Running issue, EU initiative
AI summary:EU-wide framework of policies on migration, asylum, border management and cooperation with partner countries.
First seen 27 Nov 2024 · latest 17 Sept 2026 · 13 decisions on 11 sitting days · 13 adopted, 0 rejected
Migration & asylum, Resolution, 17 Sept 2026
Motion for a resolution
Adopted 339 for · 225 against · 16 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The text reaffirms that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ceuta and Melilla are non-negotiable, and expresses solidarity with the people of Ceuta over the pressure placed on them.
Migration & asylum, New EU law, 17 Jun 2026
Report by Malik Azmani · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Passed 418 for · 218 against · 30 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The law replaces existing directives and aims to make return procedures simpler, faster, and more effective across member states.
Foreign affairs, Resolution, 16 Jun 2026
Report by Lukas Mandl
Adopted 344 for · 237 against · 66 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The text stresses that development policy should fight poverty while also tackling drivers of irregular migration, such as conflict, instability, and lack of opportunities.
Migration & asylum, New EU law, 26 Mar 2026
Report by Malik Azmani · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 389 for · 206 against · 32 abstained
AI summary:The law would replace existing EU rules on returns and introduce a single procedure for return and readmission across member states.
Migration & asylum, New EU law, 10 Feb 2026
Report by Alessandro Ciriani · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Passed 408 for · 184 against · 60 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The law would designate certain countries as safe, allowing faster processing of asylum applications from those countries.
Migration & asylum, New EU law, 10 Feb 2026
Report by Lena Düpont · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Passed 396 for · 226 against · 30 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The proposal makes the connection between an applicant and a third country optional and removes the automatic suspensive effect of appeals, while preserving judicial protection.
Foreign affairs, International agreement, 21 Jan 2026
Report by Jaroslav Bžoch · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 565 for · 83 against · 14 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The agreement allows the European Border and Coast Guard Agency to carry out operational activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including deploying border management teams with executive powers.
Migration & asylum, New EU law, 17 Dec 2025
Report by Lena Düpont · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 384 for · 237 against · 31 abstained
AI summary:The law aims to make the concept's application more flexible and consistent across member states, including by making the 'connection' requirement optional and changing appeal rules.
Migration & asylum, New EU law, 17 Dec 2025
Report by Alessandro Ciriani · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 396 for · 202 against · 56 abstained
AI summary:The list would designate certain countries as safe, allowing accelerated or border procedures for asylum applications from those countries.
Foreign affairs, Resolution, 23 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution
Adopted 367 for · 98 against · 113 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text calls for making the fight against illegal migration a priority, negotiating readmission agreements with African Union member states, and linking development funds to cooperation on returns.
Migration & asylum, New EU law, 8 Jul 2025
Report by Assita Kanko · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Passed 572 for · 42 against · 67 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The European Parliament adopted its position on a regulation allowing a progressive start of operations for the Entry/Exit System (EES), a database registering entries and exits of third-country nationals at Schengen borders.
Foreign affairs, International agreement, 21 Jan 2025
Report by Karlo Ressler · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 505 for · 90 against · 43 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The agreement enables the Agency to conduct joint operations and deploy border management teams in Serbia, including at its borders with non-EU countries.
Passed 627 for, 6 against, 37 abstained
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