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Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2542(RSP)

Old challenges and new commercial practices in the internal market

· 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.

  1. Tabled for plenary(done)
  2. Plenary vote(done) Adopted 8 May 2025
  3. 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.

    See the changes →

Who works on it

Lead committee
Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Anna Cavazzini (Greens)

The text, version by version

Newest first.

  1. Adopted by Parliament· 8 May 2025

    Adopted text TA10-0107/2025

    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.

    What changed since Motion for a resolution B10-0246/2025 →

  2. 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
  1. 8 May 2025

    Plenary vote

    Sitting of 8 May 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0246/2025Adopted text TA10-0107/2025

  2. 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

  3. 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)