Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2618(RSP)
The EU strategic objectives for the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), to be held in to be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 24 November to 05 December 2025
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 23 October 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 23 October 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
23 October 2025 · decision 8
Climate & environment, Resolution
Key objectives for the CITES COP20 meeting in Uzbekistan
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:The text calls for stronger protection of species like sharks, elephants, and eels, and for tackling wildlife crime and corruption linked to illegal trade.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The versions differ only in formal points: punctuation corrections in two places.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Environment, Climate and Food Safety
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Manuela Ripa (EPP), César Luena (S&D), Mep #257122 (S&D), Pietro Fiocchi (ECR), Michal Wiezik (Renew), Maria Ohisalo (Greens), Martin Günther (The Left)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 23 Oct 2025
AI summary:This resolution sets out the European Parliament's strategic objectives for the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES, held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 24 November to 5 December 2025. It calls for stronger implementation, enforcement, and compliance, and for science-based decisions.
Tabled for plenary· 15 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0450/2025
AI summary:This resolution sets out Parliament's strategic objectives for the EU at the 20th CITES Conference of the Parties in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 24 November to 5 December 2025.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
23 October 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 23 Oct 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0450/2025Adopted text TA10-0255/2025
22 October 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 22 Oct 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0013/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0014/2025Oral question O-10-2025-000035Oral question O-10-2025-000036
20 October 2025
1 amendment tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2618(RSP)