Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2542(RSP)
Old challenges and new commercial practices in the internal market
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 8 May 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 8 May 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
8 May 2025 · decision 13
Economy & single market, Resolution
Old challenges and new commercial practices in the internal market
Adopted 306 for · 80 against · 57 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text reaffirms the single market's importance and calls on the Commission and member states to remove unjustified obstacles to free movement of goods and services while ensuring high consumer protection.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:Adds calls for a more growth-friendly regulatory approach, a simplification omnibus for SMEs, and protection of freedom of expression under the DSA. The other change is formal: updates the citation format of a Commission proposal.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Internal Market and Consumer Protection
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Anna Cavazzini (Greens)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 8 May 2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on old challenges and new commercial practices in the internal market calls for reforms to remove barriers, simplify rules, and reduce administrative burdens, especially for SMEs.
Tabled for plenary· 30 Apr 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0246/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses old and new challenges in the EU single market, calling for reforms to boost competitiveness, reduce administrative burdens, and improve enforcement.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
8 May 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 8 May 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0246/2025Adopted text TA10-0107/2025
8 May 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 8 May 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0005/2025Oral question O-10-2025-000012
6 May 2025
27 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Amendment 1Amendments 2–11Amendments 12–21Amendments 22–24Amendments 25–27
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2542(RSP)