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1. Acceleration of permit-granting for defence readiness projects (Omnibus V)

   Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation to speed up the granting of permits for defence readiness projects. This is Parliament's first reading position, and it usually needs to agree with the Council before the law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

   Economy & single marketDefence & security

   16 Sept 2026 · New laws · report by Lucia Yar, Henrik Dahl · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:11 · A-10-2025-0271 · 2025/0172

   Adopted 540–105–22 · by an overwhelming majority
2. Defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for the defence industry (Omnibus V)

   Parliament set out its position on a proposed regulation that amends several existing EU laws on chemicals so as to remove regulatory and administrative burdens for defence readiness and speed up approval and authorisation procedures for the defence industry. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, which means MEPs have agreed where Parliament stands on the proposal; it usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it 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.

   Foreign affairsDefence & securityEconomy & single market

   16 Sept 2026 · New laws · report by Sven Mikser, Pierfrancesco Maran, Aura Salla · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:12 · A-10-2025-0273 · 2025/0176

   Adopted 530–125–12 · by a large majority
3. Establishing the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund

   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
4. Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act

   Economy & single marketTrade & customs

   9 Jul 2026 · New laws · committee report · 1st reading · 2 ballots · A-10-2026-0192 · 2025/0385

   Adopted no count published
5. Opportunities and challenges presented by a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade

   The resolution sets out Parliament's position on a comprehensive EU strategy for artificial intelligence in trade, covering both AI deployment for competitiveness and trade in AI inputs. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, endorsing an integrated approach that combines openness with resilience and rule-shaping. It calls for action to support AI adoption, secure critical inputs like semiconductors, and promote international cooperation, including through the WTO.

   Digital, AI & dataTrade & customsEconomy & single market

   20 May 2026 · Resolutions · report by Brando Benifei · voted 13:45 · A-10-2026-0122 · 2025/2112

   Adopted 527–62–59 · by an overwhelming majority
6. Negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market

   Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU regulation to address the negative trade effects of global steel overcapacity on the Union market. The regulation aims to protect the EU steel sector, which is vital for competitiveness, economic security, and decarbonisation, while remaining WTO-compliant. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and to forward the position to the Council and national parliaments.

   Economy & single marketTrade & customs

   19 May 2026 · New laws · report by Karin Karlsbro · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 14:20 · A-10-2026-0012 · 2025/0726

   Adopted 606–16–39 · by an overwhelming majority
7. Protection of EU companies, jobs and products against unfair competition from third countries

   Parliament adopted a resolution on protecting EU companies, jobs and products from unfair competition by non-EU countries. The text calls for action against artificially low-priced imports caused by dumping, subsidies, overcapacity, or lower standards, which harm EU producers and consumers. It also addresses risks from non-EU online platforms and e-commerce imports that bypass EU safety and environmental rules. Parliament asks the Commission to enforce existing trade-defence instruments and ensure fair competition.

   Economy & single marketTrade & customs

   29 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · B-10-2026-0185 · 2025/2955

   Adopted no count published
8. Tackling barriers to the single market for defence

   Parliament adopted a resolution on tackling barriers to the single market for defence, which addresses fragmentation, regulatory hurdles, and underinvestment in the European defence industry. The resolution calls for deeper reforms to improve cross-border cooperation, interoperability, and competitiveness, noting that defence equipment prices are roughly 30 % higher without full EU-wide cooperation. It also highlights the need to support small and medium-sized enterprises and to address intellectual property and licensing issues in publicly funded defence research.

   Defence & securityEconomy & single market

   11 Mar 2026 · Resolutions · report by Tobias Cremer · 3 ballots · voted 13:09 · A-10-2026-0017 · 2025/2143

   Adopted 393–169–67 · by a large majority
9. European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure

   Parliament adopted a resolution on European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure, setting out its position on reducing EU dependence on foreign technologies. The text calls for boosting private investment in European tech firms, using public procurement to favour European suppliers, and aligning cybersecurity certification with French SecNumCloud standards. It also urges reforms to encourage strategic mergers and public-private partnerships, aiming to strengthen the EU's digital value chain from research to market.

   Digital, AI & dataEconomy & single market

   22 Jan 2026 · Resolutions · report by Sarah Knafo · 23 ballots · voted 12:08 · A-10-2025-0107 · 2025/2007

   Adopted 471–68–71 · by a large majority
10. European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC)

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposed Council regulation amending the rules of the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC). The regulation aims to support setting up and operating AI Gigafactories in Europe, which are large-scale facilities for developing frontier AI models. Parliament approved the Commission proposal as amended and calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly.

    Digital, AI & dataEconomy & single market

    17 Dec 2025 · New laws · report by Borys Budka · consultation · voted 12:27 · A-10-2025-0241 · 2025/0229

    Adopted 604–37–18 · by an overwhelming majority
11. European Defence Readiness 2030: assessment of needs

    Parliament adopted a resolution assessing the EU's defence needs up to 2030, focusing on financing and industrial readiness. The text calls for closing the defence investment gap and improving access to capital for defence companies, including small firms. It asks the Commission and member states to address obstacles such as procurement delays and restrictive investment rules.

    Economy & single marketDefence & security

    17 Dec 2025 · Resolutions · report by Christophe Gomart · 3 ballots · voted 12:30 · A-10-2025-0243 · 2025/2142

    Adopted 425–120–96 · by a large majority
12. Incentivising defence-related investments in the EU budget to implement the ReArm Europe Plan

    Parliament adopted its position on a law to incentivise defence-related investments in the EU budget, implementing the ReArm Europe Plan. The law amends several EU funding programmes to support defence technologies, dual-use research, and military mobility, without creating new instruments. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

    Economy & single marketDefence & securityEU budget & funds

    16 Dec 2025 · New laws · report by Rihards Kols · 1st reading · 6 ballots · voted 13:07 · A-10-2025-0172 · 2025/0103

    Adopted 519–119–25 · by a large majority
13. European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’)

    Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to set up the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) and measures to ensure timely supply of defence products. The programme aims to strengthen Europe's defence industry and support Ukraine's defence industry, with funding from the EU budget. Parliament's position includes amendments to the Commission's proposal, such as increasing funding and redirecting resources from the SAFE instrument. The next step is for Parliament to negotiate with the Council before the law can be finalised.

    Economy & single marketForeign affairsDefence & security

    25 Nov 2025 · New laws · report by Raphaël Glucksmann, François-Xavier Bellamy · 1st reading · 12 ballots · voted 12:28 · A-10-2025-0084 · 2024/0061

    Adopted 457–148–33 · by a large majority
14. Future of the EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector: leveraging research, boosting innovation and enhancing competitiveness

    Parliament adopted a resolution on the future of the EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector, focusing on research, innovation, and competitiveness. The text calls for reducing regulatory and financial obstacles, shortening authorisation procedures, and improving access to capital and feedstock. It also recommends creating a Chief Biotechnology Officer in the European Commission to improve coordination and support the sector.

    Economy & single market

    10 Jul 2025 · Resolutions · report by Hildegard Bentele · 22 ballots · voted 13:13 · A-10-2025-0123 · 2025/2008

    Adopted 494–83–71 · by a large majority
15. Tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions

    Parliament adopted a resolution on tackling China's export restrictions on rare earth elements and permanent magnets, which it sees as coercive and a serious escalation of trade tensions. The text urges the EU not to make concessions to China in exchange for relaxing the restrictions and to build leverage using pressure points where China depends on EU goods and technologies. It also calls for reducing demand for virgin rare earths, boosting recycling, and funding research into substitutes to strengthen EU resilience.

    Economy & single marketTrade & customsForeign affairs

    10 Jul 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 17 ballots · voted 13:16 · B-10-2025-0331 · 2025/2800

    Adopted 523–75–14 · by an overwhelming majority
16. Clean Industrial Deal

    Parliament adopted a resolution on the Commission's Clean Industrial Deal, a roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation. The adopted text expresses concern about the Deal's potential ineffectiveness and calls for suspending economically harmful Green Deal policies. It urges the Commission to revise or repeal Green Deal legislation and to avoid proposing a 90% net greenhouse gas reduction target for 2040. Parliament also stresses the need for a diversified energy mix, including natural gas, and for technology-neutral approaches.

    Economy & single marketClimate & environment

    19 Jun 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 55 ballots · voted 13:26 · B-10-2025-0278 · 2025/2656

    Adopted 381–173–13 · by a large majority
17. Energy-intensive industries

    Parliament adopted a resolution on energy-intensive industries, which are crucial for the EU's economy, jobs, strategic autonomy, competitiveness, and decarbonisation. The text calls for faster permitting, grid investment, and measures to cut energy costs, such as promoting long-term contracts and reducing taxes. It also urges support for clean technologies, including hydrogen, and better use of emissions trading revenues.

    Climate & environmentEconomy & single marketEnergy

    3 Apr 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 50 ballots · voted 13:26 · B-10-2025-0209 · 2025/2536

    Adopted no count published
18. European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’)

    Defence & securityEconomy & single market

    13 Mar 2025 · New laws · 1st reading

    Adopted no count published

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2025/0172 Acceleration of permit-granting for defence readiness projects (Omnibus V) 16 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/0176 Defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for the defence industry (Omnibus V) 16 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2025/0418 Establishing the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund 15 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2025/0385 Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act 9 Jul 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2025/2112 Opportunities and challenges presented by a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade 20 May 2026 · 1 vote
6. 2025/0726 Negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market 19 May 2026 · 1 vote
7. 2025/2955 Protection of EU companies, jobs and products against unfair competition from third countries 29 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
8. 2025/2143 Tackling barriers to the single market for defence 11 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
9. 2025/2007 European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure 22 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
10. 2025/0229 European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC) 17 Dec 2025 · 1 vote
11. 2025/2142 European Defence Readiness 2030: assessment of needs 17 Dec 2025 · 1 vote
12. 2025/0103 Incentivising defence-related investments in the EU budget to implement the ReArm Europe Plan 16 Dec 2025 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 14 most recent final roll calls about competitiveness & industry. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

The latest final votes, group by group