elements and permanent magnets, which it sees as coercive and a serious escalation of trade tensions. The text urges the EU not to make concessions to China in exchange for relaxing the restrictions and to build leverage using pressure points where China depends on EU goods and technologies. It also calls for reducing demand for virgin rare earths, boosting recycling, and funding research into substitutes to strengthen EU resilience.

Economy & single marketTrade & customsForeign affairs

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 17 ballots · voted 13:16 · B-10-2025-0331 · 2025/2800

European Climate Law

Climate & environment

New laws · 1st reading · voted 13:12

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

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675 to add certain countries to the list of high-risk third countries, and to remove other countries from that list

✦ AI The Commission proposed updating the EU list of high-risk third countries for money laundering and terrorist financing, adding ten countries and removing eight, including Gibraltar. Parliament rejected the objection to this delegated regulation, so the Commission's measure goes ahead as planned. The resolution had asked the Commission to keep Gibraltar on the list and to submit a new act, but that request has no effect now.

Economy & single marketJustice, rule of law & rights

Objections · motion for a resolution · 20 ballots · voted 13:16 · B-10-2025-0311 · 2025/2740

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

Deforestation Regulation - list of countries presenting a low or high risk

✦ AI Parliament objected to the Commission's list of countries with low or high deforestation risk for products sold in the EU, arguing the data is outdated and the method flawed. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and cannot take effect. Parliament calls for a more accurate, transparent and flexible risk classification, including a possible fourth 'negligible risk' category.

Climate & environmentEconomy & single marketAgriculture, food & fisheries

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:18 · B-10-2025-0321 · 2025/2739

Product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports, setting out its position on the matter. The text calls for measures to close regulatory gaps, such as removing the customs duty exemption for goods under EUR 150 and introducing a 'deemed importer' concept. It also urges more resources for customs and market surveillance authorities and better use of technology to enforce EU rules.

Economy & single marketTrade & customs

Resolutions · report by Salvatore De Meo · 9 ballots · voted 13:28 · A-10-2025-0133 · 2025/2037

Implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals in view of the 2025 High-Level Political Forum

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on implementing the Sustainable Development Goals ahead of the 2025 High-Level Political Forum. The text sets out Parliament's position, concerns and recommendations for the Forum, which reviews progress on several SDGs. The resolution is non-binding, but it becomes Parliament's official stance on the matter.

Climate & environmentForeign affairs

Resolutions · report by Robert Biedroń, Nikolas Farantouris · 30 ballots · voted 13:50 · A-10-2025-0125 · 2025/2014