Parliament elects the Commission

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   Health · , Resolution

   Top story 2:Recommendation on smoke- and aerosol-free environments

   Motion for a resolution

   Rejected 152 for · 378 against · 26 abstained by a large majority

   AIAI summary:The rejection means Parliament did not endorse the proposed measures, which aimed to protect people from second-hand smoke and aerosols.

2. 3

   Agriculture, food & fisheries · , Objection to a Commission measure

   Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

   Top story 3:Measures to reduce incidental catches of common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and other small cetaceans in the Bay of Biscay

   Motion for a resolution

   Objection failed On the objection: 123 for · 511 against · 42 abstained by a large majority

3. 4

   Migration & asylum · , New EU law

   Top story 4:Amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards Vanuatu

   Report by Paulo Cunha · 1st reading

   Passed 627 for · 6 against · 37 abstained by an overwhelming majority

   AIAI summary:The proposal amends Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 to remove Vanuatu from the list of countries whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement for short stays in the EU.

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   Foreign affairs · , Resolution

   Top story 5:Reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine against Russia’s war of aggression and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia

   Motion for a resolution

   Adopted 390 for · 135 against · 52 abstained by a large majority

   AIAI summary:The text condemns Russia's aggression, demands withdrawal of its forces, and calls for continued EU aid, including military support, until Ukraine's victory.