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 It urges the European Commission to revise outdated rules, improve access to funding, and establish clear definitions and faster approval for innovative fishing gear.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

Phasing out Russian natural gas imports, improving monitoring of potential energy dependencies

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation to phase out Russian natural gas imports and improve monitoring of potential energy dependencies. The regulation would also amend Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 on security of gas supply, and the Parliament's position includes amendments to the Commission's proposal. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council and national parliaments.

EnergyTrade & customs

New laws · report by Inese Vaidere, Ville Niinistö · 1st reading · 48 ballots · voted 12:24 · A-10-2025-0195 · 2025/0180

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

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

Compulsory licensing of patents in crisis situations

Economy & single marketTrade & customs

New laws · report by Adrián Vázquez Lázara · 2nd reading · 3 ballots · voted 13:06 · A-10-2025-0246 · 2023/0129

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

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

Implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

✦ AI The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, which sets the framework for post-Brexit relations. The resolution covers trade, energy, security, fisheries, transport, and social security coordination, and stresses the need for full implementation of existing agreements. Parliament also supports closer EU-UK cooperation in foreign policy, security, and defence, as outlined in the May 2025 summit outcomes.

Foreign affairsTrade & customs

Resolutions · report by Thijs Reuten, Nina Carberry · 41 ballots · voted 12:10 · A-10-2025-0226 · 2024/2108

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

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

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

Enhancing police cooperation in relation to the prevention, detection and investigation of migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings; enhancing Europol’s support to preventing and combating such crimes

✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to step up police cooperation against migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings and to strengthen Europol's support in fighting these crimes. The law would make Europol a central hub for criminal information and create a European Centre Against Migrant Smuggling inside the agency, with member states setting up dedicated national structures. Parliament also backed extra funding and 50 new posts for Europol, while asking the Commission to clarify how staff and money would be moved from other programmes.

Justice, rule of law & rights

New laws · report by Jeroen Lenaers · 1st reading · 7 ballots · voted 12:28 · A-10-2025-0109 · 2023/0438

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

Existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution stating that Hungary poses a clear risk of seriously breaching the EU's founding values, including democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights. The text updates Parliament's earlier findings and lists twelve problem areas, such as judicial independence, corruption, media freedom, and minority rights. Parliament calls on the Council to act on its Article 7(1) procedure and urges the Commission to use all available tools to address the situation.

Justice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · report by Tineke Strik · 43 ballots · voted 12:31 · A-10-2025-0231 · 2018/0902R

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

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

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

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

Other · voted 12:24

Exceptional trade measures for countries and territories participating in or linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process

✦ AI The EU is updating its exceptional trade measures for countries linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process, which cover duty suspensions for certain fruits and vegetables and tariff quotas for wine. Parliament adopted its position on the law, endorsing the Commission's proposal to extend these measures until 2030 and to remove an obsolete reference to fisheries. The measures have supported EU-Western Balkans trade, which exceeded EUR 83 billion in 2024, and the extension maintains conditionality on democratic principles and human rights. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

Foreign affairsTrade & customsEconomy & single market

New laws · report by Kris Van Dijck · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 11:51 · A-10-2025-0188 · 2025/0108

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

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

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

Foreign affairsTrade & customsDigital, AI & data

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

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

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

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

Foreign affairsTrade & customsDigital, AI & data

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

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

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

Foreign affairsTrade & customsDigital, AI & data

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

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

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

Audiovisual Media Services Directive obligations in the transatlantic dialogue

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the Audiovisual Media Services Directive in the transatlantic dialogue, calling on the Council and member states to support the Commission in defending the directive and the EU's cultural exception in trade negotiations. The resolution stresses that the directive's measures are legitimate regulation in the public interest, safeguarding cultural diversity and protecting freedom of expression, media pluralism and democratic values. It urges the Commission to reject any attempt to consider the directive a trade distortion and to defend it as essential for protecting the EU's cultural diversity, sovereignty and soft power.

Economy & single marketForeign affairsTrade & customs

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · B-10-2025-0446 · 2025/2776

Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Council and Council

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

EU budget & fundsEU institutions & Parliament

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

Institutional consequences of the EU enlargement negotiations

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

Foreign affairsEU institutions & Parliament

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

Polarisation and increased repression in Serbia, one year after the Novi Sad tragedy

✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the polarisation and increased repression in Serbia, one year after the Novi Sad railway station tragedy that killed 16 people. The text condemns violence against protesters, unlawful surveillance, and the conduct of certain security unit members, and calls on Serbian authorities to ensure transparency in projects involving foreign state-owned companies. It also rejects allegations of EU involvement in protests and stresses Serbia's need to uphold fundamental rights and freedoms as an EU candidate country. Parliament asks its President to forward the resolution to the Council, the Commission, member states' governments and parliaments, and Serbia's government and parliament.

Foreign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 22 ballots · voted 15:05 · B-10-2025-0468 · 2025/2917

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

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

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

Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

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

Monitoring framework for resilient European forests

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

Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

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

Standing Forest and Forestry Expert Group

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

Climate & environmentEU institutions & ParliamentAgriculture, food & fisheries

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

Parliament’s calendar of part-sessions – 2027

EU institutions & Parliament

Other · 2 ballots · voted 13:17

Establishment and functioning of European Works Councils - effective enforcement

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

Jobs, social affairs & equality

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

Motion of censure on the Commission

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

EU institutions & Parliament

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