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EU Parl Watch

Plenary session of 18–21 May, day 4 of 4

Thursday 21 May 2026

10 decisions · 7 passed · 3 without a final vote · 99 · 13:16–14:04

AI:The day in brief

Parliament adopted positions on banking rules and road safety, and passed resolutions on human rights and social issues.

Written by AI from the day's votes · counts are the official record · Report a problem

New EU laws · 4

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 Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions as regards requirements for securitisation exposures

    Report by Ralf Seekatz ·

    Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 294 for · 192 against · 90 abstained

    AI summary:The changes aim to make the requirements more sensitive to actual risk, which should help free up capital for lending and support investment.

  2. Economy & single market, New EU law

    Decision 2:Amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 on securitisation and a specific framework for simple, transparent and standardised securitisation

    Report by Ralf Seekatz ·

    Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 294 for · 194 against · 86 abstained

    AI summary:The position introduces definitions for public and private securitisations and adjusts due diligence rules, making checks proportionate to risk and easing requirements for repeat transactions.

  3. Transport & tourism, New EU law

    Decision 3:Periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspection (Roadworthiness package)

    Report by Jens Gieseke ·

    Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 369 for · 126 against · 84 abstained

    AI summary:The position updates rules for cars, vans, and commercial vehicles, and adds regular inspections for motor scooters above 50 cm³.

  4. Justice, rule of law & rights, New EU law

    Decision 4:Rights, support and protection of victims of crime

    Report by Javier Zarzalejos, Lucia Yar ·

    Passed 440 for · 49 against · 84 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The law updates Directive 2012/29/EU and replaces an older Council framework decision.

Resolutions & reports · 6

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 5:Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 516 for · 14 against · 39 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:It condemns the rise in executions and the use of the death penalty, urging a moratorium as a step towards abolition.

  2. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 6:Situation of women and girls in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s adoption of the Criminal Procedure Code for Courts

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 480 for · 5 against · 83 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The resolution condemns the Taliban's systemic discrimination against women and girls in Afghanistan, calling it gender apartheid that may amount to crimes against humanity.

  3. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 7:The cases of human rights and environmental defenders Andrie Yunus and Muhammad Rosidi in Indonesia

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 469 for · 38 against · 62 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:It strongly condemns the attacks and calls on Indonesian authorities to investigate, prosecute those responsible, and protect the victims and their families.

  4. Agriculture, food & fisheries, Resolution

    Decision 8:The multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea and ways forward

    Report by Isabella Lövin

    Adopted 337 for · 178 against · 44 abstained by a clear majority

    AI summary:The resolution sets out immediate actions within current rules, steps to improve scientific advice, and a new management approach requiring legal changes to the Baltic MAP.

  5. Jobs, social affairs & equality, Resolution

    Decision 9:Advancing towards a care society: addressing the gender care gap

    Report by Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut

    Adopted 263 for · 83 against · 154 abstained by a clear majority

    AI summary:The text calls for reducing inequalities in care, strengthening care systems, and promoting gender equality across the EU.

  6. Health, Resolution

    Decision 10:The need to reduce work-related fatalities

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 395 for · 12 against · 41 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The European Parliament adopted a resolution on reducing work-related fatalities, covering prevention of accidents and occupational diseases, and protection of vulnerable workers.