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1. Impact of social media and the online environment on young people

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the impact of social media and the online environment on young people, setting out its position on how digital platforms affect children and young adults. The text calls for a comprehensive European strategy that combines safety by design, algorithmic transparency, privacy-respecting age assurance, digital education and stronger enforcement across existing EU rules. It asks the Commission to assess how well current initiatives work and to keep EU action in step with the changing digital environment.

   Digital, AI & data

   17 Sept 2026 · Resolutions · report by Sandro Ruotolo · 13 ballots · voted 13:21 · A-10-2026-0220 · 2025/2081

   Adopted 395–136–80 · by a large majority
2. EU-Switzerland Agreement on the transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime

   The draft Council decision would approve an agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on transferring Passenger Name Record (PNR) data to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute terrorist offences and serious crime. Parliament gave its consent to concluding the agreement, so the agreement can go ahead. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of the Swiss Confederation.

   Foreign affairsDigital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

   16 Sept 2026 · Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 14:18 · A-10-2026-0204 · 2025/0343

   Adopted 549–75–30 · by an overwhelming majority
3. Temporary derogation from the ePrivacy directive

   Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

   9 Jul 2026 · New laws · 2nd reading · 28 ballots · voted 13:21

   28 ballots, no final vote
4. Temporary derogation from certain provisions of the ePrivacy Directive to combat online child sexual abuse

   Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

   7 Jul 2026 · New laws · 2nd reading · voted 13:29

   Adopted 331–304–11 · narrowly
5. EU-Iceland agreement on transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute terrorist offences and serious crime

   The agreement lets airlines transfer passenger name record (PNR) data to Icelandic authorities to prevent and fight terrorism and serious crime. Parliament gave its consent, allowing the Council to conclude the EU-Iceland agreement. The deal sets rules for processing, storage, and retention, with safeguards for privacy and oversight.

   Foreign affairsDigital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

   29 Apr 2026 · Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 14:29 · A-10-2026-0072 · 2025/0156

   Adopted 532–75–28 · by an overwhelming majority
6. EU-Norway Agreement on transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime

   The agreement lets airlines transfer passenger name record (PNR) data between the EU and Norway to prevent and fight terrorism and serious crime. Parliament gave its consent, so the agreement can now be concluded. Parliament asks its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of member states and Norway.

   Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

   29 Apr 2026 · Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 14:30 · A-10-2026-0071 · 2025/0145

   Adopted 532–72–26 · by an overwhelming majority
7. EU-Ecuador Agreement: cooperation between Europol and the Ecuadorian authorities competent for combating serious crime and terrorism

   The agreement allows Europol and Ecuadorian authorities to exchange personal data to fight serious crime and terrorism, with safeguards for privacy and fundamental rights. Parliament gave its consent, so the European Union can conclude the agreement with Ecuador. Parliament asks its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Ecuador.

   Digital, AI & dataForeign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

   11 Mar 2026 · Consent · report by Matthieu Valet · consent procedure · voted 12:52 · A-10-2026-0028 · 2025/0120

   Adopted 586–21–11 · by an overwhelming majority
8. Digitalisation, artificial intelligence and algorithmic management in the workplace – shaping the future of work

   Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the Commission to propose a directive on digitalisation, artificial intelligence and algorithmic management in the workplace. The proposed directive would set rules on transparency, consultation and human oversight, and would apply to workers and solo self-employed persons. It would ban monitoring of emotional states or private behaviour and require human review of key decisions such as hiring, termination and pay changes.

   Jobs, social affairs & equalityDigital, AI & data

   17 Dec 2025 · Resolutions · report by Andrzej Buła · 21 ballots · voted 12:31 · A-10-2025-0244 · 2025/2080

   Adopted 480–83–94 · by a large majority
9. Opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed Agreement on Digital Trade between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore

   The resolution sought an opinion from the Court of Justice on whether the proposed EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement is compatible with the EU Treaties. Parliament rejected the text, meaning it will not request that opinion. The resolution raised concerns about data protection, privacy, and access to source code under the agreement.

   Foreign affairsTrade & customsDigital, AI & data

   13 Nov 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · voted 11:53 · B-10-2025-0479 · 2025/2967

   Rejected 136–432–71 · by a large majority
10. General Data Protection Regulation: additional procedural rules relating to the enforcement of the Regulation

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation laying down additional procedural rules for enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation. The rules aim to streamline cross-border procedures, clarify rights of parties, and introduce deadlines for legal certainty. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

    Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

    21 Oct 2025 · New laws · report by Markéta Gregorová · 1st reading · voted 13:21 · A-9-2024-0045 · 2023/0202

    Adopted 533–43–68 · by an overwhelming majority
11. EU-Brazil Agreement: cooperation with and through Europol and the Federal Police of Brazil

    The agreement sets up cooperation between Europol and Brazil's Federal Police, allowing the transfer of personal and non-personal data to fight serious crime and terrorism. Parliament gave its consent, meaning the EU can conclude the agreement with Brazil. The agreement includes safeguards for human rights, privacy, and data protection, as confirmed by the European Data Protection Supervisor.

    Digital, AI & dataForeign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

    9 Sept 2025 · Consent · report by Nikola Bartůšek · consent procedure · voted 13:51 · A-10-2025-0142 · 2024/0321

    Adopted 606–5–19 · by an overwhelming majority
12. Agreement between Canada and the European Union on the transfer and processing of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data

    The agreement sets rules for transferring and processing airline passenger name record data between Canada and the EU to fight serious crime and terrorism. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, meaning the EU can conclude it. Parliament asks that the agreement be applied with strict safeguards for fundamental rights, as recommended by the European Data Protection Supervisor.

    Digital, AI & dataForeign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

    12 Mar 2025 · Consent · committee report · consent procedure · voted 12:06 · A-10-2025-0013 · 2024/0051

    Adopted 521–90–45 · by a large majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2025/2081 Impact of social media and the online environment on young people 17 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/0343 EU-Switzerland Agreement on the transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime 16 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2025/0145 EU-Norway Agreement on transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime 29 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2025/0156 EU-Iceland agreement on transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute terrorist offences and serious crime 29 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2025/0120 EU-Ecuador Agreement: cooperation between Europol and the Ecuadorian authorities competent for combating serious crime and terrorism 11 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
6. 2025/2080 Digitalisation, artificial intelligence and algorithmic management in the workplace – shaping the future of work 17 Dec 2025 · 1 vote
7. 2025/2967 Opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed Agreement on Digital Trade between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore 13 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
8. 2023/0202 General Data Protection Regulation: additional procedural rules relating to the enforcement of the Regulation 21 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
9. 2024/0321 EU-Brazil Agreement: cooperation with and through Europol and the Federal Police of Brazil 9 Sept 2025 · 1 vote
10. 2024/0051 Agreement between Canada and the European Union on the transfer and processing of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data 12 Mar 2025 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 11 most recent final roll calls about data protection & privacy. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

The latest final votes, group by group