Where the law stands, Dossier 2024/2080(INI)
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2024
Own-initiative report (INI): Parliament’s own position on a topic. It is not binding. · First reading
Parliament sets out its own position on a topic. The resolution is not binding but signals what Parliament wants.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 2 April 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Referred to committee(done) 28 November 2024
- Committee work(done) Report adopted 30 January 2025
- Tabled for plenary(done) 10 February 2025
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 2 April 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
2 April 2025 · decision 7
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2024
Adopted 378 for · 188 against · 105 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The report focuses on strategic trends, including Russia's war against Ukraine, the Middle East, cooperation with like-minded partners, and the visibility of EU action abroad.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:Updates Ukraine-related provisions, including support, sanctions, and financial mechanisms, and adds criticism of US stance. Adds new paragraphs on Gaza ceasefire, Lebanon, Syria, and other regions, reflecting recent events. Modifies positions on enlargement countries, including Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, and Georgia, with updated calls and condemnations. Adds or strengthens calls on various foreign policy issues, including ICC, Taiwan, and corruption. The other changes are formal or wording updates, such as capitalization and rephrasing.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Foreign Affairs
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- David Mcallister (EPP)
- An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur.
- Sven Mikser (S&D), António Tânger Corrêa (Patriots), Adam Bielan (ECR), Urmas Paet (Renew), Hannah Neumann (Greens), Marc Botenga (The Left), Hans Neuhoff (ESN)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 2 Apr 2025
AI summary:This resolution assesses the EU's common foreign and security policy in 2024 and sets Parliament's priorities for 2025, covering Russia's war against Ukraine, the Middle East, enlargement, and cooperation with partners.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2025
AI summary:This resolution assesses the EU's common foreign and security policy in 2024 and sets Parliament's priorities for 2025, covering Russia's war on Ukraine, the Middle East, partnerships, and EU action abroad.
Committee draft· 10 Oct 2024
AI summary:This draft report reviews the EU's common foreign and security policy in 2024 and sets Parliament's objectives for 2025, covering Russia's war on Ukraine, the Middle East, like-minded partners, and EU action abroad.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 4 steps
2 April 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 2 Apr 2025 Report A10-0010/2025Adopted text TA10-0057/2025
1 April 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 1 Apr 2025 Report A10-0010/2025Report A10-0011/2025
26 March 2025
20 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
10 February 2025
Report tabled for plenary
This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.
Committee stage 4 steps
30 January 2025
Committee vote: report adopted
AFET (Foreign Affairs) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.
28 November 2024
Referred to the AFET (Foreign Affairs) committee
The lead committee prepares Parliament’s report.
8 November 2024
Amendments tabled in committee (4 batches)
Members of AFET (Foreign Affairs) proposed changes to the draft.
Amendments in committee (AFET)Amendments in committee (AFET)Amendments in committee (AFET)Amendments in committee (AFET)
10 October 2024
Draft report published
The rapporteur’s first text in AFET (Foreign Affairs). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2024/2080(INI)