Parliament sets its position on screening of foreign investments in the Union as four economic laws pass

13 laws, 14 budget decisions, 14 resolutions and five other decisions over four days. Closest: Amending of the ERDF, Cohesion Fund and Just Transition Fund, urgent procedure agreed 316–291 (on the request for urgent procedure).

AI:The session in brief

Parliament adopted its positions on five proposed laws, including CO2 emission standards for cars and vans, the protection status of the wolf, gas storage rules, foreign investment screening, and suspending parts of an EU regulation on Ukrainian imports. It also blocked a genetically modified soybean.1: CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for 2025 to 2027 2: The protection status of the wolf (Canis lupus)3: The role of gas storage for securing gas supplies ahead of the winter season 4: Screening of foreign investments in the Union 5: Suspending certain parts of Regulation (EU) 2015/478 as regards imports of Ukrainian products into the European Union 6: Genetically modified soybean MON 87705 × MON 87708 × MON 89788 MEPs gave consent to amendments to the International Health Regulations and approved spending from the Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Belgian workers.7: Amendments to the International Health Regulations contained in the Annex to Resolution WHA77.17 and adopted on 1 June 2024 8: Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2024/003 BE/Van Hool – Belgium The week also included many budget discharge decisions, resolutions on the EU's long-term budget, water resilience, and reports on Türkiye, Serbia, and Kosovo, as well as several resolutions on human rights.9: Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds 10: A revamped long-term budget for the Union in a changing world 11: The European Water Resilience Strategy 12: 2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye 13: 2023 and 2024 reports on Serbia 14: 2023 and 2024 reports on Kosovo 15: Arrest and risk of execution of Tundu Lissu, Chair of Chadema, the main opposition party in Tanzania 16: Violations of religious freedom in Tibet 17: Return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia

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Economy & single market, New EU law

Screening of foreign investments in the Union

Report by Raphaël Glucksmann ·

Passed 378 for · 173 against · 24 abstained by a large majority

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

AI summary:The law sets common rules for member states to review foreign investments that could affect security or public order.

Part of: EU economic security · 2 decisions this session

Related this session

The role of gas storage for securing gas supplies ahead of the winter season

Passed 425 for, 106 against, 43 abstained

Climate & environment, New EU law

Top story 2:CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for 2025 to 2027

Passed 458 for · 101 against · 14 abstained by a large majority

Part of: EU climate neutrality · 2 decisions this session
Related this session
- CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for 2025 to 2027
  
  Urgent procedure agreed show of hands
EU budget & funds, Budget decision

Top story 3:Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Commission, executive agencies and European Development Funds

Report by Niclas Herbst

Discharge decision adopted On the proposal for a discharge decision: 412 for · 245 against · 5 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The decision will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and other bodies.

Part of: Annual budget discharge procedure · 13 decisions this session
Related this session
- Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Parliament
  
  Discharge decision adopted On the proposal for a discharge decision:513 for, 119 against, 20 abstained
- Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Council and Council
  
  Discharge decision adopted On the proposal for a discharge decision:588 for, 62 against, 16 abstained
- Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Court of Justice of the European Union
  
  Discharge decision adopted On the proposal for a discharge decision:541 for, 97 against, 26 abstained
- Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Court of Auditors
  
  Discharge decision adopted On the proposal for a discharge decision:630 for, 16 against, 16 abstained
- Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Economic and Social Committee
  
  Discharge decision adopted On the proposal for a discharge decision:538 for, 96 against, 27 abstained
- Discharge 2023: EU general budget – Committee of the Regions
  
  Discharge decision adopted On the proposal for a discharge decision:549 for, 97 against, 18 abstained
- Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Ombudsman
  
  Discharge decision adopted On the proposal for a discharge decision:568 for, 54 against, 43 abstained
- Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European Data Protection Supervisor
  
  Discharge decision adopted On the proposal for a discharge decision:564 for, 61 against, 43 abstained
- Discharge 2023: EU general budget – European External Action Service
  
  Discharge decision adopted On the proposal for a discharge decision:519 for, 126 against, 16 abstained
- Discharge 2023: European Public Prosecutor’s Office
  
  Discharge decision adopted On the proposal for a discharge decision:481 for, 157 against, 24 abstained
- Discharge 2023: Agencies
  
  Discharge decision adopted On the proposal for a discharge decision:473 for, 120 against, 64 abstained
- Discharge 2023: Joint Undertakings
  
  Discharge decision adopted On the proposal for a discharge decision:513 for, 101 against, 39 abstained
Foreign affairs, Resolution

Top story 4:2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye

Report by Nacho Sánchez Amor

Adopted 367 for · 74 against · 188 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The resolution notes that accession negotiations have been at a standstill since 2018 and that Türkiye's gap with EU values and norms remains unaddressed.

Part of: EU enlargement · 3 decisions this session
Related this session
- 2023 and 2024 reports on Serbia
  
  Adopted 419 for, 113 against, 88 abstained
- 2023 and 2024 reports on Kosovo
  
  Adopted 353 for, 145 against, 78 abstained
Foreign affairs, New EU law

Top story 5:Suspending certain parts of Regulation (EU) 2015/478 as regards imports of Ukrainian products into the European Union

Report by Karin Karlsbro ·

Passed 354 for · 147 against · 53 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The regulation aims to adjust trade measures in response to the situation, with amendments to recital 7 and Article 4.

Part of: Russia's war against Ukraine · 3 decisions this session
Related this session
- Return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia
  
  Adopted 516 for, 3 against, 34 abstained
- Ninth report on economic and social cohesion
  
  Adopted 392 for, 125 against, 55 abstained

Also decided

and 5 agenda votes

Wednesday’s agenda – Request by The Left Group – Freedom Flotilla

Rejected 164 for, 256 against, 8 abstained
Wednesday’s agenda – Request by the Greens Group – Gaza

Rejected 184 for, 241 against, 18 abstained
Wednesday’s agenda – Request by the Renew Group – TikTok

Adopted 319 for, 37 against, 79 abstained
Wednesday’s agenda – Request by the ECR Group – Cyprus (resolution)

Rejected 103 for, 301 against, 24 abstained
Wednesday’s agenda – Request by the S&D Group – Cyprus (debate)

Adopted 420 for, 4 against, 12 abstained

Running issues

Annual budget discharge procedure
13 decisions this session · 29 this term
EU competitiveness
3 decisions this session · 62 this term
EU enlargement
3 decisions this session · 21 this term
Russia's war against Ukraine
3 decisions this session · 44 this term

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No. 10 · 10–13 March 2025
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No. 9 · 10–13 February 2025
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