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1. Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/003 FI/Valmet Automotive – Finland

   ✦ AI Parliament considered a proposal to release money from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers, following an application from Finland after job losses at Valmet Automotive and five subcontractors and suppliers. Parliament agreed with the Commission that the conditions in the fund's rules are met and that Finland is entitled to a financial contribution of EUR 410 310, which is 60% of the total cost of EUR 683 850. The money covers personalised services such as job-seeking training, job and career coaching, vocational training, occupational safety and competence cards, language training, start-up grants, and incentives and allowances, plus preparatory, management, information and publicity, control and reporting activities. Parliament approved the budget decision, meaning the support can go ahead.

   Climate & environmentForeign affairs

   7 Oct 2026 · Budget · report by Nicolae Ștefănuță · 4 ballots · voted 13:16 · A-10-2026-0243 · 2026/0220

   Adopted 601–57–9 · by an overwhelming majority
2. EU–Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products: termination (Resolution)

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution backing the termination of the EU–Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement on timber trade, which aims to combat illegal logging. The agreement, in force since 2013, has not achieved its core objective as Liberia's licensing scheme is not operational. Parliament supports ending the agreement and encourages the Commission to assist Liberia in meeting EU timber regulations and preparing for the deforestation regulation.

   Climate & environmentForeign affairsTrade & customs

   17 Jun 2026 · Resolutions · report by Karin Karlsbro · voted 13:54 · A-10-2026-0146 · 2025/0259M

   Adopted 542–52–70 · by an overwhelming majority
3. 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
4. Fisheries management approaches for safeguarding sensitive species, tackling invasive species and benefiting local economies

   ✦ AI 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
5. Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

   ✦ AI The text concerns a proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 as regards certain obligations of operators and traders under the Deforestation Regulation. Parliament adopted its position at first reading on this proposal. As an agreement was reached between Parliament and Council, Parliament's position corresponds to the final legislative act, Regulation (EU) 2025/2650. 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 & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

   17 Dec 2025 · New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:25 · TA-10-2025-0331 · 2025/0329

   Adopted 405–242–8 · by a clear majority
6. Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted amendments to a proposal for a regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 as regards certain obligations of operators and traders. Parliament adopted its position on the law, meaning MEPs have set out their stance for the first reading of the ordinary legislative procedure. The text amends recitals and articles of the proposal, including provisions on obligations of operators and traders and on the annexes.

   Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

   26 Nov 2025 · New laws · 1st reading · 91 ballots · voted 12:12 · TA-10-2025-0295 · 2025/0329

   Adopted 402–250–8 · by a clear majority
7. Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to conserve and sustainably use marine biodiversity in ocean areas beyond national jurisdiction. The law would implement an international agreement protecting high seas ecosystems, which cover nearly two thirds of the world's oceans. Parliament's position includes amendments to align the text closely with that agreement, covering environmental assessments and area-based management tools. The Council and Commission will now consider Parliament's position before the law can be finalised.

   Climate & environmentForeign affairs

   13 Nov 2025 · New laws · report by Michal Wiezik · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 11:06 · A-10-2025-0205 · 2025/0090

   Adopted 454–172–19 · by a large majority
8. Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

   Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

   13 Nov 2025 · New laws · 1st reading · 2025/0329

   Adopted no count published
9. Key objectives for the CITES COP20 meeting in Uzbekistan

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on the EU's strategic objectives for the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 24 November to 5 December 2025. The text calls for stronger protection of species like sharks, elephants, and eels, and for tackling wildlife crime and corruption linked to illegal trade. It also urges the EU to push for stricter trade rules and better enforcement at the meeting.

   Climate & environment

   23 Oct 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 9 ballots · voted 13:26 · B-10-2025-0450 · 2025/2618

   Adopted no count published
10. 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

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

    Adopted 370–264–9 · by a clear majority

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

    Deforestation Regulation - list of countries presenting a low or high risk

    ✦ AI Parliament objected to the Commission's list of countries with low or high deforestation risk for products sold in the EU, arguing the data is outdated and the method flawed. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and cannot take effect. Parliament calls for a more accurate, transparent and flexible risk classification, including a possible fourth 'negligible risk' category.

    Climate & environmentEconomy & single marketAgriculture, food & fisheries

    9 Jul 2025 · Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:18 · B-10-2025-0321 · 2025/2739

    Adopted 373–289–26 · by a small majority
12. Termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cameroon on forest law enforcement governance and trade in timber and derived products to the Union

    ✦ AI The European Parliament gave its consent to the termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the EU and Cameroon on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber and derived products. This means the agreement, which entered into force in 2011 and was tacitly renewable, will expire on 30 November 2025. Parliament's consent follows the Council's request and the committee's recommendation, and its position will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of member states and Cameroon.

    Climate & environmentForeign affairsTrade & customs

    17 Jun 2025 · Consent · report by Karin Karlsbro · consent procedure · voted 13:44 · A-10-2025-0089 · 2024/0245

    Adopted 583–78–8 · by an overwhelming majority
13. Termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cameroon on forest law enforcement governance and trade in timber and derived products to the Union.

    ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution backing the termination of the EU-Cameroon Voluntary Partnership Agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber. The agreement, in force since 2011, aimed to ensure all Cameroonian timber exports to the EU are legal, but Cameroon has not fully set up the required legality assurance system. Parliament's position supports ending the agreement, as Cameroon has not met its obligations and forest governance has worsened.

    Climate & environmentTrade & customsForeign affairs

    17 Jun 2025 · Resolutions · report by Karin Karlsbro · voted 13:44 · A-10-2025-0094 · 2024/0245M

    Adopted 557–75–37 · by an overwhelming majority
14. The protection status of the wolf (Canis lupus)

    ✦ AI The text concerns a proposal to amend Council Directive 92/43/EEC as regards the protection status of the wolf (Canis lupus). Parliament adopted its position at first reading on this proposal. As an agreement was reached between Parliament and Council, Parliament's position corresponds to the final legislative act, Directive (EU) 2025/1237. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

    Climate & environment

    8 May 2025 · New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:15 · TA-10-2025-0100 · 2025/0058

    Adopted 371–162–37 · by a large majority
15. The protection status of the wolf (Canis lupus)

    Climate & environment

    6 May 2025 · New laws · 1st reading · 2025/0058

    Adopted no count published
16. Deforestation Regulation: provisions relating to the date of application

    ✦ AI The text concerns a proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 as regards provisions relating to the date of application. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, and since an agreement was reached between Parliament and Council, this position corresponds to the final legislative act, Regulation (EU) 2024/3234. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal. In an annexed statement, the Commission says it will publish an updated edition of the Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions and prioritise the operationalization of the Information System, to be available no later than six months before the Regulation enters into application.

    Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

    17 Dec 2024 · New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 12:56 · TA-10-2024-0058 · 2024/0249

    Adopted 546–97–7 · by an overwhelming majority
17. Forest reproductive material of the ‘tested’ category

    ✦ AI The law updates EU rules on importing forest reproductive material, adding the 'tested' category to the existing equivalence regime for third countries. Parliament adopted its position, extending the regime to cover 'tested' material and updating labelling and authority names. The rules apply from 1 January 2025, with the Commission to be informed if its proposal is substantially amended.

    Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environmentEconomy & single market

    17 Dec 2024 · New laws · report by Veronika Vrecionová · 1st reading · 3 ballots · voted 12:58 · A-10-2024-0022 · 2024/0214

    Adopted 499–131–27 · by a large majority

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

    Measures to reduce incidental catches of common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and other small cetaceans in the Bay of Biscay

    ✦ AI The Commission's delegated regulation sets measures to reduce accidental catches of common dolphins and other small cetaceans in the Bay of Biscay. Parliament rejected the objection, so the regulation will now apply. The resolution had asked the Commission to withdraw the regulation.

    Agriculture, food & fisheriesClimate & environment

    27 Nov 2024 · Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 12:27 · B-10-2024-0178 · 2024/2842

    Rejected 123–511–42 · by a large majority
19. Deforestation Regulation: provisions relating to the date of application

    ✦ AI The text concerns a proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, the Deforestation Regulation, as regards provisions relating to the date of application. Parliament adopted its position on this law at first reading, meaning it has set out its stance and usually needs to agree with the Council before the law is final. The adopted amendments touch on several parts of the existing regulation, including recitals and articles on obligations and checks.

    Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

    14 Nov 2024 · New laws · 1st reading · 17 ballots · voted 11:10 · TA-10-2024-0031 · 2024/0249

    Adopted 371–240–30 · by a clear majority
20. Deforestation Regulation: provisions relating to the date of application

    Climate & environmentAgriculture, food & fisheries

    23 Oct 2024 · New laws · 1st reading · 2024/0249

    Adopted no count published

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2026/0220 Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/003 FI/Valmet Automotive – Finland 7 Oct 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/0259M EU–Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products: termination (Resolution) 17 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2023/0228 Production and marketing of forest reproductive material 19 May 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2025/2011 Fisheries management approaches for safeguarding sensitive species, tackling invasive species and benefiting local economies 10 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2025/0329 Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders 17 Dec 2025 · 3 votes
6. 2025/0090 Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction 13 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
7. 2025/2618 Key objectives for the CITES COP20 meeting in Uzbekistan 23 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
8. 2023/0413 Monitoring framework for resilient European forests 21 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
9. 2025/2739 Deforestation Regulation - list of countries presenting a low or high risk 9 Jul 2025 · 1 vote
10. 2024/0245 Termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cameroon on forest law enforcement governance and trade in timber and derived products to the Union 17 Jun 2025 · 1 vote
11. 2024/0245M Termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cameroon on forest law enforcement governance and trade in timber and derived products to the Union. 17 Jun 2025 · 1 vote
12. 2025/0058 The protection status of the wolf (Canis lupus) 8 May 2025 · 2 votes

Who backs what

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

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.