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EU Parl Watch

Plenary session of 7–10 Jul, day 4 of 4

Thursday 10 July 2025

7 decisions · 6 passed · 1 failed · 37 · 13:03–13:18

AI:The day in brief

Parliament adopted positions on battery rules and several human rights resolutions, while rejecting a censure motion against the Commission.

Written by AI from the day's votes · counts are the official record · Report a problem

New EU laws · 1

Parliament’s position on proposed laws. It usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final.

  1. Climate & environment, New EU law

    Decision 1:Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies

    Report by Antonio Decaro ·

    Passed 542 for · 97 against · 12 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The position takes over the Commission's proposal, meaning Parliament agrees with the proposed changes.

Resolutions & reports · 6

Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.

  1. EU institutions & Parliament, Resolution

    Decision 2:Motion of censure on the Commission

    Motion for a resolution

    Rejected 175 for · 360 against · 18 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The European Parliament voted on a motion of censure against the European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, over alleged failures in transparency and accountability.

  2. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 3:Case of Ryan Cornelius in Dubai

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 511 for · 50 against · 75 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The resolution expresses deep concern over his continued arbitrary detention, citing violations of international law and inhumane treatment due to his deteriorating health.

  3. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 4:Arbitrary arrest and torture of Belgian-Portuguese researcher Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 617 for · 4 against · 18 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:It demands his immediate and unconditional release and insists that any judicial proceedings comply with due process guarantees.

  4. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 5:Urgent need to protect religious minorities in Syria following the recent terrorist attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 625 for · 7 against · 10 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning all violent attacks in Syria, notably those targeting ethnic and religious groups, and expressing solidarity with victims.

  5. Economy & single market, Resolution

    Decision 6:Future of the EU biotechnology and biomanufacturing sector: leveraging research, boosting innovation and enhancing competitiveness

    Report by Hildegard Bentele

    Adopted 494 for · 83 against · 71 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text calls for reducing regulatory and financial obstacles, shortening authorisation procedures, and improving access to capital and feedstock.

  6. Economy & single market, Resolution

    Decision 7:Tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 523 for · 75 against · 14 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The text urges the EU not to make concessions to China in exchange for relaxing the restrictions and to build leverage using pressure points where China depends on EU goods and technologies.