Plenary session of 6–9 Jul, day 3 of 4
Wednesday 8 July 2026
15 decisions · 14 passed · 1 failed · 150 A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. · 13:09–13:59
AI:The day in brief
Parliament voted on international agreements and blocked several Commission measures on genetically modified organisms and biofuels.
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International agreements & consent · 5
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–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement
Report by Javi López, Borja Giménez Larraz · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 479 for · 119 against · 65 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The consent means the EU can now conclude the agreement, which was proposed by the Commission and requested by the Council.
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Climate & environment, International agreement
Decision 2:Protection of the environment through criminal law
Report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 499 for · 99 against · 69 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The European Parliament voted on the Council decision to conclude the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law.
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Foreign affairs, International agreement
Decision 3:EU–Mexico Interim Agreement on Trade
Report by Borja Giménez Larraz · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 474 for · 131 against · 60 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The agreement covers trade between the European Union and the United Mexican States.
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Foreign affairs, International agreement
Decision 4:EU–Morocco Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement: accession to the EU of Croatia (Protocol)
Report by Tomas Tobé · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 625 for · 16 against · 20 abstained by an overwhelming majority
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Foreign affairs, International agreement
Decision 5:EU-Morocco Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation setting out the terms and conditions for the participation of Morocco in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA): amendment and supplement
Report by Paolo Borchia · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 573 for · 35 against · 37 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The agreement continues scientific cooperation on water, farming and food challenges in the Mediterranean, with no extra budget beyond existing PRIMA funding.
Objections to Commission measures · 5
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.
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Energy, Objection to a Commission measure
Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act
Decision 6:Trajectory to decrease the contribution of high indirect land-use change-risk biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels to renewable energy targets
Motion for a resolution
Objection passed On the objection: 388 for · 248 against · 24 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The European Parliament voted to block a Commission delegated regulation that would have added soybean to the list of high indirect land-use change-risk feedstocks, phasing out soy-based biodiesel from EU renewable energy targets by 2030.
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Climate & environment, Objection to a Commission measure
Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3), and (4)(c) · implementing measure
Decision 7:Lead in certain fishing tackle
Motion for a resolution
Objection failed On the objection: 197 for · 455 against · 7 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The European Parliament voted on a resolution to block a Commission regulation restricting lead in certain fishing tackle under the EU chemicals law REACH.
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Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure
Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure
Decision 8:Genetically modified maize NK603 × T25
Motion for a resolution
Objection passed On the objection: 460 for · 189 against · 14 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The European Parliament voted to block a Commission plan to renew the authorisation of genetically modified maize NK603 × T25 for use in food, feed, and other products, excluding cultivation.
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Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure
Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure
Decision 9:Genetically modified soybean MON 87705
Motion for a resolution
Objection passed On the objection: 466 for · 175 against · 16 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:Parliament objected to the Commission's draft decision renewing the authorisation for genetically modified soybean MON 87705 in food, feed, and other products, excluding cultivation.
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Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure
Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure
Decision 10:Genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations DP 202216 x NK603, DP202216 x DAS-40278-9
Motion for a resolution
Objection passed On the objection: 417 for · 167 against · 15 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:Parliament objected to a Commission decision that would have authorised selling food and feed made from genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations.
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 11:EU–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement (Interim report)
Report by Javi López, Borja Giménez Larraz
Adopted 388 for · 161 against · 120 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The report backs the agreement, which updates the legal framework for political dialogue, trade, and cooperation between the EU and Mexico.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 12:2025 Commission report on Ukraine
Report by Michael Gahler
Adopted 460 for · 136 against · 59 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text condemns Russia's war of aggression, supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and calls for accountability for war crimes.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 13:2025 Commission report on Moldova
Report by Sven Mikser
Adopted 505 for · 115 against · 45 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The resolution commends Moldova's commitment despite challenges and urges the Council to open all six negotiation clusters without delay.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 14:2025 Commission report on Serbia
Report by Tonino Picula
Adopted 468 for · 116 against · 79 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text addresses stalled reforms, rule of law and democracy concerns, and calls for alignment with EU foreign policy and normalisation with Kosovo.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 15:The impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality
Motion for a resolution
Adopted 575 for · 33 against · 43 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The text condemns the invasion and the gender-based violence committed by Turkish forces, and calls for recognition and support for the victims.