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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. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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

9. 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
10. Dates of application and transitional provisions for chemical products

    Climate & environment

    23 Oct 2025 · New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:03

    Adopted 441–108–11 · by a large majority
11. Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution

    The draft regulation aims to prevent plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution. Parliament approved the Council's position at first reading, meaning the act is adopted in line with that position. Parliament instructs its President and Secretary-General to sign the act and arrange for its publication in the Official Journal.

    Climate & environment

    23 Oct 2025 · New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0203 · 2023/0373

    no count published
12. Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks and improving cooperation among Union agencies in the area of chemicals

    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

    21 Oct 2025 · New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras · 1st reading · voted 13:20 · A-10-2025-0020 · 2023/0455

    Adopted 469–126–50 · by a large majority
13. Common data platform on chemicals, establishing a monitoring and outlook framework for chemicals

    The proposed law would create a common EU data platform on chemicals, making the data findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable, and set up a monitoring and outlook framework for chemicals. Parliament adopted its position on the proposal, backing the plan to centralise chemical safety information and improve coordination across EU legislation. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes its proposal, and will forward its position to the Council, the Commission and national parliaments.

    Climate & environment

    21 Oct 2025 · New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras · 1st reading · voted 13:20 · A-10-2025-0018 · 2023/0453

    Adopted 471–123–48 · by a large majority
14. Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency

    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

    21 Oct 2025 · New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras · 1st reading · voted 13:20 · A-10-2025-0019 · 2023/0454

    Adopted 477–93–76 · by a large majority
15. Dates of application and transitional provisions for chemical products

    Climate & environment

    21 Oct 2025 · New laws · 1st reading

    Adopted no count published
16. CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for 2025 to 2027

    Climate & environmentTransport & tourism

    8 May 2025 · New laws · 1st reading · 22 ballots · voted 13:10

    Adopted 458–101–14 · by a large majority
17. The European Water Resilience Strategy

    Parliament adopted a resolution outlining its position on the upcoming European Water Resilience Strategy, which aims to enhance water resilience and ensure sustainable water management across the EU. The resolution calls for a comprehensive legislative framework covering water efficiency, pollution mitigation, climate adaptation, funding, digitalisation, and cross-border cooperation. It urges binding sectoral targets for water use, stricter enforcement of pollution rules, and the establishment of EU-wide quality standards for PFAS in water. Parliament also asks the Commission to create a dedicated funding line for water resilience in the next EU budget and to promote nature-based solutions and digital tools.

    Climate & environment

    7 May 2025 · Resolutions · report by Thomas Bajada · 33 ballots · voted 14:16 · A-10-2025-0073 · 2024/2104

    Adopted 470–81–92 · by a large majority
18. 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

    Adopted no count published
19. Common data platform on chemicals, establishing a monitoring and outlook framework for chemicals

    The proposal establishes a common data platform on chemicals and a monitoring and outlook framework for chemicals, making data findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable. Parliament adopted its position on the law, endorsing the proposal with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends or replaces its proposal.

    Climate & environment

    1 Apr 2025 · New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:09 · A-10-2025-0018 · 2023/0453

    Adopted 481–170–22 · by a large majority
20. Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency

    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 re-attribution with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.

    Climate & environmentEU institutions & Parliament

    1 Apr 2025 · New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:11 · A-10-2025-0019 · 2023/0454

    Adopted 482–110–81 · by a large majority
21. Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks and improving cooperation among Union agencies in the area of chemicals

    The proposal reassigns scientific and technical tasks among EU agencies dealing with chemicals and improves their cooperation. Parliament adopted its position on the proposed regulation, supporting the changes with amendments. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

    Climate & environmentEU institutions & Parliament

    1 Apr 2025 · New laws · report by Dimitris Tsiodras · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:12 · A-10-2025-0020 · 2023/0455

    Adopted 486–171–18 · by a large majority

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

    Maximum residue levels for carbendazim and thiophanate-methyl

    Parliament objected to a Commission regulation that would have kept import tolerance levels for two pesticides, carbendazim and thiophanate-methyl, on certain imported products. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and those maximum residue levels will not be maintained. Parliament argues the substances are harmful and that keeping the levels would put EU farmers at a disadvantage.

    Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealthClimate & environment

    18 Sept 2024 · Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:18 · B-10-2024-0020 · 2024/2758

    Adopted 516–129–27 · by a large majority

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

    Maximum residue levels for cyproconazole

    The Parliament objected to a Commission regulation that would have kept maximum residue levels for the pesticide cyproconazole in certain imported foods above the default safety limit. The objection was adopted, so the Commission measure is blocked and the proposed residue levels will not take effect. Parliament argues the substance is toxic and its authorisation has expired, so residues should be set at the default value.

    Agriculture, food & fisheriesHealthClimate & environment

    18 Sept 2024 · Objections · motion for a resolution · voted 13:18 · B-10-2024-0021 · 2024/2759

    Adopted 522–127–28 · by a large majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2026/2838 maximum residue levels for flupyradifurone 16 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2026/2652 Implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and risks to the security of supply of medicines 18 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2025/0207 European Chemicals Agency and amending regulations 29 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2025/0531 Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products 29 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2022/0344 Surface water and groundwater pollutants 26 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
6. 2023/0124 Detergents and surfactants 22 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
7. 2025/2975 Maximum residue levels for acetamiprid 18 Dec 2025 · 1 vote
8. 2023/0373 Preventing plastic pellet losses to reduce microplastic pollution 23 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
9. 2023/0453 Common data platform on chemicals, establishing a monitoring and outlook framework for chemicals 21 Oct 2025 · 2 votes
10. 2023/0454 Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks to the European Chemicals Agency 21 Oct 2025 · 2 votes
11. 2023/0455 Re-attribution of scientific and technical tasks and improving cooperation among Union agencies in the area of chemicals 21 Oct 2025 · 2 votes
12. 2024/2104 The European Water Resilience Strategy 7 May 2025 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 15 most recent final roll calls about pollution & chemicals. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

The latest final votes, group by group