Plenary session of 31 Mar – 3 Apr, day 3 of 4
Wednesday 2 April 2025
9 decisions · 9 passed · 262 A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. · 13:08–14:41
AI:The day in brief
Parliament adopted positions on security of identity documents, gave consent to international agreements, and set budget guidelines for 2026.
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New EU laws · 1
Parliament’s position on proposed laws. It usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final.
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EU institutions & Parliament, New EU law
Decision 1:Strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement
Report by Malik Azmani · Parliament gives its opinion on a proposal. The Council decides, but must wait for Parliament’s opinion.
Passed 377 for · 279 against · 16 abstained by a small majority
AI summary:The proposal follows a Court of Justice ruling that the previous law was based on the wrong legal basis.
International agreements & consent · 3
Treaties and agreements Parliament can only approve or refuse as a whole — no amendments are possible.
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Trade & customs, International agreement
Decision 2:Agreements on Financial Mechanisms for the period May 2021 - April 2028 (EEA: EU-Iceland-Liechtenstein-Norway; Norwegian: EU-Norway); Additional Protocols to EEC-Norway Agreement and to EEC-Iceland Agreement
Report by Željana Zovko · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 528 for · 121 against · 32 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:These arrangements provide a financial contribution to economic and social cohesion in the EEA, with new concessions and flexibility on unexhausted quotas.
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Agriculture, food & fisheries, International agreement
Decision 3:Protocol on the Implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (2024-2029)
Report by Eric Sargiacomo · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 518 for · 104 against · 61 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The protocol lets EU vessels fish for tuna, cephalopods, shrimps and demersal species in Guinea-Bissau waters.
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Foreign affairs, International agreement
Decision 4:EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Agreement: cooperation between Eurojust and the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina competent for judicial cooperation in criminal matters
Report by Jaroslav Bžoch · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 619 for · 9 against · 45 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The agreement enhances judicial cooperation between Eurojust and Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities to combat serious crime, including organised crime and terrorism.
Resolutions & reports · 5
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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EU budget & funds, Resolution
Decision 5:Guidelines for the 2026 budget – Section III
Report by Andrzej Halicki
Adopted 441 for · 173 against · 70 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The adopted text calls for additional investment in defence, research, innovation, SMEs, health, energy, migration and border protection, alongside administrative simplification.
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Agriculture, food & fisheries, Resolution
Decision 6:Protocol on the Implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (2024-2029) (Resolution)
Report by Eric Sargiacomo
Adopted 605 for · 68 against · 10 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The resolution is Parliament's official position, accompanying its consent to the protocol, and includes recommendations for the Commission to consider during implementation.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 7:Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2024
Report by David McAllister
Adopted 378 for · 188 against · 105 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The report focuses on strategic trends, including Russia's war against Ukraine, the Middle East, cooperation with like-minded partners, and the visibility of EU action abroad.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 8:Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2024
Report by Nicolás Pascual de la Parte
Adopted 399 for · 198 against · 71 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The report addresses the EU's response to security threats since Russia's war against Ukraine and other crises, and proposes ways to strengthen defence capabilities.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 9:Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2024
Report by Isabel Wiseler-Lima
Adopted 390 for · 116 against · 126 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:It calls for action to promote and protect human rights, democracy, and fundamental freedoms globally.