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1. Combating VAT fraud – the effectiveness of cross-border cooperation when it comes to VAT fraud and its impact on the EU budget

   ✦ AI The report concerns value added tax (VAT) fraud, in particular cross-border carousel fraud, and how well cooperation between member states and EU anti-fraud bodies works against it. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, so it now states Parliament's view on strengthening the EU anti-fraud framework and on closer cooperation and information exchange between the bodies involved. The report calls for a more coherent EU anti-fraud architecture in the context of the post-2027 multiannual financial framework, with concrete legislative proposals addressing identified weaknesses.

   Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

   20 Oct 2026 · Resolutions · report by Ondřej Knotek · 4 ballots · voted 13:28 · A-10-2026-0213 · 2025/2121

   Adopted 357–274–31 · by a small majority
2. Connecting Europe through high-speed rail

   ✦ AI The text is a parliamentary resolution on connecting Europe through high-speed rail, responding to the Commission's communication of 5 November 2025 on the same topic. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it now carries Parliament's political weight as a statement of its stance. The report endorses the direction set by the Commission while identifying areas where it says the Union's response would benefit from reinforcement, including the absence of a binding modal-shift benchmark and a financing response not yet commensurate with the estimated investment need. It invites the Commission to adopt a planning criterion ensuring the network serves all major urban areas of at least 250 000 inhabitants, and invites the European Coordinators to prioritise restoring high-value cross-border links.

   Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

   20 Oct 2026 · Resolutions · report by Vicent Marzà Ibáñez · voted 13:29 · A-10-2026-0262 · 2026/2003

   Adopted 558–23–73 · by an overwhelming majority
3. 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

   7 Oct 2026 · Budget · report by Sandra Gómez López · 4 ballots · voted 13:15 · A-10-2026-0242 · 2026/0195

   Adopted 608–55–7 · by an overwhelming majority
4. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures

   ✦ AI 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
5. Establishing the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund

   ✦ AI 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
6. Market stability reserve for the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS): ceasing the invalidation of allowances

   ✦ AI 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
7. Market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sectors

   ✦ AI 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
8. Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030

   Climate & environmentEnergy

   15 Sept 2026 · New laws · 1st reading · 2026/0211

   Adopted no count published
9. Market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sector

   ✦ AI 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

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

    Certification methodologies for permanent carbon removals activities

    ✦ AI 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
11. Calculation of emission credits for heavy-duty vehicles for the reporting periods of the years 2025 to 2029

    ✦ AI The proposal amends Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 on how emission credits for heavy-duty vehicles are calculated for the reporting periods of the years 2025 to 2029. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, and as an agreement was reached with the Council, this position corresponds to the final legislative act, Regulation (EU) 2026/1046. 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 & environmentTransport & tourism

    12 Mar 2026 · New laws · 1st reading · 7 ballots · voted 12:06 · TA-10-2026-0084 · 2025/0423

    Adopted 473–81–9 · by an overwhelming majority
12. 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 · 2025/0423

    Adopted no count published
13. Framework for achieving climate neutrality

    ✦ AI 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
14. Framework for achieving climate neutrality

    ✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law amending the EU climate law to set a 2040 climate target and strengthen the path to climate neutrality by 2050. The adopted text sets an EU-wide domestic target of at least 90% emission reduction by 2040 relative to 1990 levels, with a limited role for permanent removals. It also calls for support for farmers and rural communities, including funding and measures to address fuel and energy costs. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

    Climate & environment

    13 Nov 2025 · New laws · report by Ondřej Knotek · 1st reading · 52 ballots · voted 10:56 · A-10-2025-0223 · 2025/0524

    Adopted 379–248–10 · by a clear majority
15. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: simplification and strengthening

    ✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify and strengthen the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism, which aims to ease obligations for small importers. The proposal introduces a de minimis exemption for imports below 50 tonnes, relieving around 90% of importers while keeping about 99% of emissions covered. 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.

    Climate & environmentEconomy & single marketTrade & customs

    10 Sept 2025 · New laws · report by Antonio Decaro · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 14:19 · A-10-2025-0085 · 2025/0039

    Adopted 617–18–19 · by an overwhelming majority
16. European Climate Law

    Climate & environment

    9 Jul 2025 · New laws · 1st reading · voted 13:12 · 2025/0524

    Rejected 300–379–8 · by a small majority
17. Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards simplifying and strengthening the carbon border adjustment mechanism

    ✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to simplify and strengthen the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), which sets a carbon price on certain imports into the EU. The proposal introduces a de minimis exemption for imports below 50 tonnes, relieving around 90% of importers from CBAM obligations while keeping about 99% of embedded emissions covered. It also streamlines the authorisation process for declarants, simplifies emission calculation procedures, and improves the management of CBAM-related financial liabilities. 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, Commission, and national parliaments.

    Climate & environmentEconomy & single marketTrade & customs

    22 May 2025 · New laws · report by Antonio Decaro · 1st reading · 30 ballots · voted 12:05 · A-10-2025-0085 · 2025/0039

    Adopted 564–20–12 · by an overwhelming majority
18. CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for 2025 to 2027

    ✦ AI The proposal amends Regulation (EU) 2019/631 to add flexibility in how manufacturers' compliance with CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles is calculated for the calendar years 2025 to 2027. Parliament adopted its position at first reading on this proposal, meaning it has set out where it stands on the law before it can be finalised with the Council. An agreement was reached between Parliament and the Council, so Parliament's position corresponds to the final legislative act, Regulation (EU) 2025/1214. Parliament also 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 & environmentTransport & tourism

    8 May 2025 · New laws · 1st reading · 22 ballots · voted 13:10 · TA-10-2025-0099 · 2025/0070

    Adopted 458–101–14 · by a large majority
19. CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for 2025 to 2027

    Climate & environmentTransport & tourism

    6 May 2025 · New laws · 1st reading · 2025/0070

    Adopted no count published

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2025/2121 Combating VAT fraud – the effectiveness of cross-border cooperation when it comes to VAT fraud and its impact on the EU budget 20 Oct 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2026/2003 Connecting Europe through high-speed rail 20 Oct 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2026/0195 Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/002 ES/Galicia automotive ancillary – Spain 7 Oct 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2025/0380 Market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sectors 15 Sept 2026 · 2 votes
5. 2025/0418 Establishing the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund 15 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
6. 2025/0419 Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures 15 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
7. 2026/0085 Market stability reserve for the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS): ceasing the invalidation of allowances 15 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
8. 2026/0211 Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030 15 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
9. 2026/2598 Certification methodologies for permanent carbon removals activities 26 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
10. 2025/0423 Calculation of emission credits for heavy-duty vehicles for the reporting periods of the years 2025 to 2029 12 Mar 2026 · 2 votes
11. 2025/0524 Framework for achieving climate neutrality 10 Feb 2026 · 3 votes
12. 2025/0039 Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: simplification and strengthening 10 Sept 2025 · 2 votes

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 15 most recent final roll-call votes about emissions & carbon pricing.

With the result = share of these votes where the group's position matched the outcome (For an adopted text, Against a rejected one). The other columns count the votes by the group's position; Split = no position had a majority among its members. Non-attached members have no group line.

The latest final votes, group by group

Each group's majority position: For, Against, Abstained, or Split. — = the group did not vote.