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EU Parl Watch

Plenary session of 8–11 Sept, day 4 of 4

Thursday 11 September 2025

10 decisions · 9 passed · 1 without a final vote · 69 · 13:10–13:43

AI:The day in brief

Parliament adopted positions on two new EU laws and passed several resolutions on human rights and other issues, with broad cross-party support on most items.

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

New EU laws · 2

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

  1. Economy & single market, New EU law

    Decision 1:Package travel and linked travel arrangements: make the protection of travellers more effective and simplify and clarify certain aspects

    Report by Alex Agius Saliba ·

    Passed 535 for · 36 against · 47 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The adopted text revises definitions, insolvency protection, cancellation rights, and introduces rules on vouchers and complaint handling.

  2. Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law

    Decision 2:Cooperation among enforcement authorities regarding unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain

    Committee report ·

    Negotiating mandate approved Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

    AI summary:The law would help authorities gather information, find infringements, and impose fines on buyers in other member states.

Resolutions & reports · 8

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

  1. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 3:Detention of EU citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 597 for · 0 against · 5 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:It calls for their immediate release and urges Turkish authorities to provide medical care and ensure an independent investigation.

  2. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 4:Case of Victoire Ingabire in Rwanda

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 549 for · 2 against · 41 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The text calls for her immediate release and that of other Dalfa-Umurinzi members and journalists held on abusive charges.

  3. Jobs, social affairs & equality, Resolution

    Decision 5:A new vision for the European Universities alliances

    Report by Laurence Farreng

    Adopted 461 for · 100 against · 48 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The European Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its vision for the European Universities alliances, networks of universities that promote student mobility and pedagogical innovation.

  4. Economy & single market, Resolution

    Decision 6:Implementation and streamlining of EU internal market rules to strengthen the single market

    Report by Anna-Maja Henriksson

    Adopted 459 for · 65 against · 90 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text calls for cutting red tape, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, and for better implementation of existing rules.

  5. EU institutions & Parliament, Resolution

    Decision 7:Stock-taking of the European elections 2024

    Report by Ľubica Karvašová

    Adopted 388 for · 186 against · 34 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text notes the highest turnout in 25 years and calls for reforms to harmonise electoral procedures across member states.

  6. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 8:Gaza at breaking point: EU action to combat famine and the urgent need to release hostages and move towards a two-state solution

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 305 for · 151 against · 122 abstained by a clear majority

    AI summary:The text condemns Hamas's terrorism, demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and stresses that aid must not be diverted to terrorist groups.

  7. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 9:Situation in Colombia after the wave of recent terrorist attacks

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 355 for · 173 against · 15 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Colombia after a wave of recent terrorist attacks, condemning the assassination of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay and other violence.

  8. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 10:Case of Abdoul Aziz Goma, arbitrarily detained in Togo

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

    AI summary:The text urges Togolese authorities to release him immediately and unconditionally, vacate his conviction, guarantee his safety, and facilitate urgent medical evacuation.