Sittings

The role of social, economic and environmental standards in safeguarding fair competition for all aquatic food products and improving food security

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the role of social, economic and environmental standards in safeguarding fair competition for all aquatic food products and improving food security. The text sets out Parliament's position that aquatic food products entering the EU should meet the same or equivalent standards required of EU fishers and producers, to avoid unfair competition and artificially lowered prices. It also calls for stronger customs controls in ports and airports, full use of the eCatch system for traceability, and registration of all imports of fisheries products from non-cooperative countries. Parliament asks for a stamp assuring equivalent conditions to European Quality Schemes for imported products, and for greater autonomy for the outermost regions in the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund, including re-establishing POSEI – Fisheries.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketTrade & customs

Resolutions · report by Paulo do Nascimento Cabral · voted 13:26 · A-10-2026-0205 · 2025/2010

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

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

Migration & asylum

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

Simplification of intra-EU transfers of defence-related products and simplification of security and defence procurement (Omnibus V)

Economy & single marketDefence & security

New laws · report by Pekka Toveri, Anna-Maja Henriksson · 1st reading · 7 ballots · voted 14:11 · A-10-2025-0275 · 2025/0177

Acceleration of permit-granting for defence readiness projects (Omnibus V)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation to speed up the granting of permits for defence readiness projects. This is Parliament's first reading position, and it usually needs to agree with the Council before the law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Economy & single marketDefence & security

New laws · report by Lucia Yar, Henrik Dahl · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:11 · A-10-2025-0271 · 2025/0172

Defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for the defence industry (Omnibus V)

✦ AI Parliament set out its position on a proposed regulation that amends several existing EU laws on chemicals so as to remove regulatory and administrative burdens for defence readiness and speed up approval and authorisation procedures for the defence industry. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, which means MEPs have agreed where Parliament stands on the proposal; it usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Foreign affairsDefence & securityEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Sven Mikser, Pierfrancesco Maran, Aura Salla · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:12 · A-10-2025-0273 · 2025/0176

Establishing the Single Market and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034

✦ AI The Commission proposed a regulation establishing the Single Market and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034, which would bring together four existing programmes under one consolidated framework supporting the Single Market, the Customs Union, tax cooperation and the fight against fraud. Parliament adopted its position at first reading on this proposal, setting out its amendments to the text. Parliament called on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal, and instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Economy & single marketTrade & customsEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Adnan Dibrani · 1st reading · 13 ballots · voted 14:15 · A-10-2026-0216 · 2025/0590

Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation 2028-2034

✦ AI The proposal sets up the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning for 2028-2034, replacing two existing Euratom regulations and merging nuclear safety cooperation with the decommissioning of the Commission's Joint Research Centre nuclear sites. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, approving the Commission proposal with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to change its proposal accordingly, asks the Council to notify Parliament if it departs from the approved text, and asks to be consulted again if the Council substantially amends the proposal.

EnergyEU budget & fundsForeign affairs

New laws · report by Sophie Wilmès · consultation · voted 14:20 · A-10-2026-0196 · 2025/0265

Nuclear decommissioning assistance programme of the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania for the period 2028-2034

✦ AI Parliament approved a proposal for a Council regulation that would set up a programme to help Lithuania decommission the Ignalina nuclear power plant from 2028 to 2034, replacing an earlier regulation. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it supports the programme with changes it has proposed. Parliament calls on the Commission to change its proposal accordingly and on the Council to tell Parliament if it plans to depart from the approved text or to consult Parliament again on substantial changes.

EnergyEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Virginijus Sinkevičius · consultation · voted 14:22 · A-10-2026-0197 · 2025/0268

Hybrid warfare and the protection of the EU’s territorial integrity and critical security and defence infrastructure

✦ AI Parliament adopted a report on hybrid warfare and the protection of the EU's territorial integrity and critical security and defence infrastructure. The report describes hybrid attacks such as drone incursions, airspace violations, sabotage of undersea cables and energy infrastructure, cyberattacks, GPS jamming and foreign information manipulation and interference. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, calling for a shift from a reactive to a proactive posture and for a cross-domain action plan against hybrid warfare. It also asks for increased intelligence sharing, a dedicated sanctions framework for hybrid threats, and closer cooperation with NATO and partners such as Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia and the Western Balkans.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · report by Rasa Juknevičienė · 13 ballots · voted 14:23 · A-10-2026-0212 · 2026/2024

Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act

Economy & single marketTrade & customs

New laws · committee report · 1st reading · 2 ballots · A-10-2026-0192 · 2025/0385

EU–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the EU–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement, which sets the framework for political, economic and cooperation ties between the EU and Mexico. The consent means the EU can now conclude the agreement, which was proposed by the Commission and requested by the Council. Parliament also instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Mexico.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

Consent · report by Javi López, Borja Giménez Larraz · consent procedure · voted 13:13 · A-10-2026-0181 · 2025/0810

EU–Mexico Interim Agreement on Trade

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the EU–Mexico Interim Agreement on Trade, which the Council had asked it to approve. The agreement covers trade between the European Union and the United Mexican States. Parliament's consent means the Council can now conclude the agreement on behalf of the EU.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

Consent · report by Borja Giménez Larraz · consent procedure · voted 13:21 · A-10-2026-0198 · 2025/0271

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Trajectory to decrease the contribution of high indirect land-use change-risk biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels to renewable energy targets

✦ AI The European Parliament voted to block a Commission delegated regulation that would have added soybean to the list of high indirect land-use change-risk feedstocks, phasing out soy-based biodiesel from EU renewable energy targets by 2030. The objection passed, meaning the Commission measure is blocked and cannot enter into force. Parliament does not object to the palm oil phase-down or to fixing the certification procedure, and asks the Commission to revise the act accordingly.

EnergyClimate & environment

Objections · motion for a resolution · 14 ballots · voted 13:09 · B-10-2026-0337 · 2026/2680

EU–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement (Interim report)

✦ AI Parliament adopted an interim report on the EU–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement, also known as the Modernised Global Agreement. The report backs the agreement, which updates the legal framework for political dialogue, trade, and cooperation between the EU and Mexico. It highlights benefits like improved market access and a first anti-corruption clause in an EU trade deal. Parliament's position is now set for the consent procedure on the agreement.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

Resolutions · report by Javi López, Borja Giménez Larraz · 43 ballots · voted 13:14 · A-10-2026-0182 · 2025/0810R

Temporary support and payment of advances regarding the increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketEU budget & funds

New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:34

Draft amending budget No 1/2026: entering the surplus of the financial year 2025

✦ AI The draft amending budget enters the 2025 surplus of EUR 2,095 million into the 2026 budget, reducing member states' GNI-based contributions by that amount. Parliament approved the Council position, meaning the spending is approved and the amending budget is definitively adopted. Parliament calls for new own resources of at least EUR 60 billion per year to finance the next multiannual financial framework.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Andrzej Halicki · 12 ballots · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0180 · 2026/0090

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: Application EGF/2026/000 TA 2026 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission

✦ AI The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of EUR 210 000 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. The funds will finance administrative and technical expenditure for implementing the fund, including meetings, seminars, communication activities, and an electronic data exchange system. Parliament calls on the Commission to continue inviting it to meetings and seminars and to simplify the application procedure.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Lucia Yar · voted 13:36 · A-10-2026-0179 · 2026/0126

Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Romania, Cyprus and Spain with regard to natural disasters in 2025

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to help Romania, Cyprus and Spain recover from natural disasters in 2025. The approved spending releases financial assistance for flood damage in Romania and wildfire damage in Cyprus and Spain. Parliament calls for swift delivery of the aid and for investment in climate prevention and adaptation measures.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Bogdan Rzońca · 2 ballots · voted 13:37 · A-10-2026-0178 · 2026/0120

Financial activities of the European Investment Bank Group – annual report 2025

✦ AI Parliament adopted its annual report on the European Investment Bank Group's financial activities, setting out its position on the bank's priorities and operations. The report welcomes the EIB's strategic roadmap for 2024-2027 and calls for greater investment in competitiveness, defence, and other EU priorities. It also stresses the need to preserve the EIB's AAA credit rating and to ensure public scrutiny and accountability.

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

Resolutions · report by Joachim Streit · 17 ballots · voted 13:37 · A-10-2026-0170 · 2025/2213

Recommendation on the changing geopolitical situation in East Asia and the need for closer cooperation with like-minded partners in the region

✦ AI Parliament adopted a recommendation on the changing geopolitical situation in East Asia and the need for closer cooperation with like-minded partners in the region. The text calls for deeper EU engagement with Japan, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan on security, defence, economic resilience and emerging technologies. It also reaffirms the EU's commitment to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and rejects any unilateral change of the status quo.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · report by Adam Bielan · 13 ballots · voted 13:42 · A-10-2026-0189 · 2025/2169

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

financing of the annual action plan in favour of the United Republic of Tanzania for 2026

✦ AI Parliament objected to the Commission's plan to finance the 2026 annual action plan for Tanzania, blocking the measure. MEPs argued the draft decision exceeds the Commission's implementing powers and is inconsistent with EU law. They also said the plan fails to address Parliament's earlier concerns about human rights and accountability in Tanzania. Parliament called on the Commission to withdraw the draft and submit a new one that protects basic services, human rights, democracy and civil society.

Foreign affairsEU budget & funds

Objections · motion for a resolution · B-10-2026-0273 · 2026/2749

Russia’s unacceptable provocative actions and drone incursions into Romania, the Baltic states and Finland

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Russia's repeated deliberate violations of EU member states' airspace and territory, including drone incursions into Romania, the Baltic states and Finland. The text expresses solidarity with affected countries and stresses the need for EU member states to stand united against Russia's provocations. It also calls for improved drone detection and defence systems, including equipping civilian authorities and protecting critical infrastructure.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 33 ballots · voted 13:28 · B-10-2026-0307 · 2026/2772

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

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting up a common system for returning third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union. The law replaces existing directives and aims to make return procedures simpler, faster, and more effective across member states. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Malik Azmani · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 13:50 · A-10-2026-0048 · 2025/0059

EU-Pakistan Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV

✦ AI The agreement modifies EU tariff-rate quotas on agricultural, fish and industrial goods to account for the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, splitting existing volumes between the EU and the UK. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, which adjusts the quota for husked (brown) rice with Pakistan, among others. The consent allows the Council to adopt the decision concluding the agreement.

Trade & customsEconomy & single marketForeign affairs

Consent · report by Saskia Bricmont · consent procedure · voted 13:52 · A-10-2026-0134 · 2021/0042

EU–Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products: termination

✦ AI The European Parliament gave its consent to the termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the EU and Liberia on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products. The agreement, which entered into force on 1 December 2013, is being terminated because Liberia has not been able to honour its commitments. Parliament's consent means the Council can proceed with the termination.

Climate & environmentForeign affairsTrade & customs

Consent · report by Karin Karlsbro · consent procedure · voted 13:53 · A-10-2026-0133 · 2025/0259

EU–Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products: termination (Resolution)

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution backing the termination of the EU–Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement on timber trade, which aims to combat illegal logging. The agreement, in force since 2013, has not achieved its core objective as Liberia's licensing scheme is not operational. Parliament supports ending the agreement and encourages the Commission to assist Liberia in meeting EU timber regulations and preparing for the deforestation regulation.

Climate & environmentForeign affairsTrade & customs

Resolutions · report by Karin Karlsbro · voted 13:54 · A-10-2026-0146 · 2025/0259M

Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation adjusting customs duties and opening tariff quotas for certain goods imported from the United States. The regulation implements commitments from a Joint Statement on a US-EU trade framework, applying a 0% duty on certain US goods and allowing suspension of concessions if the US fails to comply. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 13 ballots · voted 13:34 · A-10-2026-0069 · 2025/0261

Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods

✦ AI The proposal extends the suspension of customs duties on US lobster imports indefinitely and expands it to processed lobster, as agreed in a joint statement. Parliament adopted its position on the law, supporting the proposal with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0070 · 2025/0260

Temporary support and payment of advances regarding the increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketEU budget & funds

New laws · 1st reading

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

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

EU budget & funds

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

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers following an application from Belgium – EGF/2025/009 BE/Soliver

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers laid off by Soliver, a Belgian glass manufacturer that went bankrupt. The decision releases EU money for personalised services such as job-search help, training and retraining for the 803 affected workers in Flanders. Parliament agreed with the Commission that Belgium meets the conditions for the support.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Bogdan Rzońca · 2 ballots · voted 13:37 · A-10-2026-0149 · 2026/0097

Role of trade in strengthening the EU’s economic security

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the role of trade in strengthening the EU's economic security, based on a committee report. The text sets out Parliament's position in response to the December 2025 Joint Communication on Strengthening EU economic security. It reaffirms openness to trade and investment as the EU's primary strength, rejecting protectionism and economic isolation. The resolution calls for an ambitious trade agenda, robust investment screening, and credible enforcement of existing rules.

Economy & single marketTrade & customs

Resolutions · report by Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez · voted 13:49 · A-10-2026-0148 · 2025/2113

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

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

Foreign affairsMigration & asylum

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

EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, which the Council had asked it to approve. The agreement sets out a framework for cooperation between the European Union and Uzbekistan. Parliament's approval means the Council can now conclude the agreement on behalf of the Union.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

Consent · report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk · consent procedure · voted 13:12 · A-10-2026-0102 · 2024/0260

International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives: amendment of Article 36

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the amendment of Article 36 of the International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, 2015. The amendment allows the Agreement to be extended for periods of five years. The Agreement will remain in force until 31 December 2026.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesTrade & customs

Consent · report by Bernd Lange · consent procedure · voted 13:17 · A-10-2026-0101 · 2025/0193

EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (resolution)

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution accompanying its consent to the EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, which replaces the 1999 agreement and provides a new legal basis for reinforced political dialogue and cooperation. The resolution welcomes the strategic relations and calls for continued reforms in human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, while noting persistent restrictions on political pluralism and fundamental freedoms in Uzbekistan.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

Resolutions · report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk · 24 ballots · voted 13:13 · A-10-2026-0107 · 2024/0260M

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

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

Digital, AI & dataTrade & customsEconomy & single market

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

Negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU regulation to address the negative trade effects of global steel overcapacity on the Union market. The regulation aims to protect the EU steel sector, which is vital for competitiveness, economic security, and decarbonisation, while remaining WTO-compliant. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and to forward the position to the Council and national parliaments.

Economy & single marketTrade & customs

New laws · report by Karin Karlsbro · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:20 · A-10-2026-0012 · 2025/0726

Research Fund for Coal and Steel: research programme and multiannual technical and financial guidelines

✦ AI Parliament approved the Council's draft decision on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel, covering its research programme and technical and financial guidelines. The decision updates the fund's rules, including a final phase with an increased annual budget to support research calls from 2027 until 2034. Parliament asks the Council to notify it if the Council intends to depart from the approved text.

EU budget & funds

New laws · report by Borys Budka · consultation · voted 14:24 · A-10-2026-0130 · 2025/0398

Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2027 – Section I – European Parliament

✦ AI Parliament adopted its estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2027, setting the overall budget at EUR 2 656 435 753, an increase of 1,98 % over 2026. The adopted text endorses the agreement reached in Conciliation to reduce appropriations on specific budget lines by EUR 10 554 000 and increase others by EUR 1 514 900. Parliament expresses concern about the ceiling of Heading 7 of the multiannual financial framework and calls for prudent spending.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Michalis Hadjipantela · 32 ballots · voted 13:14 · A-10-2026-0124 · 2025/2247

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

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

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

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

International Cocoa Agreement

✦ AI Parliament voted on a Council decision to approve amendments to the International Cocoa Agreement, which aims to strengthen the global cocoa sector and promote its sustainable development. MEPs gave their consent to the amendments, meaning the Council can adopt the decision and the amended agreement can enter into force. The amendments include an indefinite duration, alignment with Sustainable Development Goals, and a focus on living income for farmers.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairsTrade & customs

Consent · report by Bernd Lange · consent procedure · voted 14:29 · A-10-2026-0074 · 2025/0283

Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Commission

✦ AI Parliament voted on granting discharge for the EU's 2024 general budget, covering the Commission and several executive agencies. The discharge was approved, meaning the spending is formally accepted.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Daniel Freund · 98 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2026-0085 · 2025/2145

Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Parliament

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to its President for implementing the EU general budget for 2024, covering Parliament's own section. This approves how Parliament spent its funds for that year, following scrutiny of accounts and management. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, including calls for gender equality measures.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy · 97 ballots · voted 13:30 · A-10-2026-0081 · 2025/2146

Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Council and Council

✦ AI The European Parliament voted on granting discharge for the 2024 EU general budget, Section II, covering the European Council and the Council. Parliament decided to postpone its decision on granting discharge to the Secretary-General of the Council, meaning the spending was not approved at this stage. 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 & funds

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 16 ballots · voted 13:45 · A-10-2026-0051 · 2025/2147

Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Court of Justice of the European Union

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the Registrar of the Court of Justice for implementing the EU general budget for 2024, approving the spending. The decision covers the Court's administrative budget, which was about EUR 0.5 billion, and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament also forwarded the decision to the Court, the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors for publication.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 8 ballots · voted 13:48 · A-10-2026-0055 · 2025/2148

Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Court of Auditors

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the Court of Auditors for its 2024 budget implementation, approving the spending. The decision covers the Court's administrative spending, which Parliament found to be low risk overall. Parliament also adopted observations, including calls for the Court to keep it updated on audit methodology changes.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 16 ballots · voted 13:49 · A-10-2026-0052 · 2025/2149

Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European External Action Service

✦ AI Parliament approved the discharge for the European External Action Service's implementation of the EU general budget for 2024. This decision grants the High Representative discharge for the EEAS budget, based on the Court of Auditors' assurance that accounts are reliable and transactions legal. The resolution accompanying the decision includes observations on the EEAS's budget management, such as noting a 100% commitment implementation rate and calling for continued efforts to reduce late payments.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 27 ballots · voted 13:53 · A-10-2026-0053 · 2025/2150

Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Economic and Social Committee

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the Secretary-General of the European Economic and Social Committee for implementing its 2024 budget, approving the spending. The decision covers the Committee's budget under EU administrative spending, which the Court of Auditors found to be low risk with no specific issues. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, calling for continued improvements in financial governance and transparency.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 5 ballots · voted 13:57 · A-10-2026-0059 · 2025/2151

Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Ombudsman

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the European Ombudsman for implementing its 2024 budget, approving the spending. The decision covers the Ombudsman's budget under the EU's general budget and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament noted the budget amounted to EUR 13,843,160 in 2024, with an implementation rate of 97.55%. It also called on the Commission to adjust fees for access to the SUMMA financial system to be proportionate to the Ombudsman's size.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 2 ballots · voted 13:58 · A-10-2026-0054 · 2025/2153

Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Committee of the Regions

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the Secretary-General of the Committee of the Regions for implementing the EU general budget for 2024, Section VII. This approves the spending, meaning the Committee's budget execution for that year is accepted. Parliament also adopted a resolution with observations, which will be forwarded to the Committee, the Council, the Commission, and the Court of Auditors.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 4 ballots · voted 13:58 · A-10-2026-0056 · 2025/2152

Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Data Protection Supervisor

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the European Data Protection Supervisor for implementing the EU general budget in 2024, approving the spending. The decision covers the Supervisor's budget, which totalled EUR 24 329 460, and includes observations in a resolution. Parliament forwards the decision to the Supervisor, the Council, the Commission, and other EU bodies for publication.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 4 ballots · voted 13:59 · A-10-2026-0057 · 2025/2154

Discharge 2024: European Public Prosecutor’s Office

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the Administrative Director of the European Public Prosecutor's Office for implementing its 2024 budget. It also approved the closure of the Office's accounts for that year. The decision includes observations in a resolution, which will be forwarded to the Council, Commission, and Court of Auditors.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 9 ballots · voted 13:59 · A-10-2026-0050 · 2025/2155

Discharge 2024: Agencies

✦ AI Parliament voted on discharge for several EU agencies' 2024 budgets, including the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators, the Agency for Support for BEREC, the Translation Centre, and the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training. The decision grants discharge to the agencies' directors and approves the closure of their accounts, meaning their spending was approved.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Monika Hohlmeier · 86 ballots · voted 14:05 · A-10-2026-0087 · 2025/2156

Discharge 2024: Joint Undertakings

✦ AI Parliament granted discharge to the Clean Aviation, Circular Bio-based Europe, Clean Hydrogen, and Europe's Rail Joint Undertakings for the 2024 budget. It also approved the closure of their accounts for that year. The decisions were adopted by an overwhelming majority.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Csaba Molnár · 13 ballots · voted 14:13 · A-10-2026-0046 · 2025/2157

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/008 BE/Liberty - Belgium

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by the bankruptcy of Liberty in Belgium. The decision releases EU money for tailored measures such as training, guidance and job-search help for the affected workers. Parliament agreed with the Commission that Belgium meets the conditions for the support.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Matthias Ecke · 2 ballots · voted 14:32 · A-10-2026-0084 · 2026/0066

Protection of EU companies, jobs and products against unfair competition from third countries

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on protecting EU companies, jobs and products from unfair competition by non-EU countries. The text calls for action against artificially low-priced imports caused by dumping, subsidies, overcapacity, or lower standards, which harm EU producers and consumers. It also addresses risks from non-EU online platforms and e-commerce imports that bypass EU safety and environmental rules. Parliament asks the Commission to enforce existing trade-defence instruments and ensure fair competition.

Economy & single marketTrade & customs

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · B-10-2026-0185 · 2025/2955

Generalised scheme of tariff preferences

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU regulation that would renew the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) for developing countries from 2024 to 2033. The scheme grants reduced or zero customs duties on imports from low and lower-middle income countries, with special arrangements for vulnerable countries and least developed countries. Parliament's position includes amendments to strengthen monitoring of compliance with international conventions and to enhance the role of civil society. The position will now be forwarded to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalised.

Trade & customsForeign affairsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Bernd Lange · 1st reading · 35 ballots · voted 13:54 · A-9-2022-0147 · 2021/0297

European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: workers affected by imminent job displacement

✦ AI The proposal amends the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to support workers facing imminent job displacement during company restructuring. Parliament adopted its position, broadening the Fund's scope to include workers in direct suppliers and downstream users, with safeguards for social dialogue and State aid clarity. Parliament also calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Liesbet Sommen · 1st reading · voted 14:01 · A-10-2025-0251 · 2025/0073

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

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

EU budget & funds

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