Plenary session of 19–22 Jan, day 3 of 4
Wednesday 21 January 2026
8 decisions · 7 passed · 1 without a final vote · 117 A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. · 12:48–13:48
AI:The day in brief
Parliament adopted new laws on air passenger rights and gave consent to international agreements, while rejecting a request for a Court opinion on the EU-Mercosur deal.
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New EU laws · 1
Parliament’s position on proposed laws. It usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final.
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Transport & tourism, New EU law
Decision 1:Air passenger rights
Report by Andrey Novakov · Parliament’s vote on the Council’s position on a proposed law, after the first reading.
Amendments 1 + 243 (voted as one) adopted On the amendment: 632 for · 15 against · 9 abstained
AI summary:The position aims to preserve existing passenger rights, simplify claims, and extend the rules to more flights, while capping airline costs for hotel stays in extraordinary circumstances.
International agreements & consent · 2
Treaties and agreements Parliament can only approve or refuse as a whole — no amendments are possible.
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Foreign affairs, International agreement
Decision 2:EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Report by Jaroslav Bžoch · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 565 for · 83 against · 14 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The agreement allows the European Border and Coast Guard Agency to carry out operational activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including deploying border management teams with executive powers.
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Foreign affairs, International agreement
Decision 3:Enhanced cooperation on the establishment of a Loan for Ukraine
Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 499 for · 135 against · 24 abstained by a large majority
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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Trade & customs, Resolution
Decision 4:Request for opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and Interim Trade Agreement (ITA)
Motion for a resolution
Adopted 334 for · 324 against · 11 abstained narrowly
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 5:Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2025
Report by David McAllister
Adopted 392 for · 179 against · 83 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The report evaluates progress and challenges of the CFSP and provides guidance for the EU executive, emphasizing principles such as shaping the rules-based international order and increasing the impact of EU external action.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 6:Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2025
Report by Thijs Reuten
Adopted 395 for · 197 against · 70 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The report calls for strengthening the European defence industry, enhancing military capabilities, and improving cooperation among member states.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 7:Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2025
Report by Francisco Assis
Adopted 421 for · 120 against · 108 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The report assesses global trends and EU tools, and feeds into preparations for a new EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy after 2027.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 8:Addressing impunity through EU sanctions, including the EU Global Human Rights sanctions regime (so-called ‘EU Magnitsky Act’)
Report by Antonio López-Istúriz White
Adopted 440 for · 127 against · 59 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text calls for a more coherent and strategic use of the regime, including an impact assessment, better alignment with international partners, improved enforcement, and enhanced transparency and accountability.