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Nine laws, five agreements, 19 resolutions and 11 other decisions over four days.

AI:The session in brief

MEPs adopted positions on new EU laws covering social security coordination, air passenger rights, fertiliser support and cross-border coach and bus services.1: Coordination of social security systems2: Air passenger rights3: Temporary support and payment of advances regarding the increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis4: International passenger transport services by coach and bus in the border regions: cabotage operations between Austria and Switzerland Parliament blocked Commission measures on soy-based biodiesel and three genetically modified crops, while rejecting an objection on lead in fishing tackle.5: Trajectory to decrease the contribution of high indirect land-use change-risk biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels to renewable energy targets6: Genetically modified maize NK603 × T257: Genetically modified soybean MON 877058: Genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations DP 202216 x NK603, DP202216 x DAS-40278-99: Lead in certain fishing tackle MEPs approved international agreements with Mexico and Morocco, resolutions on Ukraine, Moldova and Serbia, and the establishment of the digital euro.10: EU–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement11: EU–Mexico Interim Agreement on Trade12: EU–Morocco Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement: accession to the EU of Croatia (Protocol)13: EU-Morocco Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation setting out the terms and conditions for the participation of Morocco in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA): amendment and supplement14: 2025 Commission report on Ukraine15: 2025 Commission report on Moldova16: 2025 Commission report on Serbia17: Establishment of the digital euro The week also covered budget amendments, solidarity fund aid for Romania, Cyprus and Spain, immunity waivers, and resolutions on Sudan, Nigeria and Pakistan.18: Draft amending budget No 1/2026: entering the surplus of the financial year 202519: Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Romania, Cyprus and Spain with regard to natural disasters in 202520: Request for the waiver of the immunity of Ilhan Kyuchyuk21: Request for the waiver of the immunity of Siegbert Frank Droese22: Request for the waiver of the immunity of Klára Dobrev23: The threat of war crimes, the escalating violations of international humanitarian law and the human rights situation in El-Obeid, Sudan24: Ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably the Kawel village massacre25: The abduction, forced conversion and child marriage of Maria Shahbaz and the protection of girls in Pakistan

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Top stories

  1. Jobs, social affairs & equality, New EU law

    Top story 2:Coordination of social security systems

    Report by Gabriele Bischoff ·

    Passed 511 for · 87 against · 61 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The law aims to make it easier for people moving within Europe to keep their social security rights, including unemployment benefits, long-term care, and family benefits.

  2. Climate & environment, Objection to a Commission measure

    Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3), and (4)(c) · implementing measure

    Top story 3:Lead in certain fishing tackle

    Motion for a resolution

    Objection failed On the objection: 197 for · 455 against · 7 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The European Parliament voted on a resolution to block a Commission regulation restricting lead in certain fishing tackle under the EU chemicals law REACH.

  3. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Top story 4:EU–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement (Interim report)

    Report by Javi López, Borja Giménez Larraz

    Adopted 388 for · 161 against · 120 abstained by a clear majority

    AI summary:The report backs the agreement, which updates the legal framework for political dialogue, trade, and cooperation between the EU and Mexico.

  4. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Top story 5:2025 Commission report on Ukraine

    Report by Michael Gahler

    Adopted 460 for · 136 against · 59 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text condemns Russia's war of aggression, supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and calls for accountability for war crimes.

    Part of: EU enlargement · 3 decisions this session

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