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Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products

✦ AI The proposal is a regulation amending three existing regulations on chemical products: one on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, one on cosmetic products, and one on fertilising products. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, which means it has set out its stance and will need to agree with the Council before the law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission 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.

Economy & single marketClimate & environment

New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras, Piotr Müller · 1st reading · 29 ballots · voted 13:17 · A-10-2026-0104 · 2025/0531

Escalation of Russian strikes in the EU, particularly on Black Sea shipping, threatening human life, regional stability and food security

✦ AI The text is a motion for a resolution on the escalation of Russian strikes in the EU, particularly on Black Sea shipping, which the document says threatens human life, regional stability and food security. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it states Parliament's stance on the attacks on merchant shipping in the Black Sea and their consequences. The document records that the attacks have moved from the waters off Odesa to the exclusive economic zones of Romania and Bulgaria and now to the territorial waters of a member state, and that investigations are ongoing with no responsibility officially attributed.

Transport & tourismForeign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 35 ballots · voted 13:23 · B-10-2026-0485 · 2026/2933

Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Malta, Italy, Portugal and Spain with regard to storms in 2026

✦ AI The Commission proposed to mobilise the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to provide assistance to Malta and Italy for storm Harry in January 2026 and to Portugal and Spain for storms in January and February 2026. Parliament approved the budget decision, meaning the assistance can be released to the four member states. The rapporteur supports swift adoption of the Commission proposal and the rapid release of the financial assistance, and calls on the Commission to deliver the contribution with particular urgency.

Economy & single marketEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Lucia Yar · 7 ballots · voted 13:40 · A-10-2026-0274 · 2026/0284

Boosting skills in the Union – opportunities for vocational education and training in times of transition

✦ AI The report concerns vocational education and training (VET) and how to boost skills in the Union during transitions, responding to the Commission's Union of Skills initiative and the Herning Declaration. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, setting out its vision for a stronger, more attractive and equally valued vocational education and training sector. The text calls on the Commission and member states to turn parity of esteem between vocational and academic pathways into concrete measures in policy design, learner guidance, mobility, recognition systems, investment in quality and public communication.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

Resolutions · report by Brigitte van den Berg · 6 ballots · voted 13:48 · A-10-2026-0259 · 2026/2070

Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act

✦ AI The proposal amends Regulation (EU) 2024/1252 on critical raw materials, for example by having the Commission set cut-off dates for Strategic Project calls at least twice per year and by strengthening data collection and monitoring across the value chain. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, which means it has set out where it stands and will need to agree with the Council before the law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission 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.

Economy & single market

New laws · report by Mohammed Chahim · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:12 · A-10-2026-0265 · 2025/0385

Public interface connected to the Internal Market Information System for the declaration of posting of workers

✦ AI The proposal concerns a public interface connected to the Internal Market Information System for the declaration of posting of workers, and would amend Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission 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.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEconomy & single marketDigital, AI & data

New laws · report by Johan Danielsson, Andreas Schwab · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 13:23 · A-10-2025-0162 · 2024/0301

Transport: enforcement of passenger rights in the Union

✦ AI Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a proposed regulation amending several EU laws on enforcing passenger rights across transport modes. Parliament adopted its position on the law, which sets out its stance for negotiations with the Council before any law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

Transport & tourism

New laws · report by Matteo Ricci · 1st reading · 9 ballots · voted 13:25 · A-10-2025-0136 · 2023/0437

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Certification methodologies for carbon farming activities

✦ AI The text concerns a Commission delegated regulation that sets out certification methodologies for carbon farming activities under Regulation (EU) 2024/3012, the Union certification framework for permanent carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. Parliament rejected the text, so the delegated regulation does not receive Parliament's approval. The motion argues that the proposed methodologies exclude direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions over the lifecycle of certified activities, such as indirect land-use change and livestock emissions, and conflict with the mandate in Article 4(2), point (a)(iii), of Regulation (EU) 2024/3012.

Economy & single marketJustice, rule of law & rights

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:30 · B-10-2026-0471 · 2026/2819

Cohesion policy – the driving force in implementing the EU agenda for cities

✦ AI The report concerns cohesion policy as the main framework for integrated urban development and welcomes the Commission's EU agenda for cities, which aims to strengthen the urban dimension of EU policies. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, so it now states Parliament's view that cities should be recognised as genuine actors in EU policy-making, not only as implementers. The report calls for the partnership principle and multilevel governance to be applied more concretely, with structured and permanent involvement of cities in EU decision-making, including in future national and regional partnership plans. It also asks for simpler procedures and welcomes the idea of an EU platform for cities that should evolve into a one-stop shop for urban authorities, with particular focus on small and medium-sized cities, island cities and rural areas.

Transport & tourism

Resolutions · report by Denis Nesci · voted 13:28 · A-10-2026-0263 · 2026/2027

Combating VAT fraud – the effectiveness of cross-border cooperation when it comes to VAT fraud and its impact on the EU budget

✦ AI The report concerns value added tax (VAT) fraud, in particular cross-border carousel fraud, and how well cooperation between member states and EU anti-fraud bodies works against it. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, so it now states Parliament's view on strengthening the EU anti-fraud framework and on closer cooperation and information exchange between the bodies involved. The report calls for a more coherent EU anti-fraud architecture in the context of the post-2027 multiannual financial framework, with concrete legislative proposals addressing identified weaknesses.

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

Resolutions · report by Ondřej Knotek · 4 ballots · voted 13:28 · A-10-2026-0213 · 2025/2121

Connecting Europe through high-speed rail

✦ AI The text is a parliamentary resolution on connecting Europe through high-speed rail, responding to the Commission's communication of 5 November 2025 on the same topic. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it now carries Parliament's political weight as a statement of its stance. The report endorses the direction set by the Commission while identifying areas where it says the Union's response would benefit from reinforcement, including the absence of a binding modal-shift benchmark and a financing response not yet commensurate with the estimated investment need. It invites the Commission to adopt a planning criterion ensuring the network serves all major urban areas of at least 250 000 inhabitants, and invites the European Coordinators to prioritise restoring high-value cross-border links.

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

Resolutions · report by Vicent Marzà Ibáñez · voted 13:29 · A-10-2026-0262 · 2026/2003

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

Certain botanical species containing hydroxyanthracene derivatives

✦ AI The draft Commission regulation would prohibit foods containing preparations from certain Rheum, Cassia senna and Rhamnus species where those preparations contain hydroxyanthracene derivatives, moving them from Part C to Part A of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006. Parliament rejected the text, so it did not oppose adoption of the draft regulation. Parliament considers the draft regulation exceeds the Commission's implementing powers and calls on the Commission to withdraw it or defer adoption until the Court of Justice rules on the pending appeals. It also calls on the Commission to obtain a complete and up-to-date scientific assessment and to explain whether Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 applies.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:04 · B-10-2026-0465

CO2 emission class of heavy-duty vehicles with trailers

✦ AI Parliament is working on a proposed law that would amend existing EU rules on road charges and vehicle documents as regards the CO2 emission class of heavy-duty vehicles with trailers, and would clarify and simplify certain provisions. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, which sets out where MEPs stand before they negotiate with the Council. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

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

New laws · report by Matteo Ricci · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 13:09 · A-10-2026-0131 · 2023/0134

Empowering France to accede to the Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles

✦ AI The proposal concerns a decision by Parliament and the Council empowering France to accede to the Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, meaning it adopted the text as its official position. 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.

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

New laws · report by Pierfrancesco Maran, Mélissa Camara · 1st reading · voted 13:10 · A-10-2026-0095 · 2025/0349

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/002 ES/Galicia automotive ancillary – Spain

✦ AI Parliament approved the release of money from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers, following an application from Spain for workers made redundant in the automotive ancillary industry in Galicia. The decision means Spain is entitled to a financial contribution of EUR 2 725 100, which represents 85 % of the total cost of EUR 3 206 000, to support the reintegration in the labour market of 400 targeted beneficiaries. The money is to be transferred from the EGF reserve to the EGF budget line, and the Employment and Social Affairs Committee and the Committee on Regional Development are associated with the process.

Climate & environmentTransport & tourism

Budget · report by Sandra Gómez López · 4 ballots · voted 13:15 · A-10-2026-0242 · 2026/0195

Alignment with the EU economic governance framework and further simplification of that framework

✦ AI Parliament considered a proposal to amend two existing regulations so they fit with the EU's economic governance framework and to simplify that framework. Parliament adopted its position on the law, which means MEPs set out where they stand before talks with the Council. Parliament also calls on the Commission to bring the matter back to it if the Commission replaces or substantially changes its proposal.

Economy & single market

New laws · report by Markus Ferber, Carla Tavares · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:39 · A-10-2026-0099 · 2025/0311

Economic and budgetary surveillance of Member States in the euro area experiencing or threatened with serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability

✦ AI Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a proposed regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 on economic and budgetary surveillance of euro area member states facing or threatened with serious financial stability difficulties. The proposal updates the surveillance rules to align them with the 2024 reform of the Union's economic governance framework, including the national medium-term fiscal-structural plans, and to simplify and streamline the legislation. It also clarifies when enhanced surveillance applies to member states receiving precautionary financial assistance, takes account of the European Financial Stability Facility no longer engaging in new financing programmes, and clarifies the division of responsibilities between the European Central Bank and national supervisors. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

Economy & single market

New laws · report by Markus Ferber, Carla Tavares · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:39 · A-10-2026-0097 · 2025/0312

Simplification of certain requirements for spatial information infrastructure in the Union (INSPIRE) (Omnibus VIII on environmental legislation)

✦ AI The proposal would amend the INSPIRE Directive, which set up a European Spatial Data Infrastructure for sharing environmental spatial information between public sector organisations and improving public access to spatial data across the Union. It would simplify the directive by removing redundant technical requirements for network services and data sharing and instead rely on the general data legislation. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, which is the step it takes before it can agree with the Council for the law to be final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

Economy & single marketEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Emma Wiesner · 1st reading · 4 ballots · voted 13:42 · A-10-2026-0233 · 2025/0393

The EU’s approach to corporate tax policy in a changing international environment

✦ AI Parliament set out its position on the European Union's approach to corporate tax policy in a changing international environment, a report covering rules such as the global minimum tax for large multinational groups and the anti-tax-avoidance directive. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, so it now carries political weight but does not create law. The report argues that the international tax framework has become too complex and disadvantages European Union companies, and that the Union and its member states should strengthen coordination and speak with one voice in multilateral forums.

Economy & single market

Resolutions · report by Kinga Kollár · 2 ballots · voted 13:52 · A-10-2026-0238 · 2025/2210

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

Evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy and follow-up

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy and its follow-up, welcoming the Commission's evaluation of the policy. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it confirms the policy remains fit for purpose and that full implementation by member states is needed to address the challenges faced. Parliament also welcomes the aim of the forthcoming Ocean Act to bring all ocean-related targets together in one legislative act.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 27 ballots · voted 13:26 · B-10-2026-0388 · 2026/2778

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

✦ AI Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a proposed directive amending Directives 2009/43/EC and 2009/81/EC on simplifying intra-EU transfers of defence-related products and simplifying security and defence procurement. Parliament adopted its position on the law, which sets out its stance for the next stage of the ordinary legislative procedure, where it usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

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

EU-UK Agreement regarding cooperation on the application of their respective competition laws

✦ AI The text concerns an agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom on cooperation in applying their respective competition laws. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, adopting this as its official position. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of the United Kingdom.

Economy & single marketForeign affairs

Consent · report by Eero Heinäluoma · consent procedure · voted 14:18 · A-10-2026-0203 · 2025/0111

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

Genetically modified soybean GMB151 x DAS-44406-6

✦ AI The text concerns a draft Commission decision to allow products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified soybean GMB151 x DAS-44406-6 onto the market under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. Parliament adopted the resolution as its official position, objecting to that draft authorisation. Parliament points to scientific uncertainties, gaps in the risk assessment and the lack of a qualified majority among member states, and has repeatedly said the Commission should not authorise such products in those circumstances.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 14:48 · B-10-2026-0380 · 2026/2783

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

Genetically modified soybean MON 94313

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on a draft Commission decision that would allow products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified soybean MON 94313 to be placed on the market under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, stating that the draft decision exceeds the Commission's implementing powers and is not consistent with Union law. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft implementing decision and not to authorise the GM soybean, citing insufficient evidence on long-term impacts. It also asks the Commission to submit a legislative proposal to reform the decision-making procedure on genetically modified organisms.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 14:48 · B-10-2026-0379 · 2026/2782

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

Genetically modified maize MON 87460

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the draft Commission decision renewing the authorisation for placing on the market products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MON 87460. Parliament considers that the draft decision exceeds the Commission's implementing powers and is not consistent with Union law, and it calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision. Parliament also calls on the Commission not to renew the authorisation of the GM maize, citing the lack of sufficient evidence on long-term impacts on biodiversity, food safety, farmers' livelihoods and animal health, in line with the One Health approach.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 14:49 · B-10-2026-0381 · 2026/2784

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures

✦ AI The Commission proposal would extend the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 1 January 2028 to selected steel- and aluminium-intensive downstream products, and add measures against avoidance behaviour such as enhanced reporting, traceability and stronger powers on misdeclaration. Parliament adopted its position on this law at first reading, which sets out the changes MEPs want to the proposal before it can be agreed with the Council. Parliament also calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Climate & environmentTrade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Mohammed Chahim · 1st reading · 72 ballots · voted 13:06 · A-10-2026-0201 · 2025/0419

Establishing the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund

✦ AI Parliament set out its position on a proposed regulation that would create a Temporary Decarbonisation Fund to support operators in energy-intensive sectors facing a remaining carbon leakage risk, complementing the EU Emissions Trading System and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Parliament adopted this position at first reading, which means it can now negotiate with the Council before the law is final. Parliament also called on the Commission to refer the matter back to it if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended.

Climate & environmentEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Pascal Canfin · 1st reading · 53 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2026-0202 · 2025/0418

Implementation into Union law of measures adopted by regional fisheries management organisations

✦ AI The Commission proposed a regulation to update several EU laws that apply conservation, management and control measures in the convention areas of six regional fisheries management organisations, and to bring rules agreed multilaterally between 2018 and 2024 into EU law. Parliament adopted its position at first reading on this proposal, which sets out its stance for the negotiations with the Council before the law can be final. The committee report includes amendments that add recommendations adopted until 2024 that were missing from the Commission proposal, and the rapporteur asks the Commission to engage with Parliament before future transposition proposals.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairs

New laws · report by Thomas Bajada · 1st reading · voted 13:29 · A-10-2026-0039 · 2025/0106

General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM): fishing in the GFCM Agreement area

✦ AI Parliament is considering a proposal to amend an existing European Union regulation on certain provisions for fishing in the area covered by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) Agreement. Parliament adopted its position on this law at first reading, which sets out where MEPs stand before agreement with the Council. Parliament also calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces or substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward Parliament's position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · report by Željana Zovko · 1st reading · voted 13:29 · A-10-2025-0150 · 2024/0098

Global role of the euro

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the global role of the euro, calling for the EU to reduce strategic dependencies and strengthen its capacity for autonomous action while promoting a more balanced international monetary and financial system. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it now formally backs a stronger international role for the euro within a more multipolar system. The report calls on the Commission, in close cooperation with the European Central Bank, to develop a comprehensive strategy for strengthening the international role of the euro and to submit it to Parliament and the Council for scrutiny.

Economy & single market

Resolutions · report by Rasmus Andresen · voted 14:05 · A-10-2026-0214 · 2025/2249

Establishment of the digital euro

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to establish a digital euro, a central bank digital currency for retail payments by consumers and businesses. The digital euro would complement cash and offer a sovereign, secure and accessible pan-European payment option, reducing reliance on non-European providers. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

New laws · report by Fernando Navarrete Rojas · 1st reading · voted 13:19 · A-10-2026-0185 · 2023/0212

Feasibility of a 28th tax regime and its potential to support EU competitiveness

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the feasibility of a 28th tax regime, an optional corporate legal framework for innovative companies, start-ups and scale-ups, including tax provisions. The regime aims to complement national frameworks, not harmonise them, and to reduce regulatory and tax fragmentation that burdens cross-border growth. The resolution is Parliament's official position, and it calls for the regime to support EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy.

Economy & single market

Resolutions · report by Ľudovít Ódor · voted 13:46 · A-10-2026-0167 · 2025/2211

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

EU–Morocco Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement: accession to the EU of Croatia (Protocol)

✦ AI The draft decision concerns a Protocol updating the EU–Morocco aviation agreement to reflect Croatia joining the EU. Parliament gave its consent, so the Protocol can be concluded and Croatia gets the same air transport benefits as other member states. Parliament asks its President to forward the position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of member states and Morocco.

Foreign affairsTransport & tourism

Consent · report by Tomas Tobé · consent procedure · voted 13:22 · A-10-2026-0177 · 2023/0142

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

Lead in certain fishing tackle

✦ AI The European Parliament voted on a resolution to block a Commission regulation restricting lead in certain fishing tackle under the EU chemicals law REACH. MEPs rejected the objection, so the Commission measure will go ahead as planned. The resolution had argued the restriction lacked evidence on alternatives and proportionality, and asked the Commission to withdraw and re-submit it.

Climate & environmentEconomy & single market

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:12 · B-10-2026-0344 · 2026/2714

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

Genetically modified maize NK603 × T25

✦ AI The European Parliament voted to block a Commission plan to renew the authorisation of genetically modified maize NK603 × T25 for use in food, feed, and other products, excluding cultivation. The objection was adopted, meaning the Commission measure is blocked and the renewal cannot go ahead. Parliament cites concerns about herbicide tolerance, potential health and environmental risks, and the lack of member state support.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 13:58 · B-10-2026-0335 · 2026/2745

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

Genetically modified soybean MON 87705

✦ AI Parliament objected to the Commission's draft decision renewing the authorisation for genetically modified soybean MON 87705 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 cited concerns about herbicide reliance, potential health and environmental risks, and insufficient long-term studies.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 13:58 · B-10-2026-0334 · 2026/2747

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

Genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations DP 202216 x NK603, DP202216 x DAS-40278-9

✦ AI Parliament objected to a Commission decision that would have authorised selling food and feed made from genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations. The objection passed, so the Commission measure is blocked and the maize cannot be placed on the market in the EU. Parliament cited concerns about herbicide tolerance, safety uncertainties, and missing long-term studies.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 13:59 · B-10-2026-0336 · 2026/2746

Air passenger rights

✦ AI Parliament approved the joint text on air passenger rights, updating rules on compensation and assistance for denied boarding, cancellation, or long delay of flights. The adopted law maintains the existing three-hour delay threshold and compensation amounts, and introduces new rights such as free hand baggage in price displays and free seating for children under 14. It also requires airlines to inform passengers digitally of their compensation rights and to provide free boarding passes, while creating a Union Air Passenger Rights Label.

Transport & tourismEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Andrey Novakov · 3rd reading · voted 13:33 · A-10-2026-0191 · 2013/0072

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

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

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law that would empower Austria to amend its 1958 bilateral road transport agreement with Switzerland, allowing cabotage operations for coach and bus services in their border regions. The authorisation is limited to specific Austrian border districts and requires no discrimination between EU and other carriers and no distortion of competition. Parliament supports the proposal to improve cross-border public transport links and increase travel options for people in the area.

Foreign affairsTransport & tourism

New laws · report by Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi · 1st reading · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0174 · 2025/0407

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

Competition policy – annual report 2025

✦ AI Parliament adopted its annual report on EU competition policy, setting out its position for 2025. The report calls for adapting competition rules to new market realities, including digital markets and artificial intelligence, and for stronger enforcement. It also asks the Commission to consider a new competition tool and to explore creating an independent European Competition Authority.

Economy & single market

Resolutions · report by Stéphanie Yon-Courtin · 14 ballots · voted 13:44 · A-10-2026-0171 · 2025/2134

A coherent tax framework for the EU’s financial sector

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution calling for a coherent tax framework for the EU's financial sector, addressing issues like VAT exemptions and fragmented national taxes. The adopted text is Parliament's official position, urging reforms to modernise VAT rules, coordinate EU-wide taxation, and set common standards for windfall taxes.

Economy & single market

Resolutions · report by Matthias Ecke · 15 ballots · voted 13:49 · A-10-2026-0169 · 2024/2117

Digital assets – challenges for the competitiveness and integrity of the European Union’s financial system

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on digital assets, covering crypto-assets, stablecoins and tokenised assets, and their impact on the EU financial system. The text supports a system-wide, activity-based and technologically neutral approach, and calls for effective enforcement of the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). It urges the Commission to assess regulating crypto-asset lending, borrowing, staking, non-fungible tokens and decentralised finance under MiCAR.

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

Resolutions · report by Johan Van Overtveldt · 4 ballots · voted 14:00 · A-10-2026-0186 · 2025/2208

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

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting circularity requirements for vehicle design and managing end-of-life vehicles. The law aims to support the automotive sector's shift to a circular economy by promoting recycled materials and improving how vehicles are scrapped. Parliament's position includes amendments to clarify rules, cut red tape, and align with other EU laws, while keeping targets realistic for industry. The position now goes to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalized.

Economy & single marketTransport & tourismClimate & environment

New laws · report by Jens Gieseke, Paulius Saudargas · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 13:15 · A-10-2025-0158 · 2023/0284

Structure and rates of excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products (recast)

✦ AI The proposal sets EU-wide minimum excise duty rates for tobacco and extends rules to novel tobacco-related products. Parliament rejected the proposal, meaning it will not proceed in its current form. The report had proposed gradual rate increases, differentiated treatment by product risk, and a longer transition period.

Economy & single marketHealth

New laws · report by Tomáš Kubín · consultation · 16 ballots · voted 13:55 · A-10-2026-0161 · 2025/0580

General arrangements for excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law updating excise duty rules for tobacco and related products, including novel items. The adopted text backs a gradual rise in minimum tax rates, adjusts how rates are calculated, and extends the transition period to end-2032. Parliament asks the Commission to revise its proposal accordingly and the Council to consult it again if major changes are planned.

Economy & single marketHealth

New laws · report by Tomáš Kubín · consultation · 4 ballots · voted 14:00 · A-10-2026-0160 · 2025/0581

European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF): access to VAT information at Union level

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed Council regulation that would give the European Public Prosecutor's Office and the European Anti-Fraud Office access to value added tax information at Union level. The regulation aims to strengthen the fight against cross-border VAT fraud by establishing direct communication channels between Eurofisc and these two bodies. Parliament approved the Commission proposal as amended, adding safeguards on data protection, purpose limitation, and data minimisation. It also calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly and asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to substantially amend the text.

Economy & single market

New laws · report by Michalis Hadjipantela · consultation · voted 14:03 · A-10-2026-0159 · 2025/0348

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

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

Simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence, known as the Digital Omnibus on AI. The text amends the AI Act and the EASA Basic Regulation to make implementation and enforcement simpler, effective and uniform. Parliament supports postponing the application date, with a set timeline of 2 December 2027 for Annex III systems and 2 August 2028 for Annex I systems. It also introduces targeted adjustments on AI literacy, data processing for bias detection, notified bodies, cybersecurity and sandboxes.

Digital, AI & dataEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Arba Kokalari, Michael McNamara · 1st reading · 20 ballots · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0073 · 2025/0359

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, clarify terms like 'fair' and 'short supply chain', and support producer organisations. 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 · voted 13:36 · A-10-2025-0161 · 2024/0319

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

Amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions as regards requirements for securitisation exposures

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law updating EU rules on how banks calculate capital requirements for securitisation exposures. The changes aim to make the requirements more sensitive to actual risk, which should help free up capital for lending and support investment. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes its proposal.

Economy & single market

New laws · report by Ralf Seekatz · 1st reading · voted 13:16 · A-10-2026-0137 · 2025/0825