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The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external borders

✦ AI The text is a resolution on the recent hybrid attacks and the instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta, and on the need for a coordinated response to protect the EU's external borders. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it states its view that Ceuta and Melilla are integral parts of Spain and of the EU's external border, and that their protection is a matter of common European security. The text reaffirms that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ceuta and Melilla are non-negotiable, and expresses solidarity with the people of Ceuta over the pressure placed on them.

Migration & asylum

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 138 ballots · voted 13:35 · B-10-2026-0411 · 2026/2870

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

Economy & single marketDefence & security

New laws · report by Pekka Toveri, Anna-Maja Henriksson · 1st reading · 7 ballots · voted 14:11 · A-10-2025-0275 · 2025/0177

Acceleration of permit-granting for defence readiness projects (Omnibus V)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation to speed up the granting of permits for defence readiness projects. This is Parliament's first reading position, and it usually needs to agree with the Council before the law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Economy & single marketDefence & security

New laws · report by Lucia Yar, Henrik Dahl · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:11 · A-10-2025-0271 · 2025/0172

Defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for the defence industry (Omnibus V)

✦ AI Parliament set out its position on a proposed regulation that amends several existing EU laws on chemicals so as to remove regulatory and administrative burdens for defence readiness and speed up approval and authorisation procedures for the defence industry. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, which means MEPs have agreed where Parliament stands on the proposal; it usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Foreign affairsDefence & securityEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Sven Mikser, Pierfrancesco Maran, Aura Salla · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:12 · A-10-2025-0273 · 2025/0176

Hybrid warfare and the protection of the EU’s territorial integrity and critical security and defence infrastructure

✦ AI Parliament adopted a report on hybrid warfare and the protection of the EU's territorial integrity and critical security and defence infrastructure. The report describes hybrid attacks such as drone incursions, airspace violations, sabotage of undersea cables and energy infrastructure, cyberattacks, GPS jamming and foreign information manipulation and interference. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, calling for a shift from a reactive to a proactive posture and for a cross-domain action plan against hybrid warfare. It also asks for increased intelligence sharing, a dedicated sanctions framework for hybrid threats, and closer cooperation with NATO and partners such as Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia and the Western Balkans.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · report by Rasa Juknevičienė · 13 ballots · voted 14:23 · A-10-2026-0212 · 2026/2024

Recommendation on the changing geopolitical situation in East Asia and the need for closer cooperation with like-minded partners in the region

✦ AI Parliament adopted a recommendation on the changing geopolitical situation in East Asia and the need for closer cooperation with like-minded partners in the region. The text calls for deeper EU engagement with Japan, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan on security, defence, economic resilience and emerging technologies. It also reaffirms the EU's commitment to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and rejects any unilateral change of the status quo.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · report by Adam Bielan · 13 ballots · voted 13:42 · A-10-2026-0189 · 2025/2169

Russia’s unacceptable provocative actions and drone incursions into Romania, the Baltic states and Finland

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Russia's repeated deliberate violations of EU member states' airspace and territory, including drone incursions into Romania, the Baltic states and Finland. The text expresses solidarity with affected countries and stresses the need for EU member states to stand united against Russia's provocations. It also calls for improved drone detection and defence systems, including equipping civilian authorities and protecting critical infrastructure.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 33 ballots · voted 13:28 · B-10-2026-0307 · 2026/2772

Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting up a common system for returning third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union. The law replaces existing directives and aims to make return procedures simpler, faster, and more effective across member states. 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.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Malik Azmani · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 13:50 · A-10-2026-0048 · 2025/0059

Reinforcing development cooperation to address irregular population movements and their root causes in partner countries

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on reinforcing development cooperation to address irregular population movements and their root causes in partner countries. The text stresses that development policy should fight poverty while also tackling drivers of irregular migration, such as conflict, instability, and lack of opportunities. It calls for policy coherence between development, migration, and security, and for cooperation based on verifiable results.

Foreign affairsMigration & asylum

Resolutions · report by Lukas Mandl · 29 ballots · voted 13:51 · A-10-2026-0147 · 2025/2111

Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation)

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting up a common system for returning third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union. The law would replace existing EU rules on returns and introduce a single procedure for return and readmission across member states. 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.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Malik Azmani · 1st reading · voted 11:06 · A-10-2026-0048 · 2025/0059

Tackling barriers to the single market for defence

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on tackling barriers to the single market for defence, which addresses fragmentation, regulatory hurdles, and underinvestment in the European defence industry. The resolution calls for deeper reforms to improve cross-border cooperation, interoperability, and competitiveness, noting that defence equipment prices are roughly 30 % higher without full EU-wide cooperation. It also highlights the need to support small and medium-sized enterprises and to address intellectual property and licensing issues in publicly funded defence research.

Defence & securityEconomy & single market

Resolutions · report by Tobias Cremer · 3 ballots · voted 13:09 · A-10-2026-0017 · 2025/2143

Flagship European defence projects of common interest

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on flagship European defence projects of common interest, setting out its position on how the EU should develop large-scale collaborative defence capabilities. The text calls for strategic guidance on selecting, implementing, financing and overseeing such projects, aiming to fill capability gaps and strengthen EU defence readiness. It also stresses the need for autonomous strategic enablers and common deterrence to support joint military operations.

Defence & security

Resolutions · report by Lucia Annunziata · voted 13:10 · A-10-2026-0014 · 2025/2144

Establishing an EU talent pool

✦ AI The EU talent pool is a proposed EU-wide platform to match jobseekers from non-EU countries with employers in the Union. Parliament adopted its position on the law, backing the proposal with amendments. The position calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

Migration & asylumJobs, social affairs & equality

New laws · report by Abir Al-Sahlani · 1st reading · 56 ballots · voted 13:14 · A-10-2025-0045 · 2023/0404

Four years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and European contributions to a just peace and sustained security for Ukraine

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on Russia's war against Ukraine, covering humanitarian, security, and EU accession issues. The text condemns Russia's aggression, demands withdrawal, and supports Ukraine's sovereignty and EU integration. It calls for more humanitarian aid and a European-led security strategy, urging member states to act.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 62 ballots · voted 11:36 · B-10-2026-0143 · 2026/2599

EU strategic defence and security partnerships

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on EU strategic defence and security partnerships, setting out its position on strengthening cooperation with like-minded partners. The text stresses that such partnerships are essential for the EU to become more sovereign and responsible for its own defence, while remaining complementary with NATO. It calls for sustained support for Ukraine and for deepening ties with partners such as the UK, Canada, Norway, Japan, and South Korea. Parliament asks for a multi-stakeholder process involving EU institutions and member states to monitor and encourage new partnerships.

Defence & securityForeign affairs

Resolutions · report by Michał Szczerba · 2 ballots · voted 12:26 · A-10-2026-0005 · 2025/2119

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

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to create a Union-level list of safe countries of origin for asylum procedures. The law would designate certain countries as safe, allowing faster processing of asylum applications from those countries. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Alessandro Ciriani · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:57 · A-10-2025-0259 · 2025/0101

Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to amend the rules on applying the 'safe third country' concept in asylum procedures. The proposal makes the connection between an applicant and a third country optional and removes the automatic suspensive effect of appeals, while preserving judicial protection. 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.

Migration & asylum

New laws · report by Lena Düpont · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:58 · A-10-2025-0255 · 2025/0132

Drones and new systems of warfare – the EU’s need to adapt to be fit for today’s security challenges

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on drones and new systems of warfare, calling for the EU to adapt to today's security challenges. The text stresses that drone warfare is now a defining feature of conflicts, as seen in Ukraine and by non-state actors, and poses a challenge to European preparedness. The resolution is Parliament's official position, but it is non-binding and does not create law.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · report by Reinis Pozņaks · voted 12:06 · A-10-2025-0270 · 2025/2088

EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina

✦ AI The agreement allows the European Border and Coast Guard Agency to carry out operational activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including deploying border management teams with executive powers. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, meaning the EU can now finalize it. Parliament asks the Agency to promptly inform it of activities under the agreement and to include assessments of third-country cooperation in its annual reports.

Foreign affairsMigration & asylum

Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 12:50 · A-10-2025-0248 · 2024/0305

Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2025

✦ AI Parliament adopted its annual report on the implementation of the common security and defence policy, setting out its position on EU defence and security. The report calls for strengthening the European defence industry, enhancing military capabilities, and improving cooperation among member states. It also urges more practical effect for collective defence and progress towards a genuine European Defence Union.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · report by Thijs Reuten · 98 ballots · voted 13:17 · A-10-2025-0265 · 2025/2165

Addressing impunity through EU sanctions, including the EU Global Human Rights sanctions regime (so-called ‘EU Magnitsky Act’)

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, known as the EU Magnitsky Act, which allows the EU to impose asset freezes and travel bans on individuals and entities responsible for serious human rights abuses worldwide. The text calls for a more coherent and strategic use of the regime, including an impact assessment, better alignment with international partners, improved enforcement, and enhanced transparency and accountability. It also proposes closing implementation loopholes, preventing sanction circumvention, and extending the regime to cover corruption and immediate family members of violators. Parliament asks for a review of the regime before its prolongation until December 2026 to address shortcomings and reinforce the EU's commitment to human rights and the rule of law.

Foreign affairsDefence & security

Resolutions · report by Antonio López-Istúriz White · voted 13:48 · A-10-2025-0266 · 2025/2049