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EU Parl Watch

Plenary session of 9–12 Feb, day 4 of 4

Thursday 12 February 2026

11 decisions · 11 passed · 142 · 12:12–12:56

AI:The day in brief

Parliament adopted positions on new EU laws and resolutions covering agri-food enforcement, human rights in Uganda, Iran, and Türkiye, and an anti-poverty strategy, among other items.

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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.

  1. Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law

    Decision 1:Cooperation among enforcement authorities regarding unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain

    Report by Stefano Bonaccini ·

    Passed 555 for · 0 against · 26 abstained by an overwhelming majority

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

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 2:Post-election situation in Uganda and threats against opposition leader Bobi Wine

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 514 for · 3 against · 56 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The text calls on Ugandan authorities to ensure the safety of all political actors and to resolve disputes peacefully.

  2. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 3:Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 524 for · 3 against · 41 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The text becomes Parliament's official position, expressing its stance on the situation in Iran.

  3. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 4:Targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and foreign Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 502 for · 2 against · 59 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The text calls on Türkiye to halt deportation proceedings against Iranian journalist Kaveh Taheri and to stop using security codes against foreign nationals without transparent justification.

  4. Jobs, social affairs & equality, Resolution

    Decision 5:Developing a new EU anti-poverty strategy

    Report by João Oliveira

    Adopted 385 for · 141 against · 53 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text urges the Commission and member states to set full employment as a policy goal, strengthen social protection, and ensure universal access to quality public services.

  5. Jobs, social affairs & equality, Resolution

    Decision 6:Addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights

    Report by Johan Danielsson

    Adopted 332 for · 209 against · 33 abstained by a clear majority

    AI summary:The text calls for measures to prevent labour exploitation, improve enforcement, and ensure accountability in subcontracting and labour intermediation.

  6. Jobs, social affairs & equality, Resolution

    Decision 7:Recommendation to the Council on EU priorities for the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women

    Report by Lina Gálvez

    Adopted 340 for · 141 against · 68 abstained by a clear majority

    AI summary:The text calls on the Council to reaffirm the EU's commitment to gender equality and to ensure women's rights are implemented in EU external action.

  7. Health, Resolution

    Decision 8:World Cancer Day

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 427 for · 15 against · 93 abstained by a large majority

    Electronic vote: totals recorded, but not how each MEP voted.

    AI summary:It calls on the Commission and member states to renew commitment to fully implement Europe's Beating Cancer Plan through the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework, with adequate funding and annual reporting.

  8. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 9:Situation in Northeast Syria, the violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 363 for · 71 against · 81 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text welcomes the agreement between the Syrian authorities and the Syrian Democratic Forces, which recognizes Kurdish national rights and integrates Kurdish forces into the state.

  9. Justice, rule of law & rights, Resolution

    Decision 10:Accession of the Republic of Albania to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

    AI summary:The resolution supports Albania's accession, which will apply between the EU and Albania from 1 March 2026.

  10. Justice, rule of law & rights, Resolution

    Decision 11:Accession of Montenegro to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

    AI summary:The accession will enter into force for Montenegro on 1 March 2026, making the Convention applicable between the EU and Montenegro.