Plenary session of 18–21 May, day 3 of 4
Wednesday 20 May 2026
12 decisions · 12 passed · 98 A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. · 13:12–13:52
AI:The day in brief
The Parliament gave its consent to a series of international agreements, covering partnerships, fisheries, and cybercrime, and adopted resolutions on various topics.
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International agreements & consent · 7
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 1:EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
Report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 493 for · 104 against · 45 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:Parliament's approval means the Council can now conclude the agreement on behalf of the Union.
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Agriculture, food & fisheries, International agreement
Decision 2:International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives: amendment of Article 36
Report by Bernd Lange · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 644 for · 1 against · 2 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The amendment allows the Agreement to be extended for periods of five years.
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Justice, rule of law & rights, International agreement
Decision 3:United Nations Convention against Cybercrime
Report by Moritz Körner · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 497 for · 91 against · 46 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The consent means the EU can now ratify the convention, which the rapporteur recommends as an important tool for cooperation while stressing the need to apply its safeguards to protect fundamental rights.
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Foreign affairs, International agreement
Decision 4:EU-Lebanon Agreement on cooperation between Eurojust and the authorities of Lebanon competent for judicial cooperation in criminal matters
Report by Jaroslav Bžoch · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 581 for · 12 against · 45 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The agreement lets Eurojust cooperate and exchange personal data with Lebanese judicial authorities to fight serious cross-border crime such as terrorism, cybercrime, drug and arms trafficking, and migrant smuggling.
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Agriculture, food & fisheries, International agreement
Decision 5:EU-Cook Islands Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025-2032): Implementing Protocol
Report by Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 476 for · 101 against · 74 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The protocol sets fishing opportunities for EU vessels in Cook Islands' waters and provides an annual financial contribution to support the islands' fisheries policy.
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Agriculture, food & fisheries, International agreement
Decision 6:EC-São Tomé and Príncipe Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025–2029): Implementing Protocol
Report by Nora Junco García · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 545 for · 89 against · 15 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The protocol allows EU vessels to fish tuna and other migratory species in São Tomé and Príncipe waters, with an annual EU financial contribution of €825,000.
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Foreign affairs, International agreement
Decision 7:EU-Canada Agreement laying down the conditions for the participation of Canadian legal entities and products originating in Canada to procurement under the SAFE Instrument
Report by Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Borys Budka · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 466 for · 169 against · 14 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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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 8:EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (resolution)
Report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk
Adopted 423 for · 16 against · 208 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The resolution welcomes the strategic relations and calls for continued reforms in human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, while noting persistent restrictions on political pluralism and fundamental freedoms in Uzbekistan.
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Climate & environment, Resolution
Decision 9:The impact of the implementation of the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive 2014/89/EU on fisheries in selected fishing areas and sea basins
Report by Stéphanie Yon-Courtin
Adopted 518 for · 31 against · 102 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text finds uneven implementation, limited benefits for fisheries, and calls for better stakeholder engagement, data, and cross-border cooperation.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 10:Recommendation on the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly
Report by Andrey Kovatchev
Adopted 369 for · 160 against · 112 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The text calls for upholding the rules-based international order with the UN at its core, defending international law, and supporting UN reform to make it more effective, efficient, transparent and financially sustainable.
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Justice, rule of law & rights, Resolution
Decision 11:Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response
Motion for a resolution
Adopted 347 for · 165 against · 25 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The resolution expresses serious concerns about criminal law reforms, pressure on judiciary and media, and weaknesses in EU fund management in Slovakia.
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Digital, AI & data, Resolution
Decision 12:Opportunities and challenges presented by a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade
Report by Brando Benifei
Adopted 527 for · 62 against · 59 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The resolution sets out Parliament's position on a comprehensive EU strategy for artificial intelligence in trade, covering both AI deployment for competitiveness and trade in AI inputs.