Plenary session of 7–10 Jul, day 2 of 4
Tuesday 8 July 2025
9 decisions · 9 passed · 66 A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. · 13:29–14:00
AI:The day in brief
Parliament adopted positions on new laws and gave consent to an international agreement, covering topics from euro adoption to fisheries.
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New EU laws · 4
Parliament’s position on proposed laws. It usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final.
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Economy & single market, New EU law
Decision 1:Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro on 1 January 2026
Report by Eva Maydell · Parliament gives its opinion on a proposal. The Council decides, but must wait for Parliament’s opinion.
Passed 531 for · 69 against · 79 abstained by a large majority
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Energy, New EU law
Decision 2:The role of gas storage for securing gas supplies ahead of the winter season
Report by Borys Budka · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Passed 542 for · 109 against · 30 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The rules would lower the storage filling target to 83% by 1 November, with flexibility for member states to deviate under certain market conditions.
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Migration & asylum, New EU law
Decision 3:Temporary derogation from certain provisions of Regulations (EU) 2017/2226 and (EU) 2016/399
Report by Assita Kanko · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Passed 572 for · 42 against · 67 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The European Parliament adopted its position on a regulation allowing a progressive start of operations for the Entry/Exit System (EES), a database registering entries and exits of third-country nationals at Schengen borders.
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Economy & single market, New EU law
Decision 4:VAT: taxable persons, special scheme and special arrangements for declaration and payment, relating to distance sales of imported goods
Report by Ľudovít Ódor · Parliament gives its opinion on a proposal. The Council decides, but must wait for Parliament’s opinion.
Passed 623 for · 26 against · 28 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The draft law updates VAT rules for platforms and suppliers facilitating distance sales of imported goods, making them liable for import VAT if they do not use the import one-stop-shop (IOSS).
International agreements & consent · 1
Treaties and agreements Parliament can only approve or refuse as a whole — no amendments are possible.
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Agriculture, food & fisheries, International agreement
Decision 5:EU-Greenland and Denmark Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement: Implementing Protocol 2025-2030
Report by Emma Fourreau · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 616 for · 29 against · 36 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:In return, the EU pays an annual financial contribution of EUR 17 296 857, covering access rights and support for Greenland's fisheries policy.
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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Agriculture, food & fisheries, Resolution
Decision 6:EU-Greenland and Denmark Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement: Implementing Protocol 2025-2030 (Resolution)
Report by Emma Fourreau
Adopted 561 for · 109 against · 11 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The resolution backs the protocol, making it Parliament's official position, and stresses the need to follow scientific advice, improve data collection, and protect marine ecosystems.
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EU budget & funds, Resolution
Decision 7:Financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2024
Report by Francisco Assis
Adopted 417 for · 188 against · 75 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The report covers the EIB's role in closing Europe's investment gap, supporting competitiveness, climate action, security and defence, social infrastructure, and digital transformation.
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Energy, Resolution
Decision 8:Security of energy supply in the EU
Report by Beata Szydło
Adopted 459 for · 170 against · 30 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text calls for a reassessment of EU energy policy, including a phase-out of all energy imports from Russia and stronger coordination among member states.
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Resolution
Decision 9:Preserving the memory of the victims of the post war communist period in Slovenia
Motion for a resolution
Adopted 357 for · 266 against · 16 abstained by a small majority
Electronic vote: totals recorded, but not how each MEP voted.
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution on preserving the memory of victims of the post-war communist period in Slovenia, condemning all forms of totalitarianism and calling for remembrance and reconciliation.