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15 subjects match · 14 adopted, 1 rejected
Wednesday, 18 December 2024 7 matches
- EC-Pacific States Interim Partnership Agreement: accession of Tonga
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The European Parliament voted on the accession of Tonga to the Interim Partnership Agreement between the EU and Pacific States. Parliament gave its consent, meaning Tonga can join the agreement, which facilitates its economic growth through regional and global trade integration. The decision will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of member states and Tonga.
Foreign affairsTrade & customs
Consent · report by Dariusz Joński · consent procedure · voted 12:20 · A-10-2024-0023 · 2024/0048
- EC-Pacific States Interim Partnership Agreement: accession of Niue
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The draft decision concerns Niue's accession to the Interim Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Pacific States, which sets out trade arrangements. Parliament gave its consent to this accession, meaning it approved the agreement as a whole without amendments. The accession will allow Niue to benefit from full duty-free and quota-free access to the EU market, replacing its current standard GSP arrangement. Parliament's position will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Niue.
Foreign affairsTrade & customs
Consent · report by Dariusz Joński · consent procedure · voted 12:21 · A-10-2024-0024 · 2024/0010
- Conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament gave its consent to the EU concluding the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration. The Convention increases public access to documents and hearings in investor-state disputes and lets civil society participate. It applies transparency rules to investment treaties signed before 1 April 2014, covering about 1,200 agreements involving EU member states. Ratification is a first step towards broader reform of investment dispute settlement, including a possible Multilateral Investment Court.
Economy & single marketForeign affairsTrade & customs
Consent · report by Anna Cavazzini · consent procedure · voted 12:21 · A-10-2024-0021 · 2015/0012
- EC-Pacific States Interim Partnership Agreement: accession of Tuvalu
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The European Parliament voted on the accession of Tuvalu to the Interim Partnership Agreement between the EU and the Pacific States. Parliament gave its consent to Tuvalu's accession, which means the agreement can proceed. Tuvalu is expected to graduate from Least Developed Country status in 2024, and this accession helps maintain its duty-free access to the EU market.
Foreign affairsTrade & customs
Consent · report by Dariusz Joński · consent procedure · voted 12:22 · A-10-2024-0025 · 2023/0456
- Amendment of Annex VI – Powers and responsibilities of the standing committees
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament decided to set up a standing committee on Security and Defence and a standing committee on Public Health, replacing the existing subcommittees on those topics. The Security and Defence committee will handle EU security and defence integration, including CSDP, the European Defence Agency, and defence industry matters, while the Public Health committee will cover pharmaceuticals, health crisis preparedness, and related agencies. The committees on Foreign Affairs and on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety will have their responsibilities adjusted accordingly, and the decision takes effect at the next part-session.
EU institutions & ParliamentDefence & securityHealth
Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 17 ballots · voted 12:11 · B-10-2024-0215 · 2024/2115
Adopted 448–161–40 · by a large majority - Setting up a Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, and defining its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament set up a special committee on the European Democracy Shield to counter foreign interference, disinformation and threats to democracy in the EU. The committee will examine gaps in EU law and policy, and propose measures to protect democratic processes and citizens from such attacks. It will work with other parliamentary committees and may make recommendations for future action.
EU institutions & ParliamentDefence & securityJustice, rule of law & rights
Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 7 ballots · voted 12:15 · B-10-2024-0216 · 2024/2999
Adopted 441–178–34 · by a large majority - Setting up a Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union, and defining its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament set up a special committee on the housing crisis in the European Union to propose solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing. The committee will map housing needs, analyse policies, assess speculation and short-term rentals, and identify barriers to construction, among other tasks. It will have 33 members and a 12-month term, starting from its constituent meeting, and must present a final report at the end.
EU institutions & ParliamentEconomy & single market
Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 17 ballots · voted 12:17 · B-10-2024-0217 · 2024/3000
Adopted 480–148–20 · by a large majority
Tuesday, 17 December 2024 2 matches
- Forest reproductive material of the ‘tested’ category
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The law updates EU rules on importing forest reproductive material, adding the 'tested' category to the existing equivalence regime for third countries. Parliament adopted its position, extending the regime to cover 'tested' material and updating labelling and authority names. The rules apply from 1 January 2025, with the Commission to be informed if its proposal is substantially amended.
Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environmentEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Veronika Vrecionová · 1st reading · 3 ballots · voted 12:58 · A-10-2024-0022 · 2024/0214
Adopted 499–131–27 · by a large majority - Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2023
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on the European Ombudsman's 2023 annual report, endorsing the report's findings and recommendations. The resolution supports the Ombudsman's work, including inquiries into maladministration, and calls for improved transparency and accountability in EU institutions. It also urges the Commission to address systemic delays in handling public access to documents, as highlighted in the Ombudsman's special report.
Resolutions · report by Alex Agius Saliba · 12 ballots · voted 12:59 · A-10-2024-0016 · 2024/2056
Wednesday, 27 November 2024 3 matches
- Amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards Vanuatu
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The proposal amends Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 to remove Vanuatu from the list of countries whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement for short stays in the EU. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal, which means the visa exemption for Vanuatu will be cancelled. 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, the Commission, and national parliaments.
Migration & asylumForeign affairs
New laws · report by Paulo Cunha · 1st reading · voted 12:26 · A-10-2024-0015 · 2024/0128
- Presentation by the President-elect of the Commission of the College of Commissioners and its programme
Other · 5 ballots · voted 12:20
Rejected 154–507–19 · by a large majority - Adopted 370–282–36 · by a small majority
Thursday, 14 November 2024 3 matches
- Electronic value added tax exemption certificate
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The proposal replaces the paper value added tax exemption certificate with an electronic version for transactions such as diplomatic supplies and NATO forces. Parliament adopted its position approving the Commission proposal, meaning it backs the move to a digital certificate. Parliament asks the Council to notify it if it intends to depart from the approved text and to consult it again on substantial amendments.
New laws · report by Aurore Lalucq · consultation · voted 11:22 · A-10-2024-0012 · 2024/0152
- Faster and Safer Relief of Excess Withholding Taxes
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament approved the Council's draft directive on faster and safer relief of excess withholding taxes, which introduces a common EU digital tax residence certificate and two fast-track procedures for tax refunds. The directive also sets reporting obligations for financial intermediaries and exempts member states with comprehensive relief-at-source systems and small financial markets from certain requirements. Parliament calls on the Council to notify it if it intends to depart from the approved text and to consult Parliament again if it makes substantial amendments.
New laws · report by Herbert Dorfmann · consultation · voted 11:23 · A-10-2024-0011 · 2023/0187
- Amendment of the EIB’s Statute
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The European Parliament approved the proposal to amend the Statute of the European Investment Bank (EIB), which aims to remove the statutory lending limit and replace the maximum 250% gearing ratio with a unanimous decision by the Board of Governors. This decision means Parliament supports the change, allowing the EIB's governing bodies full authority over risk and leverage metrics, and it calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it departs from the approved text. Parliament also asks the Council to consult it again if it intends to substantially amend the text, and it will forward its position to the Council, the Commission, the EIB, and national parliaments.
EU institutions & ParliamentEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market
New laws · report by Joachim Streit · consultation · voted 11:27 · A-10-2024-0013 · 2024/0803
Adopted 510–105–27 · by a large majority