Sittings

Reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector: postponement of certain obligations

Climate & environmentEnergy

New laws · 1st reading · 32 ballots · voted 13:05

Erasmus+ programme 2028-2034

✦ AI The proposal would set up the Erasmus+ programme for the period 2028-2034 and repeal Regulations (EU) 2021/817 and (EU) 2021/888. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, which is the starting point for agreeing the final text 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, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski · 1st reading · 35 ballots · voted 13:12 · A-10-2026-0257 · 2025/0222

Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030

✦ AI The proposal is a regulation amending Directive 2003/87/EC on revised benchmark values for the heat and fuel benchmarks for the period from 2026 to 2030. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, which means it has set out where it stands on the proposal. 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.

EnergyClimate & environment

New laws · report by Adam Jarubas · 1st reading · 17 ballots · voted 13:18 · A-10-2026-0276 · 2026/0211

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

Cohesion policy in the EU’s eastern border regions: strengthening territorial resilience and cross‑border cooperation

✦ AI The report sets out Parliament's position on cohesion policy in the EU's eastern border regions, covering territorial resilience and cross-border cooperation. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it now states Parliament's view on how these regions should be supported. The report calls for the specific needs of the eastern border regions to be reflected in future cohesion policy regulations and programmes, including the national and regional partnership plans for 2028 to 2034. It also calls for financial compensation linked to the suspension of Interreg cross-border cooperation programmes involving Russia and Belarus, and for a composite vulnerability indicator to identify the regions most affected by geopolitical pressure.

EU budget & funds

Resolutions · report by Jacek Protas · voted 13:23 · A-10-2026-0264 · 2026/2054

Pericles V exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting 2028–2034

✦ AI The draft law would set up the Pericles V programme, an exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting for the period 2028-2034, and repeal Regulation (EU) 2021/840. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, which means it has set out where it stands and usually needs 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.

EU budget & funds

New laws · report by Michael McNamara · 1st reading · 8 ballots · voted 13:42 · A-10-2026-0256 · 2025/0258

Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States

✦ AI Parliament was consulted on a proposed Council decision setting guidelines for the employment policies of the member states. Parliament adopted its position on the law, approving the Commission proposal as amended. Parliament calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly and on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament. It also asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to substantially amend the Commission proposal.

EU budget & funds

New laws · report by Li Andersson · consultation · 22 ballots · voted 13:43 · A-10-2026-0260 · 2026/0137

Draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections

EU budget & funds

Budget · 210 ballots · voted 13:04

General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections

✦ AI Parliament voted on the Council's position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027, covering all sections of the budget. Parliament approved the budget decision, so the budget position is adopted. In its resolution, Parliament restores the cuts the Council proposed to programme lines and special instruments, and calls for the Ukraine Support Loan Instrument to be fully mobilised. Its committees also ask for more funding for humanitarian aid, the neighbourhoods and external action under Heading 6.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Nils Ušakovs, Michalis Hadjipantela · 133 ballots · voted 13:18 · A-10-2026-0272 · 2026/0196

Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Council and Council

✦ AI The report concerns the 2024 EU general budget, section II, which covers the European Council and the Council, and it proposes whether to grant discharge for how that money was spent. Parliament decided not to grant discharge to the Secretary-General of the Council for the implementation of the European Council and Council budget for the 2024 financial year. Parliament states that the Council has refused to cooperate in the discharge procedure since 2009, including for 2024, and that this prevents Parliament from making an informed decision based on a thorough scrutiny of the Council's budget implementation. Parliament calls on the Council to resume negotiations with Parliament without delay with a view to drawing up binding working arrangements for the discharge procedure.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

Budget · report by Pasquale Tridico · 6 ballots · voted 13:39 · A-10-2026-0258 · 2025/2147

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

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

Reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector: postponement of certain obligations

EU budget & funds

New laws · 1st reading

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

Tuesday’s agenda – Request by the Renew Group – The Trump Administration waiving of sanctions and tariffs required on Russia

Foreign affairsEnergy

Agenda · voted 18:15

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

Consular protection for unrepresented citizens of the Union in third countries

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a draft Council directive that amends Directive (EU) 2015/637 on consular protection for unrepresented citizens of the Union in third countries and Directive (EU) 2019/997 establishing an EU Emergency Travel Document. Parliament approved the Commission proposal as amended, which means its position on the law now stands and will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments. Parliament calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly and on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the approved text. Parliament also asks the Council to consult it again if the Council intends to substantially amend the Commission proposal.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Lena Düpont · consultation · 8 ballots · voted 13:11 · A-10-2026-0254 · 2023/0441

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

Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE)

✦ AI The proposal would set up the Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE), a new programme to give rapid, agile and targeted support to small and medium-sized enterprises, including innovative start-ups and scaleups, to develop innovative defence solutions. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, which means MEPs have set out where they stand and will need 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, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Defence & securityEU budget & funds

New laws · report by Tonino Picula, Ivars Ijabs · 1st reading · 29 ballots · voted 13:32 · A-10-2026-0188 · 2026/0078

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

Impact of social media and the online environment on young people

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the impact of social media and the online environment on young people, setting out its position on how digital platforms affect children and young adults. The text calls for a comprehensive European strategy that combines safety by design, algorithmic transparency, privacy-respecting age assurance, digital education and stronger enforcement across existing EU rules. It asks the Commission to assess how well current initiatives work and to keep EU action in step with the changing digital environment.

Digital, AI & data

Resolutions · report by Sandro Ruotolo · 13 ballots · voted 13:21 · A-10-2026-0220 · 2025/2081

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

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

Economy & single marketTrade & customsEU budget & funds

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

Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation 2028-2034

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

EnergyEU budget & fundsForeign affairs

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

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

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

EnergyEU budget & funds

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

EU-Switzerland Agreement on the transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime

✦ AI The draft Council decision would approve an agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on transferring Passenger Name Record (PNR) data to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute terrorist offences and serious crime. Parliament gave its consent to concluding the agreement, so the agreement can go ahead. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of the Swiss Confederation.

Foreign affairsDigital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 14:18 · A-10-2026-0204 · 2025/0343

EU-Iceland Agreement on the participation of Iceland in GOVSATCOM and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme

✦ AI The text concerns an agreement between the European Union and Iceland setting out the rules for Iceland's participation in the GOVSATCOM component of the Union Space Programme and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme, and for access to their governmental services. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, which means the agreement can go ahead. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of Iceland.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

Consent · report by Paolo Borchia · consent procedure · voted 14:19 · A-10-2026-0207 · 2025/0351

EU-Norway Agreement on the participation of Norway in GOVSATCOM and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme

✦ AI The agreement sets out rules for Norway to take part in the GOVSATCOM component of the Union Space Programme and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme, and for access to their governmental services. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, which means it approves the agreement as a whole; under this procedure no amendments are possible. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of Norway.

Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

Consent · report by Paolo Borchia · consent procedure · voted 14:20 · A-10-2026-0208 · 2025/0352

Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030

Climate & environmentEnergy

New laws · 1st reading

Draft amending budget No 2/2026: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to expenditure

✦ AI Draft amending budget No 2/2026 updates the European Union budget for 2026 by adjusting spending, especially payment appropriations, and updating revenue from own resources and other sources. Parliament adopted the draft amending budget, which means the spending changes were approved. Parliament welcomes increased payment appropriations for cohesion programmes and for the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plans under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, and calls on the Commission to monitor implementation and take measures to avoid running out of payment appropriations. Parliament also expresses concern about the security situation in the Union's eastern border regions and calls on the Commission to assess the consequences and propose budgetary measures, including a subsequent Draft Amending Budget, and to fund European Maritime Security and Defence Hubs.

EU budget & funds

Budget · report by Andrzej Halicki · 18 ballots · voted 13:31 · A-10-2026-0224 · 2026/0144

Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the findings and recommendations of its Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, which examined how the Union can better defend its democratic foundations against foreign information manipulation and interference, hybrid operations and disinformation. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, meaning it now states where it stands on the threats described and on the reforms it says are needed. The report calls for a more operational European Centre for Democratic Resilience, stronger enforcement of EU legislation in the digital sphere, a more ambitious European Cooperation Network on Elections, and election-related infrastructure to be treated as critical infrastructure. It also asks for hybrid-threat preparedness in CSDP missions and operations, a review of sanctions instruments, support for media and civil society, and funding under the next multiannual financial framework 2028-2034.

Digital, AI & dataDefence & securityJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · report by Tomas Tobé · 139 ballots · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0199 · 2025/2069

Implementation of the Council Recommendation on a Bridge to Jobs – Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee

✦ AI Parliament adopted a report on how the Council Recommendation on a Bridge to Jobs – Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee has been put into practice. The report examines the Youth Guarantee, a commitment to offer every young person under 30 good quality employment, continued education, an apprenticeship or a traineeship within four months of becoming unemployed or leaving education. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, setting out findings on the scheme and calling for stronger monitoring, better data on young people not in employment, education or training, and more resources.

EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

Resolutions · report by Hristo Petrov · 27 ballots · voted 13:55 · A-10-2026-0218 · 2025/2184

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

Temporary derogation from the ePrivacy directive

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

New laws · 2nd reading · 28 ballots · voted 13:21

Provision of digital euro services by payment services providers incorporated in Member States whose currency is not the euro and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1230 of the European Parliament and the Council

✦ AI The proposed law sets rules for payment service providers based in EU member states that do not use the euro to offer digital euro services, amending a 2021 regulation. Parliament adopted its position on the proposal, meaning it supports the draft regulation as amended. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

New laws · committee report · 1st reading · A-10-2026-0183 · 2023/0211

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 114(3) · delegated act

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

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

EnergyClimate & environment

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

Temporary derogation from certain provisions of the ePrivacy Directive to combat online child sexual abuse

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

New laws · 2nd reading · voted 13:29

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

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

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

EU budget & funds

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

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

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

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

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

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

EU budget & funds

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

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

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

EU budget & fundsEconomy & single market

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

A new strategy for media literacy and digital learning

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on a new strategy for media literacy and digital learning, setting out its position on the topic. The text stresses the importance of these skills for democracy and calls for coordinated EU action, including better enforcement of existing media and digital rules. It also asks for sustainable funding, monitoring of national measures, and involvement of educators, youth, and civil society in policy design.

Jobs, social affairs & equalityDigital, AI & data

Resolutions · report by Marcos Ros Sempere · 17 ballots · voted 13:54 · A-10-2026-0173 · 2025/2181

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

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

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

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

Foreign affairsEU budget & funds

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

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

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

Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketEU budget & funds

New laws · 1st reading

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

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

EU budget & funds

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

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

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

Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

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

Periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspection (Roadworthiness package)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to update EU rules on periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspections of vehicles. The position updates rules for cars, vans, and commercial vehicles, and adds regular inspections for motor scooters above 50 cm³. Parliament removed proposed mandatory annual inspections for older cars and light vans, and kept remote sensing optional for member states. The position now goes to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalised.

Transport & tourism

New laws · report by Jens Gieseke · 1st reading · voted 13:25 · A-10-2026-0139 · 2025/0097

United Nations Convention against Cybercrime

✦ AI Parliament gave its consent to the EU concluding the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, which aims to strengthen international cooperation against cybercrime and to share electronic evidence of serious crimes. The consent means the EU can now ratify the convention, which the rapporteur recommends as an important tool for cooperation while stressing the need to apply its safeguards to protect fundamental rights.

Justice, rule of law & rightsDigital, AI & data

Consent · report by Moritz Körner · consent procedure · voted 13:19 · A-10-2026-0090 · 2025/0231

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

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

Digital, AI & dataTrade & customsEconomy & single market

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

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

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

EU budget & funds

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

Single European railway area: use of railway infrastructure capacity

Transport & tourism

New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · 2 ballots · A-10-2026-0126 · 2023/0271

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

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

EU budget & funds

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