Parliament sets its position on rights, support and protection of victims of crime

Nine laws, seven agreements, 11 resolutions and four other decisions over four days. Closest: Angelika Niebler’s immunity was kept: the committee’s proposal not to waive it carried, 309–283.

AI:The session in brief

Parliament adopted positions on laws to shield the EU steel market from global overcapacity and to screen foreign investments for security risks, both backed by broad majorities.1: Negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market 2: Screening of foreign investments in the Union It also approved updates to bank capital rules for securitisation, roadworthiness tests, and victims' rights, and gave consent to the EU-Uzbekistan agreement.3: Amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions as regards requirements for securitisation exposures 4: Amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 on securitisation and a specific framework for simple, transparent and standardised securitisation 5: Periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspection (Roadworthiness package)6: Rights, support and protection of victims of crime 7: EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement The week also included decisions on international agreements, resolutions on human rights, and waivers of parliamentary immunity.8: International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives: amendment of Article 36 9: Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, political prisoners and religious minorities in Iran 10: Request for the waiver of the immunity of Angelika Niebler

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Justice, rule of law & rights, New EU law

Rights, support and protection of victims of crime

Report by Javier Zarzalejos, Lucia Yar ·

Passed 440 for · 49 against · 84 abstained by a large majority

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

AI summary:The law updates Directive 2012/29/EU and replaces an older Council framework decision.

Part of: EU fundamental rights · 3 decisions this session

Related this session

Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response

Adopted 347 for, 165 against, 25 abstained
Advancing towards a care society: addressing the gender care gap

Adopted 263 for, 83 against, 154 abstained

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Resolution

Top story 2:The multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea and ways forward

Report by Isabella Lövin

Adopted 337 for · 178 against · 44 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The resolution sets out immediate actions within current rules, steps to improve scientific advice, and a new management approach requiring legal changes to the Baltic MAP.

Part of: Common Fisheries Policy · 3 decisions this session
Related this session
- EU-Cook Islands Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025-2032): Implementing Protocol
  
  Consent given 476 for, 101 against, 74 abstained
- EC-São Tomé and Príncipe Fisheries Partnership Agreement (2025–2029): Implementing Protocol
  
  Consent given 545 for, 89 against, 15 abstained
Economy & single market, New EU law

Top story 3:Negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market

Report by Karin Karlsbro ·

Passed 606 for · 16 against · 39 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The regulation aims to protect the EU steel sector, which is vital for competitiveness, economic security, and decarbonisation, while remaining WTO-compliant.

Part of: EU competitiveness · 3 decisions this session
Related this session
- Research Fund for Coal and Steel: research programme and multiannual technical and financial guidelines
  
  Passed 537 for, 17 against, 83 abstained
- Opportunities and challenges presented by a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade
  
  Adopted 527 for, 62 against, 59 abstained
Economy & single market, New EU law

Top story 4:Screening of foreign investments in the Union

Report by Raphaël Glucksmann ·

Passed 508 for · 64 against · 90 abstained by a large majority

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

Top story 5:Recommendation on the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly

Report by Andrey Kovatchev

Adopted 369 for · 160 against · 112 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The text calls for upholding the rules-based international order with the UN at its core, defending international law, and supporting UN reform to make it more effective, efficient, transparent and financially sustainable.

Also decided

and 4 agenda votes

Tuesday’s agenda – Request by the ECR Group – Attack against citizens in Modena

Adopted 355 for, 86 against, 7 abstained
Tuesday’s agenda – Request by the Patriots Group – Terrorist attack in Modena

Rejected 134 for, 309 against, 3 abstained
Tuesday’s agenda – Request by the Renew Group – Reduced US military deployment in Europe

Adopted 342 for, 65 against, 41 abstained
Tuesday’s agenda – Request by The Left Group – Israel’s air strikes in Lebanon

Rejected 181 for, 259 against, 6 abstained

Running issues

EU competitiveness
3 decisions this session · 62 this term
EU economic security
3 decisions this session · 23 this term
Common Fisheries Policy
3 decisions this session · 19 this term
EU fundamental rights
3 decisions this session · 22 this term

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