Plenary session of 6–9 Jul, day 4 of 4
Thursday 9 July 2026
9 decisions · 5 passed · 4 without a final vote · 67 A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. · 13:19–13:48
AI:The day in brief
Parliament adopted positions on new EU laws and resolutions, covering digital currency, human rights crises, and tax policy, with most items passed by large majorities.
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New EU laws · 4
Parliament’s position on proposed laws. It usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final.
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Economy & single market, New EU law
Decision 1:Establishment of the digital euro
Report by Fernando Navarrete Rojas · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 416 for · 169 against · 22 abstained
AI summary:The digital euro would complement cash and offer a sovereign, secure and accessible pan-European payment option, reducing reliance on non-European providers.
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Digital, AI & data, New EU law
Decision 2:Temporary derogation from the ePrivacy directive
Parliament’s vote on the Council’s position on a proposed law, after the first reading.
No single final vote: only amendments or parts of the text were voted on.
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Economy & single market, New EU law
Decision 3:Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act
Committee report · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Sent back to committee Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
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Economy & single market, New EU law
Decision 4:Provision of digital euro services by payment services providers incorporated in Member States whose currency is not the euro and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1230 of the European Parliament and the Council
Committee report · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Negotiating mandate approved Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
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 5:The threat of war crimes, the escalating violations of international humanitarian law and the human rights situation in El-Obeid, Sudan
Motion for a resolution
Adopted 476 for · 28 against · 96 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the escalating violence in and around El-Obeid, Sudan, and warning of the risk of mass civilian harm and atrocity crimes.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 6:Ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably the Kawel village massacre
Motion for a resolution
Adopted 510 for · 1 against · 86 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:It calls on the Nigerian Government to investigate and prosecute those responsible and to reinforce counter-terrorism operations, including against Fulani militants.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 7:The abduction, forced conversion and child marriage of Maria Shahbaz and the protection of girls in Pakistan
Motion for a resolution
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:The text condemns these practices, calls on Pakistani authorities to protect Maria, investigate her case, and prosecute perpetrators, and welcomes the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Act 2026.
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Foreign affairs, Resolution
Decision 8:Joint communication on humanitarian aid
Motion for a resolution
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:The text calls for stronger respect for international humanitarian law, better protection of humanitarian workers, and a common EU strategy for humanitarian diplomacy.
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Economy & single market, Resolution
Decision 9:Feasibility of a 28th tax regime and its potential to support EU competitiveness
Report by Ľudovít Ódor
Adopted 366 for · 192 against · 39 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The regime aims to complement national frameworks, not harmonise them, and to reduce regulatory and tax fragmentation that burdens cross-border growth.