Plenary session of 16–19 Jun, day 3 of 4
Wednesday 18 June 2025
7 decisions · 7 passed · 94 A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. · 13:03–13:32
AI:The day in brief
The European Parliament adopted positions on financial aid to Egypt, two Energy Charter Treaty agreements, and reports on the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the rule of law.
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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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Foreign affairs, New EU law
Decision 1:Macro-financial assistance to Egypt
Report by Céline Imart · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Passed 386 for · 132 against · 49 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The assistance aims to help Egypt address its external financing needs and support structural reforms, with disbursements tied to progress on human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
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Energy, New EU law
Decision 2:EU/Euratom Agreement on the interpretation and application of the Energy Charter Treaty: adoption by Euratom
Report by Borys Budka · Parliament gives its opinion on a proposal. The Council decides, but must wait for Parliament’s opinion.
Passed 557 for · 47 against · 46 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:Parliament asks the Council to notify it if the Council intends to depart from the approved text and to consult Parliament again if substantial amendments are made.
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Energy, New EU law
Decision 3:Adoption by the Union of the Agreement on the interpretation and application of the Energy Charter Treaty
Report by Anna Cavazzini, Borys Budka · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Passed 554 for · 53 against · 37 abstained by an overwhelming majority
Resolutions & reports · 4
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:Implementation report on the Recovery and Resilience Facility
Report by Victor Negrescu, Siegfried Mureşan
Adopted 421 for · 180 against · 55 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The report assesses the Facility's performance and impact, and proposes improvements for the rest of its implementation period.
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Justice, rule of law & rights, Resolution
Decision 5:The Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law report
Report by Ana Catarina Mendes
Adopted 405 for · 210 against · 36 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The resolution calls for protecting media freedom, civil society, judicial independence, and fundamental rights, including sexual and reproductive rights.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 6:2023 and 2024 reports on Montenegro
Report by Marjan Šarec
Adopted 470 for · 102 against · 77 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The resolution welcomes Montenegro's leading position in the accession process and its full alignment with EU foreign policy, while stressing the need for continued reforms, especially in rule of law and fight against corruption.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 7:2023 and 2024 reports on Moldova
Report by Sven Mikser
Adopted 456 for · 118 against · 51 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text commends Moldova's reform efforts despite challenges and supports the opening of accession negotiations on clusters 1, 2 and 6, while condemning external interference.