Sittings

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

Maximum residue levels for acetamiprid

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

Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environment

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

Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime

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

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

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

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

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 It urges the European Commission to revise outdated rules, improve access to funding, and establish clear definitions and faster approval for innovative fishing gear.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environment

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

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

EU institutions & ParliamentEconomy & single market

Other

Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law amending the rules on the 'safe third country' concept in asylum procedures. The law aims to make the concept's application more flexible and consistent across member states, including by making the 'connection' requirement optional and changing appeal rules. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Lena Düpont · 1st reading · voted 12:22 · A-10-2025-0255 · 2025/0132

Establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law establishing a Union-level list of safe countries of origin, amending the Asylum Procedure Regulation. The list would designate certain countries as safe, allowing accelerated or border procedures for asylum applications from those countries. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Alessandro Ciriani · 1st reading · voted 12:23 · A-10-2025-0259 · 2025/0101

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

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

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

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

Jobs, social affairs & equalityDigital, AI & data

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

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

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

HealthJobs, social affairs & equality

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

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

Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

Other

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

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

Agriculture, food & fisheriesForeign affairsTrade & customs

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

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

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

Economy & single marketDefence & securityEU budget & funds

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

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

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend EU rules on agricultural subsidies, rural development, and related controls and penalties. The amendments cover conditionality, direct payments, sector interventions, and annual performance reporting, as well as data governance and payment suspensions. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.

EU budget & fundsAgriculture, food & fisheries

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

Brexit Adjustment Reserve

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

EU budget & funds

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

Establishing the Reparations Loan to Ukraine

Foreign affairsEU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

New laws · 1st reading

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

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

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

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

Genetically modified maize NK603

✦ AI Parliament objected to a Commission plan to renew the authorisation of genetically modified maize NK603, which is tolerant to glyphosate, for use in food, feed and other products, excluding cultivation. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the renewal cannot go ahead. Parliament called on the Commission to withdraw its decision and not to renew the authorisation, citing concerns about long-term impacts on biodiversity, food safety, farmers' livelihoods and animal health.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:14 · B-10-2025-0562 · 2025/2958

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

Genetically modified sugar beet KWS20-1

✦ AI Parliament objected to a Commission draft decision that would authorise selling food, food ingredients and feed made from genetically modified sugar beet KWS20-1 in the EU. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the authorisation cannot go ahead. Parliament asks the Commission to withdraw its implementing decision.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:15 · B-10-2025-0559 · 2025/2959

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Alessandra Moretti

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0264 · 2025/2064

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Elisabetta Gualmini

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0263 · 2025/2063

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

Organisational mismanagement of the European personnel selection office (EPSO) competitions

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on organisational mismanagement of European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) competitions, which select staff for all EU institutions. It strongly condemns repeated technical, organisational and procedural shortcomings over the last two years, stressing the urgent need to restore integrity, transparency, accountability and predictability of EPSO selection procedures. Parliament also acknowledges the significant effort, time and resources candidates invest in preparing for competitions.

EU institutions & Parliament

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · B-10-2025-0497 · 2025/2880

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

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

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

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

Economy & single marketEU budget & funds

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

Collection of statistical information by the European Central Bank

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

EU institutions & ParliamentEconomy & single market

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

Draft amending budget No 3/2025: adjustment in payment appropriations, update of revenues and other technical updates

✦ AI Parliament approved the Council position on Draft amending budget No 3/2025, which adjusts payment appropriations, updates revenues, and makes other technical updates. The adopted budget increases payment appropriations by EUR 2.52 billion and commitment appropriations by EUR 123.7 million, while incorporating additional revenues from fines and customs duties. Parliament welcomes the increased payments for the European Regional Development Fund and other programmes, and urges accelerated implementation of certain measures. The resolution instructs the President to declare the amending budget definitively adopted and forward the resolution to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Victor Negrescu · 10 ballots · voted 12:07 · A-10-2025-0237 · 2025/0319

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

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

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

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketTrade & customs

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

2026 budgetary procedure: joint text

✦ AI Parliament approved the joint text on the European Union's general budget for 2026, agreed by the Conciliation Committee. This adoption makes the budget Parliament's official position, confirming the joint statement with the Council and noting the Commission's statement. Parliament's President will declare the budget definitively adopted and arrange its publication in the Official Journal.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Andrzej Halicki, Matjaž Nemec · voted 12:08 · A-10-2025-0235 · 2025/0210

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

Genetically modified maize DAS1131

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted a resolution objecting to the Commission's draft decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing genetically modified maize DAS1131. The objection blocks the Commission measure, meaning the maize cannot be authorised for sale in the EU under this procedure. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft decision and not to authorise the maize, citing insufficient evidence on long-term impacts.

Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealth

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:58 · B-10-2025-0489 · 2025/2893

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

Genetically modified cotton MON 88913

✦ AI The European Parliament objected to the Commission's draft decision renewing the authorisation of genetically modified cotton MON 88913 for products containing, consisting of, or produced from it. The objection was adopted, blocking the Commission measure, so the renewal authorisation does not go ahead. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision and not to renew the authorisation, citing concerns about herbicide use, biodiversity, and insufficient long-term safety evidence. It also asks the Commission to propose reforming the decision-making procedure for genetically modified organisms.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:59 · B-10-2025-0492 · 2025/2894

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

Genetically modified oilseed rape MON 88302

✦ AI Parliament objected to the Commission's draft decision renewing the authorisation of genetically modified oilseed rape MON 88302 for products containing or produced from it. The objection was adopted, blocking the Commission measure and preventing the renewal from taking effect. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft decision and not to renew the authorisation, citing concerns about gene flow, environmental persistence, and herbicide use.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:59 · B-10-2025-0490 · 2025/2895

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

Genetically modified soybean MON 87708

✦ AI The European Parliament voted to block the Commission's draft decision renewing the authorisation for genetically modified soybean MON 87708, which is tolerant to the herbicide dicamba. The objection was adopted, meaning the Commission measure is blocked and the authorisation cannot be renewed as proposed. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision and not to renew the authorisation, citing risks from dicamba use and environmental impacts. It also asks the Commission to propose a reform of the decision-making procedure for genetically modified organisms.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:59 · B-10-2025-0493 · 2025/2896

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

Genetically modified maize MON 87427

✦ AI Parliament objected to the Commission's draft decision renewing the authorisation of genetically modified maize MON 87427 for food, feed, and other uses except cultivation. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the authorisation renewal cannot go ahead. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision and not to renew the authorisation, citing risks from glyphosate use and insufficient long-term evidence. It also asks the Commission to propose reforming the GMO decision-making procedure to address Parliament's objections and the lack of qualified majority among member states.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:00 · B-10-2025-0491 · 2025/2897

Ensuring faster registration and uptake of biological control agents

✦ AI The text addresses the need to accelerate the authorisation process for biological plant protection products in the EU. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, calling for a harmonised framework with a clear EU-wide definition of biological control and tailored risk-assessment methods. It also asks for better use of mutual recognition between member states and adequate resources for EFSA and national authorities.

Agriculture, food & fisheries

Resolutions · report by Alexander Bernhuber, Anna Strolenberg · 3 ballots · voted 12:42 · A-10-2025-0234 · 2025/2086

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

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

Partial renewal of Members of the Court of Auditors - Daniel Caspary

✦ AI Parliament delivered a favourable opinion on the Council's nomination of Daniel Caspary as a Member of the Court of Auditors. The decision follows an evaluation of his credentials and a hearing by the Committee on Budgetary Control. Parliament's President will forward the decision to the Council and other institutions.

EU institutions & Parliament

Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2025-0238 · 2025/0809

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

New laws · 1st reading

Partial renewal of Members of the Court of Auditors – Nikolaos Milionis

✦ AI Parliament voted on the Council's nomination of Nikolaos Milionis as a Member of the Court of Auditors. It adopted its position, delivering a favourable opinion on the nomination. The decision will be forwarded to the Council and other EU institutions.

EU institutions & Parliament

New laws · committee report · consultation · A-10-2025-0218 · 2025/0807

European Maritime Safety Agency

✦ AI The European Parliament approved the Council's position on a regulation updating the mandate of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). The adopted provisions aim to better reflect EMSA's new tasks in maritime safety, sustainability, decarbonisation, and training, with balanced governance rules. The act is now adopted in line with the Council position, and Parliament will sign it for publication in the Official Journal.

EU institutions & ParliamentTransport & tourism

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0217 · 2023/0163

Partial renewal of Members of the Court of Auditors – Pierre Moscovici

✦ AI Parliament voted on the Council's nomination of Pierre Moscovici as a Member of the Court of Auditors. It adopted its position, delivering a favourable opinion on the nomination. Parliament instructs its President to forward the decision to the Council and other institutions.

EU institutions & Parliament

New laws · committee report · consultation · A-10-2025-0219 · 2025/0808

Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Spain and France in relation to natural disasters in 2024 and 2025

✦ AI The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to assist Spain after the Valencia floods in October 2024 and France after cyclones Chido in Mayotte and Garance in Réunion. The decision releases financial aid for the affected regions, demonstrating the Union's solidarity with the victims and authorities. Parliament calls for increased investment in disaster prevention and climate adaptation, and for assessing the Union budget's capacity to respond to major disasters.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Sandra Gómez López · 4 ballots · voted 12:04 · A-10-2025-0215 · 2025/0318

Proxy voting in plenary for Members during pregnancy and after giving birth

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted a resolution proposing to amend the European Electoral Act to allow Members to vote by proxy during pregnancy and after giving birth. The proposal would permit proxy voting for up to three months before the expected birth and six months after, to address health and logistical challenges. Parliament decided to submit the proposal to the Council for approval, as the current rules require Members to vote individually and personally.

EU institutions & Parliament

Resolutions · report by Juan Fernando López Aguilar · 5 ballots · voted 10:47 · A-10-2025-0214 · 2025/2195

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

Appointment of Maria Berger to the panel set up under Article 255 of the TFEU

✦ AI Parliament adopted a decision proposing the appointment of Maria Berger to the panel set up under Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The panel assesses candidates' suitability to serve as members of the Court of Justice and the General Court. Parliament will forward the decision to the President of the Court of Justice and to the Council.

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · B-10-2025-0486 · 2025/2223

Request for the waiver of the immunity of Grzegorz Braun

EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

Immunity · committee report · A-10-2025-0216 · 2025/2122

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

InvestEU Fund strategic investments in the field of defence

✦ AI The Commission delegated regulation of 28 August 2025 broadens the definition of eligible strategic investments under the InvestEU Fund to include more defence technologies and products for military use, and extends eligibility to entities in associated countries or controlled by non-associated countries under certain conditions. Parliament rejected the objection, so the Commission measure goes ahead and the expanded defence investment rules will apply. Parliament had asked the Commission to refrain from using delegated acts to change InvestEU's scope and to submit any further changes as a legislative proposal under the ordinary legislative procedure.

Economy & single marketDefence & securityEU budget & funds

Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:04 · B-10-2025-0456 · 2025/2846

Renewing the EU-Africa partnership: building common priorities ahead of the Angola Summit

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its priorities for the EU-Africa partnership ahead of the EU-African Union summit in Luanda, Angola, on 24 and 25 November 2025. The text calls for making the fight against illegal migration a priority, negotiating readmission agreements with African Union member states, and linking development funds to cooperation on returns. It also demands that the EU's Strategic Partnership with South Africa be conditional on ending discrimination against the Boer minority and compensating victims. Parliament asks the Commission and Council to act on these points and forwards the resolution to EU institutions, member states, the UN, and the African Union.

Foreign affairsMigration & asylum

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 77 ballots · voted 13:09 · B-10-2025-0474 · 2025/2933

Draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026 – all sections

EU budget & funds

Budget · 187 ballots · voted 14:07

General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026 – all sections

✦ AI The European Parliament approved the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2026, covering all sections. The approval means the spending plans in the budget were adopted as proposed. The resolution reaffirms Parliament's commitment to its political priorities for the 2026 budget.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Andrzej Halicki, Matjaž Nemec · 194 ballots · voted 14:24 · A-10-2025-0192

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Council and Council

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

EU budget & fundsEU institutions & Parliament

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

Discharge 2023: Agencies

✦ AI Parliament decided to grant discharge to the European Union Agency for Asylum for its 2023 budget, approving the spending. It also approved the closure of the agency's accounts for that financial year. Parliament calls on the agency and OLAF to make an anonymised summary of the OLAF report publicly available.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Erik Marquardt · 6 ballots · voted 14:58 · A-10-2025-0169 · 2024/2030

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

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

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