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Parliament sets its position on changes to the Deforestation Regulation

Eight laws, eight objections, 21 resolutions and two other decisions over four days. Closest: Origin labelling for fruit and vegetables originating, objection failed 359–188, 361 votes needed (on the objection).

AI:The session in brief

Parliament adopted its position on the European Defence Industry Programme, aiming to bolster Europe's defence industry and support Ukraine, and on stronger police cooperation against migrant smuggling with an expanded Europol role.1: European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’)2: Enhancing police cooperation in relation to the prevention, detection and investigation of migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings; enhancing Europol’s support to preventing and combating such crimes MEPs blocked five Commission authorisations for genetically modified crops, citing safety and environmental concerns, and backed a resolution on Hungary's rule of law.3: Genetically modified maize DAS11314: Genetically modified cotton MON 889135: Genetically modified oilseed rape MON 883026: Genetically modified soybean MON 877087: Genetically modified maize MON 874278: Existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded The week also included votes on the Deforestation Regulation, the 2026 budget, and numerous resolutions on human rights and global crises.9: Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders10: 2026 budgetary procedure: joint text11: Post-election killings and the deteriorating human rights situation in Tanzania, including the case of imprisoned opposition leader Tundu Lissu12: Escalating repression of the Baha’is in Iran13: Rule of law and human rights situation in Tunisia, particularly the case of Sonia Dahmani14: Escalation of the war and the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan15: Political situation in Myanmar including the humanitarian crisis of the Rohingya16: EU position on the proposed plan and EU engagement towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine

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Climate & environment, New EU law

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

Passed 402 for · 250 against · 8 abstained by a clear majority

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

  1. Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure

    Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

    Top story 2:Amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 as regards origin labelling for fruit and vegetables originating in the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara

    Motion for a resolution

    Objection failed On the objection: 359 for · 188 against · 76 abstained for lack of an absolute majority (361 votes needed)

    AI summary:The resolution had objected that the labelling could mislead consumers about the true origin, contrary to EU food information rules.

  2. Economy & single market, New EU law

    Top story 3:European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’)

    Report by Raphaël Glucksmann, François-Xavier Bellamy ·

    Passed 457 for · 148 against · 33 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The programme aims to strengthen Europe's defence industry and support Ukraine's defence industry, with funding from the EU budget.

    Part of: EU competitiveness · 5 decisions this session

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  3. Economy & single market, Objection to a Commission measure

    Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

    Top story 4:Amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 as regards the definition of prohibited weapons

    Motion for a resolution

    Objection failed On the objection: 88 for · 388 against · 184 abstained by a clear majority

    AI summary:The Commission adopted a delegated regulation that changes the definition of prohibited weapons used to decide which companies can be excluded from EU Paris-aligned Benchmarks and EU Climate Transition Benchmarks.

  4. Justice, rule of law & rights, Resolution

    Top story 5:Existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded

    Report by Tineke Strik

    Adopted 415 for · 193 against · 28 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text updates Parliament's earlier findings and lists twelve problem areas, such as judicial independence, corruption, media freedom, and minority rights.

    Part of: EU fundamental rights · 3 decisions this session

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