Plenary session of 8–11 Sept, day 2 of 4
Tuesday 9 September 2025
10 decisions · 9 passed · 1 without a final vote · 107 A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. · 13:41–14:19
AI:The day in brief
Parliament adopted positions on new EU laws, gave consent to international agreements, and passed resolutions on public procurement and Ukraine, shaping policy across several areas.
Written by AI from the day's votes · counts are the official record · Report a problem
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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Economy & single market, New EU law
Decision 1:Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles
Report by Jens Gieseke, Paulius Saudargas · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Passed 431 for · 145 against · 76 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The law aims to boost recycling of materials like steel and plastic, improve how old vehicles are handled, and align rules across member states.
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Transport & tourism, New EU law
Decision 2:Extension of the derogation for heavy-duty vehicles with zero emissions
Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Urgent procedure agreed Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
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Climate & environment, New EU law
Decision 3:Waste Framework Directive: textiles and food waste
Committee report · Parliament’s vote on the Council’s position on a proposed law, after the first reading.
Approved without a vote Approved without a vote — nobody moved to reject or amend the Council’s position, so nothing was counted.
AI summary:The draft law amends the Waste Framework Directive to update rules on waste, including textiles and food waste.
International agreements & consent · 2
Treaties and agreements Parliament can only approve or refuse as a whole — no amendments are possible.
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Digital, AI & data, International agreement
Decision 4:EU-Brazil Agreement: cooperation with and through Europol and the Federal Police of Brazil
Report by Nikola Bartůšek · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 606 for · 5 against · 19 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The agreement sets up cooperation between Europol and Brazil's Federal Police, allowing the transfer of personal and non-personal data to fight serious crime and terrorism.
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Foreign affairs, International agreement
Decision 5:EU-Kyrgyz Republic Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
Report by Nacho Sánchez Amor · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 473 for · 114 against · 58 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:Parliament voted on the draft Council decision to conclude the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the Kyrgyz Republic.
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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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 6:EU-Kyrgyz Republic Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (Resolution)
Report by Nacho Sánchez Amor
Adopted 434 for · 49 against · 168 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The resolution expresses concern about democratic backsliding and human rights abuses in Kyrgyzstan and calls for a review of the agreement within three years to verify compliance with its essential elements.
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Economy & single market, Resolution
Decision 7:Public procurement
Report by Piotr Müller
Adopted 432 for · 95 against · 124 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text calls for simplifying procedures, boosting competition and SME participation, and shifting awards towards quality rather than lowest price.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 8:2023 and 2024 reports on Ukraine
Report by Michael Gahler
Adopted 418 for · 135 against · 41 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The resolution condemns Russia's aggression, supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and stresses the need for reforms in democracy, rule of law, and anti-corruption.
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EU institutions & Parliament, Appointment
Decision 9:Partial renewal of Members of the Court of Auditors – Joëlle Elvinger
Committee report
Appointment approved 530 for · 41 against · 70 abstained by an overwhelming majority
Electronic vote: totals recorded, but not how each MEP voted.
AI summary:Parliament decided on the Council's nomination of Joëlle Elvinger as a Member of the Court of Auditors, following an evaluation by its Committee on Budgetary Control.
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EU institutions & Parliament, Appointment
Decision 10:Partial renewal of Members of the Court of Auditors – Stef Blok
Committee report
Appointment approved 462 for · 129 against · 25 abstained by a large majority
Electronic vote: totals recorded, but not how each MEP voted.
AI summary:The decision delivers a favourable opinion on the nomination, making it Parliament's official position.