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1. Suspending the application of the rules on extended producer responsibility for waste, waste electrical and electronical equipment and single use plastic waste (Omnibus VIII on environmental legislation)

   ✦ AI The proposal concerns a directive that would temporarily suspend rules requiring companies to appoint authorised representatives for extended producer responsibility for waste, waste electrical and electronic equipment and single-use plastic waste. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, meaning it has set out its stance on the proposal and will need to agree with the Council before the law is final. 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, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

   Climate & environment

   20 Oct 2026 · New laws · report by Ingeborg Ter Laak · 1st reading · 11 ballots · voted 13:14 · A-10-2026-0267 · 2025/0396

   Adopted 612–8–39 · by an overwhelming majority
2. Suspending the application of the rules on extended producer responsibility for batteries and waste batteries and packaging and packaging waste (Omnibus VIII on environmental legislation)

   ✦ AI The proposal concerns a regulation to temporarily suspend rules on appointing an authorised representative for extended producer responsibility for batteries and waste batteries and for packaging and packaging waste. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, setting out amendments to the Commission proposal. The amendments limit the suspension to micro and small enterprises active across borders, keep it strictly temporary until the future Circular Economy Act applies, and maintain the current framework for producers established in third countries. 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 the national parliaments.

   Climate & environment

   20 Oct 2026 · New laws · report by Ingeborg Ter Laak · 1st reading · 16 ballots · voted 13:17 · A-10-2026-0266 · 2025/0395

   Adopted 616–9–39 · by an overwhelming majority
3. Shipments of waste: export of mixed municipal waste for recovery to Switzerland

   ✦ AI The proposal amends Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 as regards the prohibition on exporting mixed municipal waste destined for recovery, including shipments to Switzerland. 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) 2026/1703. 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 & environmentForeign affairs

   18 Jun 2026 · New laws · 1st reading · voted 13:14 · TA-10-2026-0226 · 2026/0099

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

   ✦ AI 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
5. Shipments of waste: export of mixed municipal waste for recovery to Switzerland

   Climate & environment

   16 Jun 2026 · New laws · 1st reading · 2026/0099

   Adopted no count published
6. Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law setting circularity requirements for vehicle design and rules for managing end-of-life vehicles. The law aims to boost recycling of materials like steel and plastic, improve how old vehicles are handled, and align rules across member states. Parliament's position now goes to the Council for negotiation before the law can be finalized.

   Economy & single marketTransport & tourismClimate & environment

   9 Sept 2025 · New laws · report by Jens Gieseke, Paulius Saudargas · 1st reading · 67 ballots · voted 13:41 · A-10-2025-0158 · 2023/0284

   Adopted 431–145–76 · by a large majority
7. Waste Framework Directive: textiles and food waste

   ✦ AI The draft law amends the Waste Framework Directive to update rules on waste, including textiles and food waste. Parliament approved the Council's position at first reading, meaning the act is adopted as agreed. Parliament instructs its President and Secretary-General to sign the act and arrange its publication in the Official Journal.

   Climate & environment

   9 Sept 2025 · New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2025-0144 · 2023/0234

   no count published
8. Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law that would amend EU rules on battery due diligence policies for economic operators. The position takes over the Commission's proposal, meaning Parliament agrees with the proposed changes. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it makes substantial changes, and will forward its position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

   Climate & environmentHealthEconomy & single market

   10 Jul 2025 · New laws · report by Antonio Decaro · 1st reading · 9 ballots · voted 13:10 · A-10-2025-0134 · 2025/0129

   Adopted 542–97–12 · by an overwhelming majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2025/0395 Suspending the application of the rules on extended producer responsibility for batteries and waste batteries and packaging and packaging waste (Omnibus VIII on environmental legislation) 20 Oct 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/0396 Suspending the application of the rules on extended producer responsibility for waste, waste electrical and electronical equipment and single use plastic waste (Omnibus VIII on environmental legislation) 20 Oct 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2023/0284 Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles 18 Jun 2026 · 2 votes
4. 2026/0099 Shipments of waste: export of mixed municipal waste for recovery to Switzerland 18 Jun 2026 · 2 votes
5. 2023/0234 Waste Framework Directive: textiles and food waste 9 Sept 2025 · 1 vote
6. 2025/0129 Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies 10 Jul 2025 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 6 most recent final roll-call votes about waste & circular economy.

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.