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Parliament agrees to open talks with the Council on the establishment and functioning of European Works Councils and the effective enforcement

Six laws, four agreements, nine resolutions and one other decision over four days.

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Jobs, social affairs & equality, New EU law

Amending Directive 2009/38/EC as regards the establishment and functioning of European Works Councils and the effective enforcement of transnational information and consultation rights

Committee report ·

Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 300 for · 254 against · 21 abstained

For: The Left, Greens, S&D; Against: EPP, ECR, Patriots, ESN; Divided: Renew

AI summary:The position aims to bring older agreements into the directive's scope and to improve enforcement of information and consultation rights.

Part of: European Pillar of Social Rights · 2 decisions this session

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  1. Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law

    Top story 2:Forest reproductive material of the ‘tested’ category

    Report by Veronika Vrecionová ·

    Passed 499 for · 131 against · 27 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The law updates EU rules on importing forest reproductive material, adding the 'tested' category to the existing equivalence regime for third countries.

  2. Jobs, social affairs & equality, Resolution

    Top story 3:Recommendation to the Council on the EU priorities for the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women

    Committee report

    Adopted 322 for · 163 against · 46 abstained by a clear majority

    AI summary:The text urges the Council to reaffirm commitment to the Beijing Declaration, integrate gender equality into EU external action, and address the global backlash against women's rights.

  3. EU budget & funds, New EU law

    Top story 4:Specific measures under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) for Member States affected by natural disasters

    Report by Veronika Vrecionová ·

    Passed 644 for · 6 against · 3 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The proposal amends the EU regulation on rural development to give extra help to member states hit by natural disasters since 1 January 2024.

    Part of: Natural disasters in EU · 2 decisions this session

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  4. Climate & environment, New EU law

    Top story 5:Deforestation Regulation: provisions relating to the date of application

    Passed 546 for · 97 against · 7 abstained by an overwhelming majority

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