Plenary session of 10–13 Feb, day 2 of 4
Tuesday 11 February 2025
4 decisions · 4 passed · 34 A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. · 12:43–12:53
AI:The day in brief
Parliament gave its consent to three international agreements and adopted its position on the European Central Bank's annual report.
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International agreements & consent · 3
Treaties and agreements Parliament can only approve or refuse as a whole — no amendments are possible.
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Foreign affairs, International agreement
Decision 1:Renewal of the Agreement on cooperation in science and technology between the European Community and Ukraine
Committee report · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 591 for · 9 against · 9 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The agreement, first signed in 2002, has been renewed four times and will otherwise stay unchanged.
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Agriculture, food & fisheries, International agreement
Decision 2:Conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol (2024-2029) implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cabo Verde
Committee report · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 507 for · 76 against · 16 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:In return, the EU will pay Cabo Verde an annual financial contribution of 780,000 euros, partly for access to fishing resources and partly to support the development of Cabo Verde's fisheries sector.
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Transport & tourism, International agreement
Decision 3:Conclusion of an agreement between the European Union and the government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh on certain aspects of air services
Committee report · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 562 for · 17 against · 3 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The agreement updates bilateral air services deals between Bangladesh and seven EU member states, removing references to the UK after its withdrawal.
Resolutions & reports · 1
Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.
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Economy & single market, Resolution
Decision 4:European Central Bank – annual report 2024
Committee report
Adopted 378 for · 233 against · 26 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The resolution stresses the ECB's primary objective of price stability, its political independence, and the need to avoid monetary financing of governments.