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Parliament sets its position on establishing the Reform and Growth Facility

Two laws, two agreements, 15 resolutions and two other decisions over four days. Closest: European Semester for economic policy coordination, adopted 351–260.

AI:The session in brief

Parliament adopted a new EU law to support Moldova's reforms and growth, and gave its consent to agreements with Norway and Canada on trade quotas and passenger data. It also set its positions on future EU funds, research, and economic coordination.1: Establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova2: EU-Norway Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff-rate quotas included in EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union3: Agreement between Canada and the European Union on the transfer and processing of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data4: European Social Fund Plus post-20275: Assessment of the implementation of Horizon Europe in view of its interim evaluation and recommendations for the 10th Research Framework Programme6: European Semester for economic policy coordination 2025 MEPs confirmed the mandates of members elected in 2024 and approved appointments to the Single Resolution Board, as well as a waiver of immunity. They also adopted resolutions on Ukraine, defence, Syria, and other global issues.7: Verification of credentials8: Appointment of a member of the Single Resolution Board – Slavka Eley9: Appointment of a member of the Single Resolution Board – Radek Urban10: Appointment of the Vice-Chair of the Single Resolution Board – Miguel Carcaño Saenz Cenzano11: Request for the waiver of the immunity of Adam Bielan12: Continuing the unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after three years of Russia’s war of aggression13: White paper on the future of European defence14: The need for EU support towards a just transition and reconstruction in Syria

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Economy & single market, New EU law

Establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova

Report by Siegfried Mureşan, Sven Mikser ·

Passed 499 for · 117 against · 44 abstained by a large majority

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

AI summary:The Facility aims to support Moldova's reforms for sustainable growth, EU accession, and socio-economic convergence.

  1. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Top story 2:The need for EU support towards a just transition and reconstruction in Syria

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 462 for · 76 against · 106 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text calls on the EU to increase aid, support reconstruction in key sectors, and cooperate with Syria's interim authorities.

    Part of: Humanitarian crises · 2 decisions this session

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  2. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Top story 3:Continuing the unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after three years of Russia’s war of aggression

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 442 for · 98 against · 126 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution reaffirming its condemnation of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and demanding an immediate, complete and unconditional withdrawal of Russian forces.

  3. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Top story 4:White paper on the future of European defence

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 419 for · 204 against · 46 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text calls on member states to build their own security and defence capabilities independently of external actors, and to develop a new continental defence concept.

  4. EU budget & funds, Resolution

    Top story 5:European Social Fund Plus post-2027

    Report by Marit Maij

    Adopted 432 for · 155 against · 82 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text sets out Parliament's position on how the fund should be shaped, including a call to double its budget.

    Part of: European Pillar of Social Rights · 3 decisions this session

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