Plenary session of 31 Mar – 3 Apr, day 4 of 4
Thursday 3 April 2025
9 decisions · 7 passed · 2 without a final vote · 73 A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. · 13:09–13:40
AI:The day in brief
MEPs adopted positions on new laws and resolutions, covering migration, agriculture, corporate rules, and human rights, with broad cross-party support on most files.
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New EU laws · 3
Parliament’s position on proposed laws. It usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final.
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Migration & asylum, New EU law
Decision 1:Establishing an EU talent pool
Report by Abir Al-Sahlani · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 327 for · 229 against · 50 abstained
AI summary:The EU talent pool is a proposed EU-wide platform to match jobseekers from non-EU countries with employers in the Union.
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Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law
Decision 2:Granting equivalence with EU requirements to Moldova and Ukraine as regards field inspections and production of seed
Report by Veronika Vrecionová · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 411 for · 191 against · 13 abstained
AI summary:The proposal updates EU rules on recognising field inspections and seed production in Moldova and Ukraine as equivalent to EU standards for certain crops.
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Economy & single market, New EU law
Decision 3:Amending Directives (EU) 2022/2464 and (EU) 2024/1760 as regards the dates from which Member States are to apply certain corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements
Council / Commission text · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Passed 531 for · 69 against · 17 abstained by an overwhelming majority
Resolutions & reports · 6
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 4:Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2026 – Section I – European Parliament
Report by Matjaž Nemec
Adopted 432 for · 127 against · 54 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text endorses an agreement to adjust specific budget lines, including reductions for rent and energy, and increases for staff remuneration and political groups.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 5:Prosecution of journalists in Cameroon, notably the cases of Amadou Vamoulké, Kingsley Fomunyuy Njoka, Mancho Bibixy, Thomas Awah Junior, Tsi Conrad
Motion for a resolution
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:It calls for the immediate release of all arbitrarily detained individuals and urges Cameroon to ensure fair trials in line with international standards.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 6:Execution spree in Iran and the confirmation of the death sentences of activists Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani
Motion for a resolution
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:It calls on Iran to revoke the death sentences, annul convictions, release political prisoners, and review cases under international human rights law.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 7:Immediate risk of further repression by Lukashenka’s regime in Belarus - threats from the Investigative Committee
Motion for a resolution
Adopted 535 for · 19 against · 55 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Belarusian authorities' persecution of citizens for peaceful democratic activities abroad, calling it an infringement on host countries' sovereignty.
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Climate & environment, Resolution
Decision 8:Energy-intensive industries
Motion for a resolution
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:The text calls for faster permitting, grid investment, and measures to cut energy costs, such as promoting long-term contracts and reducing taxes.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 9:Targeted attacks against Christians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo – defending religious freedom and security
Motion for a resolution
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the terrorist attacks and targeted killings of Christians by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).