Sittings

Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime, which protects the EU budget from breaches of the rule of law in member states. The text assesses the application of the mechanism since 2021, focusing on transparency, scope, guidelines, deterrence, and Parliament's scrutiny role. The resolution was adopted as Parliament's official position, with a large majority.

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rightsEU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier · 26 ballots · voted 12:09 · A-10-2025-0240 · 2025/2061

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

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 It urges the European Commission to revise outdated rules, improve access to funding, and establish clear definitions and faster approval for innovative fishing gear.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environment

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

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

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

European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC)

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

Digital, AI & dataEconomy & single market

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

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

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

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

Climate & environmentEconomy & single market

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

Military Mobility

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on military mobility, setting out its position on improving the rapid cross-border movement of troops, equipment and assets across the EU. The text calls for streamlining and harmonising national rules and procedures, and for prioritising investments in dual-use transport infrastructure. Parliament asks the Commission to present an ambitious Military Mobility package by the end of 2025, addressing infrastructure bottlenecks, procedural obstacles and capability gaps.

Transport & tourismDefence & security

Resolutions · report by Petras Auštrevičius, Roberts Zīle · voted 12:29 · A-10-2025-0242 · 2025/2090

Digitalisation, artificial intelligence and algorithmic management in the workplace – shaping the future of work

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the Commission to propose a directive on digitalisation, artificial intelligence and algorithmic management in the workplace. The proposed directive would set rules on transparency, consultation and human oversight, and would apply to workers and solo self-employed persons. It would ban monitoring of emotional states or private behaviour and require human review of key decisions such as hiring, termination and pay changes.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityDigital, AI & data

Resolutions · report by Andrzej Buła · 21 ballots · voted 12:31 · A-10-2025-0244 · 2025/2080

European Citizens’ Initiative ‘My voice, my choice: for safe and accessible abortion’

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution backing the European citizens' initiative 'My Voice, My Choice: For Safe and Accessible Abortion'. The resolution calls for EU legislation to create a financial mechanism helping member states that voluntarily join it to provide safe abortion care. Parliament's position is that access to safe, universally accessible and legal abortion is a fundamental right.

HealthJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 53 ballots · voted 12:37 · B-10-2025-0558 · 2025/3007

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/003 SE/Northvolt – Sweden

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers laid off by the Swedish battery maker Northvolt. The decision releases EU money for personalised services such as job-search help, training, business start-up support and allowances for the affected workers. Parliament also calls for faster handling of such applications and for thorough checks on how the funds are used.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Aura Salla · 7 ballots · voted 13:12 · A-10-2025-0239 · 2025/0326

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

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

Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

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

Escalating repression of the Baha’is in Iran

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Iran's escalating repression of religious and ethnic minorities, including the Baha'is. The text demands that Iran overturn convictions of specific Baha'is, halt property seizures, and repeal the "Baha'i Question" memorandum. It also urges the EU and member states to raise these issues with Iran and support UN monitoring mechanisms.

Foreign affairsJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 12 ballots · voted 12:04 · B-10-2025-0528 · 2025/2987

EU strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities post-2024

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its position on the EU strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities after 2024. The text evaluates the current strategy and calls for a renewed framework with clear, measurable objectives to address persistent barriers to equality and inclusion. It asks the Commission to prepare an updated strategy for 2025-2030 without delay.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Rosa Estaràs Ferragut · 41 ballots · voted 12:18 · A-10-2025-0211 · 2025/2057

Application of the Treaty provisions related to the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality and the role of national parliaments in the EU legislative process

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on how the EU applies the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, which determine when the Union should act and how national parliaments should be involved. The text reaffirms the importance of these principles and calls on the Commission to respect member states' competences and to justify EU action more thoroughly. It also asks for stronger involvement of national parliaments in EU law-making, including through the early warning system.

EU institutions & Parliament

Resolutions · report by Marieke Ehlers · 2 ballots · voted 12:26 · A-10-2025-0224 · 2025/2042

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

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

Collection of statistical information by the European Central Bank

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

EU institutions & ParliamentEconomy & single market

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

Protection of minors online

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

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

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

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

✦ AI The rejected text was a European Parliament resolution on protecting EU consumers from illegal products sold on e-commerce platforms, such as child-like sex dolls and weapons. Parliament rejected the resolution, meaning it does not take a position on the matter. The text had called for stronger enforcement of EU rules on online marketplaces.

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

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

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

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

Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

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

Impact of artificial intelligence on the financial sector

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

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

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

2024 budget: assessing the implementation of the gender mainstreaming methodology in the EU budget

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution assessing how gender equality is integrated into the EU budget for 2021-2024. The text calls for a comprehensive gender budgeting methodology for the next long-term budget, covering the whole budget cycle and using gender-disaggregated data. It also asks for EU-level spending targets for gender equality and for accounting for secondary effects and intersectional factors.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Marit Maij · 15 ballots · voted 12:54 · A-10-2025-0212 · 2025/2033

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

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

Other · voted 12:24

Framework for achieving climate neutrality

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

Climate & environment

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

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

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

Climate & environmentForeign affairs

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

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

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

Foreign affairsTrade & customsDigital, AI & data

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

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

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

Foreign affairsTrade & customsDigital, AI & data

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

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

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

Foreign affairsTrade & customsDigital, AI & data

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

Gender Equality Strategy 2025

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its position on the EU's Gender Equality Strategy for 2025 and beyond. The text calls for action on gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health rights, and equal pay, among other areas. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses Parliament's stance but does not create law.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Marko Vešligaj · 101 ballots · voted 12:05 · A-10-2025-0210 · 2024/2125

Dates of application and transitional provisions for chemical products

Climate & environment

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

Soil Monitoring and Resilience (Soil Monitoring Law)

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

Climate & environment

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

Objections pursuant to Rule 114(3): Specifying a methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emissions savings from low-carbon fuels

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

Climate & environmentEnergy

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

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Council and Council

✦ AI Parliament refused to grant discharge to the Secretary-General of the Council for the implementation of the 2023 budget of the European Council and the Council. The spending was approved, meaning the discharge was granted. Parliament set out its observations in a resolution and instructed its President to forward the decision to the European Council, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors.

EU budget & fundsEU institutions & Parliament

Budget · report by Joachim Stanisław Brudziński · 11 ballots · voted 14:53 · A-10-2025-0167 · 2024/2021

Institutional consequences of the EU enlargement negotiations

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the institutional consequences of EU enlargement negotiations, setting out its position on reforming the Union's framework for a future with more member states. The text calls for a more efficient, faster, powerful, and democratic Union, including lifting vetoes, creating a European defence system, and empowering Parliament. It proposes using Treaty flexibilities like passerelle clauses and enhanced cooperation, alongside targeted Treaty amendments, to implement reforms before enlargement.

Foreign affairsEU institutions & Parliament

Resolutions · report by Sandro Gozi · 32 ballots · voted 14:59 · A-10-2025-0177 · 2025/2041

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

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law to reassign scientific and technical tasks and improve cooperation among EU agencies dealing with chemicals. The law aims to strengthen the knowledge base on chemicals, facilitate data exchange between regulatory bodies, and streamline assessments while ensuring early detection of emerging risks. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

Climate & environmentEU institutions & Parliament

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

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

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

Climate & environment

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

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

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

Climate & environmentEU institutions & Parliament

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

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

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

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

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

Monitoring framework for resilient European forests

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

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

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

Standing Forest and Forestry Expert Group

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

Climate & environmentEU institutions & ParliamentAgriculture, food & fisheries

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

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

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

Digital, AI & dataEconomy & single market

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

Establishment and functioning of European Works Councils - effective enforcement

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend the directive on European Works Councils, aiming to improve their establishment and functioning and to ensure effective enforcement of transnational information and consultation rights. The adopted text includes amendments to bring certain pre-existing agreements under the directive's scope and to require information and consultation before measures with potential significant effects on employees' interests are implemented. Parliament's position will now be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Dennis Radtke · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:12 · A-10-2024-0029 · 2024/0006

Motion of censure on the Commission

✦ AI The European Parliament voted on a motion of censure against the European Commission, which would have expressed Parliament's lack of confidence in the Commission. Parliament rejected the motion, meaning the Commission keeps its position and no further action is taken on this censure. The motion had been tabled by MEPs citing concerns about the Commission's policies and conduct.

EU institutions & Parliament

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · voted 13:09 · B-10-2025-0400 · 2025/2174

Motion of censure on the Commission

✦ AI The motion of censure criticised the Commission over an EU–US trade deal, the EU–Mercosur Agreement, the situation in Gaza, and social and climate crises. Parliament rejected the motion, meaning the Commission keeps its confidence and remains in office. The motion had called for the Commission's resignation and for suspending the EU–Israel Association Agreement.

EU institutions & Parliament

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · voted 13:10 · B-10-2025-0402 · 2025/2173

Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2024

✦ AI Parliament adopted its annual report on the work of the Committee on Petitions in 2024, covering the petitions received and their handling. The report notes that Parliament received 1,518 petitions in 2024, a 4.3% increase from 2023, with the environment, fundamental rights, and the rule of law among the main concerns. It also highlights a rise in inadmissible petitions and calls for better citizen awareness of the right to petition.

EU institutions & Parliament

Resolutions · report by Fredis Beleris · 17 ballots · voted 13:13 · A-10-2025-0170 · 2025/2114

Second World Summit for Social Development

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its position ahead of the Second World Summit for Social Development, which will take place under the UN umbrella. The text stresses the EU's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the European Pillar of Social Rights, and highlights persistent inequalities, poverty, housing and skills challenges. It calls for stronger social convergence, quality jobs, and measures to address demographic change and labour shortages.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 25 ballots · voted 13:29 · B-10-2025-0408 · 2025/2654

Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States

✦ AI Parliament approved the Commission's proposal for a Council decision on guidelines for the employment policies of the member states. This means Parliament adopted its position on the proposed law, which sets out employment policy guidelines for member states. Parliament asks the Council to notify it if the Council intends to depart from the text Parliament approved, and to consult Parliament again if it intends to substantially amend that text.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Li Andersson · consultation · 14 ballots · voted 13:56 · A-10-2025-0160 · 2025/0154

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/002 DE/Goodyear 2 – Germany

✦ AI Parliament approved mobilising €3,085,166 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for redundant workers (EGF) to support Germany after 1,171 job cuts at Goodyear Germany GmbH. The money covers personalised services like retraining, career advice, job-search help and start-up grants for 915 targeted workers made redundant in the rubber and plastics sector. Parliament agreed with the Commission that Germany meets the intervention conditions and called for thorough final evaluations of the measures.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Olivier Chastel · 6 ballots · voted 14:00 · A-10-2025-0168 · 2025/0245

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/001 BE/BelGaN – Belgium

✦ AI Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers to support workers made redundant by the Belgian semiconductor company BelGaN. The decision releases EU funding for personalised measures such as training, job-search assistance and outplacement for the 417 displaced workers. Parliament also called for faster procedures and comprehensive final evaluations of the support provided.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

Budget · report by Bogdan Rzońca · 5 ballots · voted 14:01 · A-10-2025-0163 · 2025/0198

Inland waterway transport: River Information Systems (RIS)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update EU rules on harmonised river information services (RIS) for inland waterway transport. The position includes changes to reduce administrative burden, improve implementation, and avoid premature interconnection with other systems. It also limits the scope to cross-border waterways, allowing voluntary application elsewhere, and calls for cooperation with third countries.

Economy & single marketTransport & tourism

New laws · report by Tom Berendsen · 1st reading · voted 13:26 · A-10-2025-0033 · 2024/0011

Extension of the derogation for heavy-duty vehicles with zero emissions

Transport & tourismClimate & environment

New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:27

Role of EU policies in shaping the European Sport Model

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the role of EU policies in shaping the European Sport Model, which promotes sport as a public good and supports its social, health, and economic benefits. The text calls for protecting the model's principles, such as fairness and solidarity, and for stronger EU action on governance, financial solidarity, and inclusion in sport. MEPs ask the Commission to develop guidelines on EU law for sport, study financial solidarity mechanisms, and support volunteering, among other recommendations.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski · voted 13:27 · A-10-2025-0157 · 2025/2035

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

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update EU rules on package travel and linked travel arrangements, aiming to strengthen traveller protection and simplify the law. The adopted text revises definitions, insolvency protection, cancellation rights, and introduces rules on vouchers and complaint handling. Parliament asks the Commission to re-refer the matter if it substantially amends its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Economy & single marketTransport & tourism

New laws · report by Alex Agius Saliba · 1st reading · 17 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2025-0140 · 2023/0435

A new vision for the European Universities alliances

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its vision for the European Universities alliances, networks of universities that promote student mobility and pedagogical innovation. The text calls for strengthening the alliances' capacity for innovation, including in critical and strategic sectors, and for securing their funding and long-term sustainability. Parliament emphasizes the importance of academic freedom and sees the alliances as a tool to attract academics globally and enhance EU competitiveness and sovereignty.

Jobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Laurence Farreng · 2 ballots · voted 13:20 · A-10-2025-0135 · 2025/2036

Stock-taking of the European elections 2024

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution taking stock of the 2024 European elections, covering turnout, voting rights, and electoral rules. The text notes the highest turnout in 25 years and calls for reforms to harmonise electoral procedures across member states. It asks for continued efforts to boost youth participation and address barriers for EU citizens voting abroad.

EU institutions & Parliament

Resolutions · report by Ľubica Karvašová · 2 ballots · voted 13:22 · A-10-2025-0156 · 2025/2012

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

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

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

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

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: simplification and strengthening

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify and strengthen the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism, which aims to ease obligations for small importers. The proposal introduces a de minimis exemption for imports below 50 tonnes, relieving around 90% of importers while keeping about 99% of emissions covered. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.

Climate & environmentEconomy & single marketTrade & customs

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

EU-Switzerland Cooperation Agreement: European Satellite Navigation Programmes

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

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

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

Role of cohesion policy in supporting the just transition

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the role of cohesion policy in supporting the just transition. The resolution examines the implementation of the EU Just Transition Fund and proposes measures to improve its effectiveness in helping regions and workers affected by the shift to a carbon-neutral economy. It calls for simplifying rules, establishing a post-2027 Just Transition Fund with greater resources, and ensuring that justice for workers is central to the transition.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equalityClimate & environment

Resolutions · report by Ciaran Mullooly · 3 ballots · voted 14:23 · A-10-2025-0137 · 2024/2121

Role of cohesion policy investment in resolving the current housing crisis

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the role of cohesion policy investment in resolving the housing crisis. The text proposes measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, including revising fund regulations and adding new objectives. It calls for specific duration criteria for housing investments in future EU funding and for housing projects to remain in public stock.

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

Resolutions · report by Marcos Ros Sempere · 8 ballots · voted 14:25 · A-10-2025-0139 · 2024/2120

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

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting circularity requirements for vehicle design and rules for managing end-of-life vehicles. The law aims to boost recycling of materials like steel and plastic, improve how old vehicles are handled, and align rules across member states. Parliament's position now goes to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalized.

Economy & single marketTransport & tourismClimate & environment

New laws · report by Jens Gieseke, Paulius Saudargas · 1st reading · 67 ballots · voted 13:41 · A-10-2025-0158 · 2023/0284

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

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

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

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