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EU Parl Watch

Plenary session of 24–27 Nov, day 4 of 4

Thursday 27 November 2025

13 decisions · 13 passed · 125 · 12:03–12:40

AI:The day in brief

Parliament adopted positions on two internal market transparency laws and blocked a Commission measure on Tanzania, while passing resolutions on human rights in Tanzania and Iran.

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:Amending Regulations on the Internal Market Information System (IMI) and on the single digital gateway as regards certain harmonisation requirements on transparency

    Report by Adina Vălean ·

    Passed 400 for · 77 against · 132 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The adopted text updates the annexes of the two regulations to reflect the new requirements.

  2. Economy & single market, New EU law

    Decision 2:Harmonised requirements in the internal market on transparency of third countries interest representation

    Report by Adina Vălean ·

    Passed 392 for · 88 against · 133 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The directive aims to harmonise registration requirements across member states and create an EU-level access point for national registers.

Objections to Commission measures · 1

Parliament can object to technical rules the Commission adopts on its own. Against a delegated act an adopted objection is a veto; against most implementing measures (such as GMO authorisations) it is a call on the Commission to withdraw the measure, which is not legally binding.

  1. Foreign affairs, Objection to a Commission measure

    Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

    Decision 3:Financing of the 2025 action plan for Tanzania

    Motion for a resolution

    Objection passed Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

    AI summary:Parliament objected to the Commission's draft decision financing the 2025 action plan for Tanzania, citing concerns over democratic and human rights deficiencies.

Resolutions & reports · 10

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 4:Post-election killings and the deteriorating human rights situation in Tanzania, including the case of imprisoned opposition leader Tundu Lissu

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 539 for · 0 against · 27 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The resolution calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Tundu Lissu and for the Tanzanian government to cease repression, violence, and extrajudicial measures against opposition, protesters, civil society, and church officials.

  2. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 5:Escalating repression of the Baha’is in Iran

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 549 for · 7 against · 31 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Iran's escalating repression of religious and ethnic minorities, including the Baha'is.

  3. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 6:Rule of law and human rights situation in Tunisia, particularly the case of Sonia Dahmani

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 464 for · 58 against · 75 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text calls for the release of all arbitrarily detained individuals, including Sonia Dahmani, and for Tunisia to ensure independent media and journalist safety.

  4. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 7:Implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

    Report by Thijs Reuten, Nina Carberry

    Adopted 490 for · 41 against · 74 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, which sets the framework for post-Brexit relations.

  5. Jobs, social affairs & equality, Resolution

    Decision 8:EU strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities post-2024

    Report by Rosa Estaràs Ferragut

    Adopted 490 for · 9 against · 109 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The text evaluates the current strategy and calls for a renewed framework with clear, measurable objectives to address persistent barriers to equality and inclusion.

  6. EU institutions & Parliament, Resolution

    Decision 9:Application of the Treaty provisions related to the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality and the role of national parliaments in the EU legislative process

    Report by Marieke Ehlers

    Adopted 337 for · 245 against · 12 abstained by a clear majority

    AI summary:The text reaffirms the importance of these principles and calls on the Commission to respect member states' competences and to justify EU action more thoroughly.

  7. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 10:Escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 503 for · 32 against · 52 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning grave violations of international humanitarian law and human rights by both warring parties in Sudan.

  8. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 11:Political situation in Myanmar including the humanitarian crisis of the Rohingya

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 519 for · 3 against · 57 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The text condemns the military junta's violence, repression, and planned elections, and calls for humanitarian access and release of detained leaders.

  9. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 12:EU position on the proposed plan and EU engagement towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 401 for · 70 against · 90 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text urges the EU and its member states to support Ukraine's desire for peace, condemns US proposals that would undermine Ukraine, and calls for robust security guarantees.

  10. EU institutions & Parliament, Resolution

    Decision 13:Organisational mismanagement of the European personnel selection office (EPSO) competitions

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

    AI summary:It strongly condemns repeated technical, organisational and procedural shortcomings over the last two years, stressing the urgent need to restore integrity, transparency, accountability and predictability of EPSO selection procedures.