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EU Parl Watch

Plenary session of 6–9 Oct, day 4 of 4

Thursday 9 October 2025

12 decisions · 10 passed · 2 failed · 68 · 13:09–13:34

AI:The day in brief

Parliament adopted its position on European Works Councils and rejected two censure motions against the Commission, while passing resolutions on human rights and crises.

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. Jobs, social affairs & equality, New EU law

    Decision 1:Establishment and functioning of European Works Councils - effective enforcement

    Report by Dennis Radtke ·

    Passed 414 for · 139 against · 61 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend the directive on European Works Councils, aiming to improve their establishment and functioning and to ensure effective enforcement of transnational information and consultation rights.

Resolutions & reports · 11

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 179 for · 378 against · 37 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The European Parliament voted on a motion of censure against the European Commission, which would have expressed Parliament's lack of confidence in the Commission.

  2. EU institutions & Parliament, Resolution

    Decision 3:Motion of censure on the Commission

    Motion for a resolution

    Rejected 133 for · 383 against · 78 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The motion of censure criticised the Commission over an EU–US trade deal, the EU–Mercosur Agreement, the situation in Gaza, and social and climate crises.

  3. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 4:10th anniversary of the detention of jailed Swedish publisher Gui Minhai in China

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 546 for · 3 against · 44 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The text reiterates demands for China to comply with international obligations, ensuring access to family, legal representation, consular officials, and medical care.

  4. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 5:Humanitarian and security situation in Haiti, in particular the rising power of criminal gangs and the recent massacre in Cabaret

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 550 for · 3 against · 54 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:It condemns gang violence, sexual violence, and the recruitment of minors, and demands an immediate cessation of these activities.

  5. EU institutions & Parliament, Resolution

    Decision 6:Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions in 2024

    Report by Fredis Beleris

    Adopted 535 for · 24 against · 55 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The report notes that Parliament received 1,518 petitions in 2024, a 4.3% increase from 2023, with the environment, fundamental rights, and the rule of law among the main concerns.

  6. Economy & single market, Resolution

    Decision 7:The role of simple tax rules and tax fragmentation in European competitiveness

    Report by Michalis Hadjipantela

    Adopted 499 for · 66 against · 53 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The text calls for reducing regulatory and administrative burdens, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, and for digitalising tax administration.

  7. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 8:Situation in Afghanistan: supporting women and communities affected by the recent earthquakes

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 504 for · 74 against · 30 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The text urges international actors to deliver aid, lift restrictions on humanitarian access, and condemn measures like internet shutdowns.

  8. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 9:United response to recent Russian violations of the EU Member States’ airspace and critical infrastructure

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 469 for · 97 against · 38 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text condemns Russia's military and hybrid provocations, expresses solidarity with affected states, and calls for a coordinated EU response with NATO.

  9. Jobs, social affairs & equality, Resolution

    Decision 10:Second World Summit for Social Development

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 360 for · 210 against · 37 abstained by a clear majority

    AI summary:The text stresses the EU's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the European Pillar of Social Rights, and highlights persistent inequalities, poverty, housing and skills challenges.

  10. Jobs, social affairs & equality, Resolution

    Decision 11:Declaration of principles for a gender-equal society

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

    AI summary:The text welcomes the declaration's overall objectives but regrets that mothers are not better supported and criticises quota systems and affirmative action as unfair.

  11. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 12:Arbitrary detention of EU citizens Javier Marañón Montero and David Rodríguez Ballesta in Equatorial Guinea

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

    AI summary:It expresses grave concern and calls on the authorities to secure their immediate release, demanding urgent medical evacuation for one detainee in critical health.