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

   maximum residue levels for flupyradifurone

   Parliament considered a draft Commission regulation that would change maximum residue levels for several pesticides, including flupyradifurone, in or on certain products. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, objecting to the draft regulation. Parliament asks the Commission not to raise maximum residue levels for flupyradifurone in rapeseeds while a new risk assessment has not been carried out and a review procedure is underway.

   Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environment

   16 Sept 2026 · Objections · motion for a resolution · B-10-2026-0392 · 2026/2838

   Adopted 383–278–9 · by a clear majority
2. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures

   The Commission proposal would extend the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 1 January 2028 to selected steel- and aluminium-intensive downstream products, and add measures against avoidance behaviour such as enhanced reporting, traceability and stronger powers on misdeclaration. Parliament adopted its position on this law at first reading, which sets out the changes MEPs want to the proposal before it can be agreed with the Council. Parliament also calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

   Climate & environmentTrade & customsEconomy & single market

   15 Sept 2026 · New laws · report by Mohammed Chahim · 1st reading · 72 ballots · voted 13:06 · A-10-2026-0201 · 2025/0419

   Adopted 464–50–159 · by a large majority
3. Establishing the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund

   Parliament set out its position on a proposed regulation that would create a Temporary Decarbonisation Fund to support operators in energy-intensive sectors facing a remaining carbon leakage risk, complementing the EU Emissions Trading System and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Parliament adopted this position at first reading, which means it can now negotiate with the Council before the law is final. Parliament also called on the Commission to refer the matter back to it if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended.

   Climate & environmentEconomy & single market

   15 Sept 2026 · New laws · report by Pascal Canfin · 1st reading · 53 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2026-0202 · 2025/0418

   Adopted 433–97–146 · by a large majority
4. Market stability reserve for the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS): ceasing the invalidation of allowances

   The proposal concerns a decision amending Decision (EU) 2015/1814 so that allowances in the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) would no longer be invalidated. Parliament adopted its position at first reading on this law, which means MEPs have set out where they stand and will need to agree with the Council before the law is final. The committee report leaves the Commission's proposal unchanged, but its explanatory statement says this is not a substantive position and that a definitive view would be premature before the wider ETS review expected in mid-July 2026. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and national parliaments.

   Climate & environment

   15 Sept 2026 · New laws · report by Pierfrancesco Maran · 1st reading · 11 ballots · voted 13:23 · A-10-2026-0230 · 2026/0085

   Adopted 367–240–59 · by a clear majority
5. Market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sectors

   Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a proposed decision that amends Decision (EU) 2015/1814 on the market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sectors. The proposal responds to concerns raised by 19 member states about price uncertainty and volatility in the ETS2, and it smoothens the reserve's trigger mechanism, extends the reserve beyond 2031 and reinforces the price control mechanism. Parliament's position includes amendments to the proposal, and the rapporteur proposes shortening the period for starting distribution of allowances from the reserve from two months to 30 days. 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.

   Climate & environment

   15 Sept 2026 · New laws · report by Danuše Nerudová · 1st reading · 22 ballots · voted 13:27 · A-10-2026-0098 · 2025/0380

   Adopted 467–158–41 · by a large majority
6. Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030

   Climate & environmentEnergy

   15 Sept 2026 · New laws · 1st reading

   Adopted no count published
7. Implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals in view of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum

   Parliament adopted a resolution on implementing the Sustainable Development Goals ahead of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum. The text stresses the need to accelerate progress, particularly on water, energy, and other goals under review, and calls for stronger global partnerships. MEPs also highlight the importance of human rights, good governance, and closing the financing gap to achieve the goals by 2030.

   Climate & environmentForeign affairs

   7 Jul 2026 · Resolutions · report by Lukas Mandl, Pierfrancesco Maran · 8 ballots · voted 13:59 · A-10-2026-0187 · 2025/2248

   Adopted 374–185–74 · by a clear majority
8. Shipments of waste: export of mixed municipal waste for recovery to Switzerland

   Climate & environmentForeign affairs

   18 Jun 2026 · New laws · 1st reading · voted 13:14

   Adopted 559–7–5 · by an overwhelming majority
9. Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles

   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

   18 Jun 2026 · New laws · report by Jens Gieseke, Paulius Saudargas · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 13:15 · A-10-2025-0158 · 2023/0284

   Adopted 437–112–20 · by a large majority
10. Implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and risks to the security of supply of medicines

    Parliament adopted a resolution on implementing the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and risks to medicine supply security. It supports the directive's environmental goals but worries that higher-than-expected costs and the polluter-pays scheme could hurt medicine availability and EU manufacturing. MEPs ask the Commission to run an independent study by early 2027 and to suspend the extended producer responsibility rules until its findings are assessed.

    Climate & environmentHealth

    18 Jun 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 25 ballots · voted 13:15 · B-10-2026-0282 · 2026/2652

    Adopted 294–245–28 · by a clear majority
11. Shipments of waste: export of mixed municipal waste for recovery to Switzerland

    Climate & environment

    16 Jun 2026 · New laws · 1st reading

    Adopted no count published
12. The multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea and ways forward

    Parliament adopted a resolution on the multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea, calling for urgent action to address the sea's critical state and proposing changes to fisheries management. The resolution sets out immediate actions within current rules, steps to improve scientific advice, and a new management approach requiring legal changes to the Baltic MAP. Parliament's position is that the existing plan has failed to restore fish stocks and that a reset of the ecosystem is needed, with a focus on low-impact fishing for human consumption.

    Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environment

    21 May 2026 · Resolutions · report by Isabella Lövin · 54 ballots · voted 13:38 · A-10-2026-0121 · 2024/2127

    Adopted 337–178–44 · by a clear majority
13. The impact of the implementation of the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive 2014/89/EU on fisheries in selected fishing areas and sea basins

    Parliament adopted a resolution on how the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive affects fisheries in selected fishing areas and sea basins. The text finds uneven implementation, limited benefits for fisheries, and calls for better stakeholder engagement, data, and cross-border cooperation. MEPs ask the Commission to revise the directive through the forthcoming Ocean Act and to set binding targets.

    Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

    20 May 2026 · Resolutions · report by Stéphanie Yon-Courtin · 8 ballots · voted 13:24 · A-10-2026-0120 · 2024/2126

    Adopted 518–31–102 · by a large majority
14. Production and marketing of forest reproductive material

    Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environmentEconomy & single market

    19 May 2026 · New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · 3 ballots · A-10-2026-0136 · 2023/0228

    3 ballots, no final vote
15. Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify requirements and procedures for chemical products, amending rules on classification, labelling and packaging, cosmetics, and fertilising products. The adopted text aims to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining high protection levels, for example by making labelling rules more flexible and streamlining approval procedures for cosmetic ingredients. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council, the Commission and national parliaments.

    Climate & environmentEconomy & single market

    29 Apr 2026 · New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras, Piotr Müller · 1st reading · 37 ballots · voted 14:16 · A-10-2026-0104 · 2025/0531

    Adopted 540–60–45 · by an overwhelming majority
16. Market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sector

    The proposal amends the market stability reserve for the emissions trading system covering buildings, road transport and additional sectors. Parliament adopted its position on the law, which includes changes to the reserve's trigger mechanism and price control. Parliament asks the Commission to reassess the proposal if it is substantially amended and to forward its position to the Council and national parliaments.

    Climate & environment

    29 Apr 2026 · New laws · report by Danuše Nerudová · 1st reading · 25 ballots · voted 14:22 · A-10-2026-0098 · 2025/0380

    Adopted 433–120–91 · by a large majority
17. European Chemicals Agency and amending regulations

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation updating the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and related EU chemicals laws. The text aims to strengthen ECHA's governance, align its resources with its tasks, and integrate new responsibilities such as the One Substance One Assessment package. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

    Climate & environmentEU institutions & Parliament

    29 Apr 2026 · New laws · report by Christophe Clergeau · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:28 · A-10-2026-0093 · 2025/0207

    Adopted 526–56–69 · by an overwhelming majority
18. Accounting of greenhouse gas emissions of transport services

    The regulation establishes rules for accounting greenhouse gas emissions of transport services, using the EN ISO 14083:2023 methodology. Parliament approved the Council's position, meaning the act is adopted and will be signed and published. The rules introduce a free EU calculation tool for transport operators and a hierarchy favoring primary data, with a future review of life-cycle emissions.

    Climate & environmentTransport & tourism

    28 Apr 2026 · New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2026-0062 · 2023/0266

    no count published
19. Surface water and groundwater pollutants

    The draft law updates EU water rules by amending directives on water policy, groundwater protection, and environmental quality standards. Parliament approved the Council's position, meaning the act is adopted and will be signed and published in the Official Journal.

    Climate & environment

    26 Mar 2026 · New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2026-0063 · 2022/0344

    no count published

20. Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

    Union framework for the national calculation of life-cycle global warming potential

    The European Parliament voted to reject an objection to a Commission delegated regulation that sets a Union-wide method for calculating the life-cycle global warming potential of buildings. The objection failed, so the Commission measure goes ahead as planned. The Parliament calls on the Commission to submit a new, more limited delegated regulation by the third quarter of 2026.

    Climate & environmentEnergy

    26 Mar 2026 · Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 11:07 · B-10-2026-0178 · 2025/3044

    Rejected 208–414–10 · by a large majority

21. Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

    Certification methodologies for permanent carbon removals activities

    Parliament rejected an objection to the Commission's delegated regulation setting certification methodologies for permanent carbon removals. The measure therefore goes ahead, meaning the Commission's methodologies will apply. The objection argued the methodologies did not cover all lifecycle emissions and lacked monitoring for biochar.

    Climate & environment

    26 Mar 2026 · Objections · motion for a resolution · B-10-2026-0181 · 2026/2598

    Rejected no count published

22. Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

    Union list of projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest

    The Commission's delegated regulation amends the EU list of projects of common interest and projects of mutual interest for energy infrastructure. Parliament rejected the objection to this measure, so the Commission's updated list will go ahead. The resolution had argued the list under-prioritises renewables and electrification, and includes fossil fuel projects linked to corruption and human rights concerns.

    EnergyClimate & environment

    26 Mar 2026 · Objections · motion for a resolution · B-10-2026-0179 · 2025/3009

    Rejected 79–528–20 · by an overwhelming majority
23. Calculation of emission credits for heavy-duty vehicles for the reporting periods of the years 2025 to 2029

    Climate & environmentTransport & tourism

    12 Mar 2026 · New laws · 1st reading · 7 ballots · voted 12:06

    Adopted 473–81–9 · by an overwhelming majority
24. Calculation of emission credits for heavy-duty vehicles for the reporting periods of the years 2025 to 2029

    Climate & environmentTransport & tourism

    10 Mar 2026 · New laws · 1st reading

    Adopted no count published
25. Fisheries management approaches for safeguarding sensitive species, tackling invasive species and benefiting local economies

    Parliament adopted a resolution on fisheries management approaches for safeguarding sensitive species, tackling invasive alien species, and benefiting local economies. The text urges the Commission and member states to prioritise conservation of sensitive species through robust fisheries management and full implementation of marine protected area goals. It calls for improved monitoring and harmonised indicators for marine invasive alien species, and for financial support for protection and early warning systems.

    Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environment

    10 Mar 2026 · Resolutions · report by André Franqueira Rodrigues · 10 ballots · voted 14:11 · A-10-2026-0018 · 2025/2011

    Adopted 528–21–62 · by an overwhelming majority
26. Framework for achieving climate neutrality

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law amending the EU climate law to set a 2040 target. The proposal aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, as part of the path to climate neutrality by 2050. Parliament's position includes amendments to ensure the target is met domestically and to support farmers in the transition.

    Climate & environment

    10 Feb 2026 · New laws · report by Ondřej Knotek · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 13:05 · A-10-2025-0223 · 2025/0524

    Adopted 413–226–12 · by a large majority
27. Detergents and surfactants

    The draft regulation updates EU rules on detergents and surfactants, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 648/2004. Parliament approved the Council's position at first reading, meaning the act is adopted as agreed. The President will sign the act with the Council President, and it will be published in the Official Journal.

    Climate & environmentEconomy & single market

    22 Jan 2026 · New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2026-0004 · 2023/0124

    no count published

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

    Maximum residue levels for acetamiprid

    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

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

    Rejected 328–177–39 · narrowly
29. Decarbonisation and modernisation of EU fisheries, and the development and deployment of fishing gear

    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

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

    Adopted 450–93–37 · by a large majority
30. Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

    Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

    17 Dec 2025 · New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:25

    Adopted 405–242–8 · by a clear majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2026/2838 maximum residue levels for flupyradifurone 16 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/0380 Market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sectors 15 Sept 2026 · 2 votes
3. 2025/0418 Establishing the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund 15 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2025/0419 Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures 15 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2026/0085 Market stability reserve for the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS): ceasing the invalidation of allowances 15 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
6. 2025/2248 Implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals in view of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum 7 Jul 2026 · 1 vote
7. 2023/0284 Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles 18 Jun 2026 · 2 votes
8. 2026/2652 Implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and risks to the security of supply of medicines 18 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
9. 2024/2127 The multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea and ways forward 21 May 2026 · 1 vote
10. 2024/2126 The impact of the implementation of the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive 2014/89/EU on fisheries in selected fishing areas and sea basins 20 May 2026 · 1 vote
11. 2023/0228 Production and marketing of forest reproductive material 19 May 2026 · 1 vote
12. 2025/0207 European Chemicals Agency and amending regulations 29 Apr 2026 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 58 most recent final roll calls about climate & environment. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

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