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Economy & single market, New EU law, 16 Sept 2026

Acceleration of permit-granting for defence readiness projects (Omnibus V)

Report by Lucia Yar, Henrik Dahl ·

Passed 540 for · 105 against · 22 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:This is Parliament's first reading position, and it usually needs to agree with the Council before the law is final.

Foreign affairs, New EU law, 16 Sept 2026

Defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for the defence industry (Omnibus V)

Report by Sven Mikser, Pierfrancesco Maran, Aura Salla ·

Passed 530 for · 125 against · 12 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:Parliament set out its position on a proposed regulation that amends several existing EU laws on chemicals so as to remove regulatory and administrative burdens for defence readiness and speed up approval and authorisation procedures for the defence industry.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 16 Sept 2026

Establishing the Single Market and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034

Report by Adnan Dibrani ·

Passed 496 for · 53 against · 125 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The Commission proposed a regulation establishing the Single Market and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034, which would bring together four existing programmes under one consolidated framework supporting the Single Market, the Customs Union, tax cooperation and the fight against fraud.

Energy, New EU law, 16 Sept 2026

Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation 2028-2034

Report by Sophie Wilmès ·

Passed 600 for · 21 against · 48 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The proposal sets up the Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation and Decommissioning for 2028-2034, replacing two existing Euratom regulations and merging nuclear safety cooperation with the decommissioning of the Commission's Joint Research Centre nuclear sites.

Trade & customs, New EU law, 16 Sept 2026

Establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority

Committee report ·

Approved without a vote Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:The draft law would set up a Union Customs Code and a European Union Customs Authority, and would repeal an earlier regulation on the same subject.

Climate & environment, New EU law, 15 Sept 2026

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures

Report by Mohammed Chahim ·

Passed 464 for · 50 against · 159 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The Commission proposal would extend the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 1 January 2028 to selected steel- and aluminium-intensive downstream products, and add measures against avoidance behaviour such as enhanced reporting, traceability and stronger powers on misdeclaration.

Climate & environment, New EU law, 15 Sept 2026

Establishing the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund

Report by Pascal Canfin ·

Passed 433 for · 97 against · 146 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:Parliament set out its position on a proposed regulation that would create a Temporary Decarbonisation Fund to support operators in energy-intensive sectors facing a remaining carbon leakage risk, complementing the EU Emissions Trading System and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.

Climate & environment, New EU law, 15 Sept 2026

Market stability reserve for the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS): ceasing the invalidation of allowances

Report by Pierfrancesco Maran ·

Passed 367 for · 240 against · 59 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The proposal concerns a decision amending Decision (EU) 2015/1814 so that allowances in the Market Stability Reserve (MSR) of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) would no longer be invalidated.

Climate & environment, New EU law, 15 Sept 2026

Market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sectors

Report by Danuše Nerudová ·

Passed 467 for · 158 against · 41 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The proposal responds to concerns raised by 19 member states about price uncertainty and volatility in the ETS2, and it smoothens the reserve's trigger mechanism, extends the reserve beyond 2031 and reinforces the price control mechanism.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law, 15 Sept 2026

Implementation into Union law of measures adopted by regional fisheries management organisations

Report by Thomas Bajada ·

Passed 559 for · 48 against · 62 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The Commission proposed a regulation to update several EU laws that apply conservation, management and control measures in the convention areas of six regional fisheries management organisations, and to bring rules agreed multilaterally between 2018 and 2024 into EU law.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law, 15 Sept 2026

General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM): fishing in the GFCM Agreement area

Report by Željana Zovko ·

Passed 580 for · 51 against · 39 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:Parliament is considering a proposal to amend an existing European Union regulation on certain provisions for fishing in the area covered by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) Agreement.

Foreign affairs, New EU law, 15 Sept 2026

Temporary trade-liberalisation measures applicable to Armenian products

Report by Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski ·

Passed 583 for · 49 against · 39 abstained by an overwhelming majority

Climate & environment, New EU law, 15 Sept 2026

Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030

Urgent procedure agreed Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 9 Jul 2026

Establishment of the digital euro

Report by Fernando Navarrete Rojas ·

Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 416 for · 169 against · 22 abstained

AI summary:The digital euro would complement cash and offer a sovereign, secure and accessible pan-European payment option, reducing reliance on non-European providers.

Digital, AI & data, New EU law, 9 Jul 2026

Temporary derogation from the ePrivacy directive

No single final vote: only amendments or parts of the text were voted on.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 9 Jul 2026

Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act

Committee report ·

Sent back to committee Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

Jobs, social affairs & equality, New EU law, 7 Jul 2026

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.

Transport & tourism, New EU law, 7 Jul 2026

Air passenger rights

Report by Andrey Novakov ·

Passed 646 for · 12 against · 3 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The adopted law maintains the existing three-hour delay threshold and compensation amounts, and introduces new rights such as free hand baggage in price displays and free seating for children under 14.

Foreign affairs, New EU law, 7 Jul 2026

International passenger transport services by coach and bus in the border regions: cabotage operations between Austria and Switzerland

Report by Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi ·

Passed 654 for · 4 against · 1 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The authorisation is limited to specific Austrian border districts and requires no discrimination between EU and other carriers and no distortion of competition.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 18 Jun 2026

Circularity requirements for vehicle design and management of end-of-life vehicles

Report by Jens Gieseke, Paulius Saudargas ·

Passed 437 for · 112 against · 20 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The law aims to support the automotive sector's shift to a circular economy by promoting recycled materials and improving how vehicles are scrapped.

Migration & asylum, New EU law, 17 Jun 2026

Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation)

Report by Malik Azmani ·

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.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 17 Jun 2026

Structure and rates of excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products (recast)

Report by Tomáš Kubín ·

Failed 181 for · 439 against · 38 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The proposal sets EU-wide minimum excise duty rates for tobacco and extends rules to novel tobacco-related products.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 17 Jun 2026

General arrangements for excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products

Report by Tomáš Kubín ·

Passed 325 for · 304 against · 29 abstained narrowly

AI summary:The adopted text backs a gradual rise in minimum tax rates, adjusts how rates are calculated, and extends the transition period to end-2032.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 17 Jun 2026

European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF): access to VAT information at Union level

Report by Michalis Hadjipantela ·

Passed 549 for · 33 against · 84 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The regulation aims to strengthen the fight against cross-border VAT fraud by establishing direct communication channels between Eurofisc and these two bodies.

Foreign affairs, New EU law, 17 Jun 2026

Hague Convention (1980) on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: accession of Cabo Verde

Report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk ·

Passed 659 for · 1 against · 1 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The proposal authorises EU member states to accept, in the Union's interest, Cabo Verde's accession to the 1980 Hague Convention on international child abduction.

Foreign affairs, New EU law, 16 Jun 2026

Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America

Report by Bernd Lange ·

Passed 440 for · 151 against · 50 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The regulation implements commitments from a Joint Statement on a US-EU trade framework, applying a 0% duty on certain US goods and allowing suspension of concessions if the US fails to comply.

Foreign affairs, New EU law, 16 Jun 2026

Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods

Report by Bernd Lange ·

Passed 444 for · 152 against · 54 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The proposal extends the suspension of customs duties on US lobster imports indefinitely and expands it to processed lobster, as agreed in a joint statement.

Digital, AI & data, New EU law, 16 Jun 2026

Simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI)

Report by Arba Kokalari, Michael McNamara ·

Passed 423 for · 57 against · 174 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The text amends the AI Act and the EASA Basic Regulation to make implementation and enforcement simpler, effective and uniform.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law, 16 Jun 2026

Strengthening of the position of farmers in the food supply chain

Report by Céline Imart ·

Passed 560 for · 75 against · 25 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The law amends EU regulations to improve farmers' bargaining power, clarify terms like 'fair' and 'short supply chain', and support producer organisations.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 21 May 2026

Amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions as regards requirements for securitisation exposures

Report by Ralf Seekatz ·

Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 294 for · 192 against · 90 abstained

AI summary:The changes aim to make the requirements more sensitive to actual risk, which should help free up capital for lending and support investment.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 21 May 2026

Amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 on securitisation and a specific framework for simple, transparent and standardised securitisation

Report by Ralf Seekatz ·

Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 294 for · 194 against · 86 abstained

AI summary:The position introduces definitions for public and private securitisations and adjusts due diligence rules, making checks proportionate to risk and easing requirements for repeat transactions.

Transport & tourism, New EU law, 21 May 2026

Periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspection (Roadworthiness package)

Report by Jens Gieseke ·

Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 369 for · 126 against · 84 abstained

AI summary:The position updates rules for cars, vans, and commercial vehicles, and adds regular inspections for motor scooters above 50 cm³.

Justice, rule of law & rights, New EU law, 21 May 2026

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

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

Economy & single market, New EU law, 19 May 2026

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.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 19 May 2026

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.

EU budget & funds, New EU law, 19 May 2026

Research Fund for Coal and Steel: research programme and multiannual technical and financial guidelines

Report by Borys Budka ·

Passed 537 for · 17 against · 83 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The decision updates the fund's rules, including a final phase with an increased annual budget to support research calls from 2027 until 2034.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law, 19 May 2026

Production and marketing of forest reproductive material

Committee report ·

No single final vote: only amendments or parts of the text were voted on.

Climate & environment, New EU law, 29 Apr 2026

Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products

Report by Dimitris Tsiodras, Piotr Müller ·

Passed 540 for · 60 against · 45 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The adopted text aims to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining high protection levels, for example by making labelling rules more flexible and streamlining approval procedures for cosmetic ingredients.

Climate & environment, New EU law, 29 Apr 2026

Market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sector

Report by Danuše Nerudová ·

Passed 433 for · 120 against · 91 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The proposal amends the market stability reserve for the emissions trading system covering buildings, road transport and additional sectors.

Climate & environment, New EU law, 29 Apr 2026

European Chemicals Agency and amending regulations

Report by Christophe Clergeau ·

Passed 526 for · 56 against · 69 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The text aims to strengthen ECHA's governance, align its resources with its tasks, and integrate new responsibilities such as the One Substance One Assessment package.

Trade & customs, New EU law, 28 Apr 2026

Generalised scheme of tariff preferences

Report by Bernd Lange ·

Passed 459 for · 127 against · 70 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The scheme grants reduced or zero customs duties on imports from low and lower-middle income countries, with special arrangements for vulnerable countries and least developed countries.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law, 28 Apr 2026

Welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability

Report by Veronika Vrecionová ·

Passed 558 for · 35 against · 52 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to improve the welfare of dogs and cats and ensure their traceability, covering breeding, selling, shelters, and imports.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law, 28 Apr 2026

Amendments to Biocidal Products Regulation as regards the extension of certain data protection periods

Report by Pierfrancesco Maran ·

Passed 591 for · 54 against · 8 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The position takes over the Commission proposal, meaning Parliament agrees with the proposed changes to the regulation.

Jobs, social affairs & equality, New EU law, 28 Apr 2026

European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: workers affected by imminent job displacement

Report by Liesbet Sommen ·

Passed 566 for · 67 against · 26 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The proposal amends the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to support workers facing imminent job displacement during company restructuring.

Climate & environment, New EU law, 28 Apr 2026

Accounting of greenhouse gas emissions of transport services

Committee report ·

Approved without a vote Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:The regulation establishes rules for accounting greenhouse gas emissions of transport services, using the EN ISO 14083:2023 methodology.

Migration & asylum, New EU law, 26 Mar 2026

Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation)

Report by Malik Azmani ·

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.

Justice, rule of law & rights, New EU law, 26 Mar 2026

Combating corruption

Report by Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle ·

Passed 581 for · 21 against · 42 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The directive sets minimum standards for defining and sanctioning corruption, including bribery in public and private sectors, and adds new offences like concealment of corruption proceeds and misconduct in public office.

Justice, rule of law & rights, New EU law, 26 Mar 2026

Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 as regards the extension of its period of application

Report by Birgit Sippel ·

Failed 228 for · 311 against · 92 abstained by a small majority

AI summary:The proposal sought to extend the period of application of Regulation (EU) 2021/1232, which concerns a temporary derogation from certain obligations under EU law.

Foreign affairs, New EU law, 26 Mar 2026

Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America

Report by Bernd Lange ·

Passed 417 for · 154 against · 71 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The proposal adjusts customs duties and opens tariff quotas for certain goods imported from the United States, implementing commitments from a joint EU-US trade statement.

Foreign affairs, New EU law, 26 Mar 2026

Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods

Report by Bernd Lange ·

Passed 437 for · 144 against · 60 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The proposal extends indefinitely the suspension of customs duties on US lobster imports and expands it to processed lobster, as agreed in a joint statement.

Digital, AI & data, New EU law, 26 Mar 2026

Simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI)

Report by Arba Kokalari, Michael McNamara ·

Passed 569 for · 45 against · 23 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The position postpones the application date for certain AI systems to 2 December 2027 for Annex III and 2 August 2028 for Annex I, replacing the Commission's proposed link to a decision.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 26 Mar 2026

Scope of deposit protection, use of deposit guarantee schemes funds, cross-border cooperation, and transparency (DGSD2)

Committee report ·

Approved without a vote Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:The draft law updates EU rules on deposit protection, covering the scope of deposit guarantee schemes, their funding, cross-border cooperation, and transparency.

Climate & environment, New EU law, 26 Mar 2026

Surface water and groundwater pollutants

Committee report ·

Approved without a vote Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:The draft law updates EU water rules by amending directives on water policy, groundwater protection, and environmental quality standards.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 26 Mar 2026

Amending Regulation (EU) No 806/2014 as regards early intervention measures, conditions for resolution and funding of resolution action

Committee report ·

Approved without a vote Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:The draft law amends the EU regulation on the resolution of failing banks, covering early intervention measures, conditions for resolution, and funding of resolution action.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 26 Mar 2026

Early intervention measures, conditions for resolution and financing of resolution action (BRRD3)

Committee report ·

Approved without a vote Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:The draft law updates EU rules on early intervention measures, conditions for resolution and financing of resolution action for failing banks, and on valuation services in resolution.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 12 Mar 2026

Package travel and linked travel arrangements: make the protection of travellers more effective and simplify and clarify certain aspects

Report by Alex Agius Saliba ·

Passed 537 for · 2 against · 24 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The adopted text updates the 2015 Package Travel Directive, covering issues such as insolvency protection, cancellations, refunds, and vouchers.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 10 Mar 2026

Harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law

Report by Emil Radev ·

Passed 498 for · 90 against · 28 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The directive aims to make insolvency proceedings more uniform and efficient, protecting businesses and creditors.

Migration & asylum, New EU law, 10 Mar 2026

Establishing an EU talent pool

Report by Abir Al-Sahlani ·

Passed 414 for · 182 against · 21 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The EU talent pool is a proposed EU-wide platform to match jobseekers from non-EU countries with employers in the Union.

Foreign affairs, New EU law, 10 Mar 2026

Increased efficiency of the External Action Guarantee

Report by David McAllister, Charles Goerens ·

Passed 441 for · 105 against · 81 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The Guarantee backs loans for development and external action; the changes aim to improve how it is used.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law, 12 Feb 2026

Cooperation among enforcement authorities regarding unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain

Report by Stefano Bonaccini ·

Passed 555 for · 0 against · 26 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The law would give authorities new tools to gather information, find infringements, and impose fines on buyers in other member states.

Migration & asylum, New EU law, 10 Feb 2026

Establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level

Report by Alessandro Ciriani ·

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

Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept

Report by Lena Düpont ·

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.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law, 10 Feb 2026

Amending regulations on agricultural products as regards market rules and sectoral support measures in the wine sector and for aromatised wine products

Report by Esther Herranz García ·

Passed 625 for · 15 against · 11 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The law aims to tackle the wine sector's structural crisis, including oversupply and falling consumption, with tools such as voluntary grubbing-up and distillation.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 10 Feb 2026

Amending the Measuring Instruments Directive

Report by Zala Tomašič ·

Passed 594 for · 25 against · 23 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The update aims to harmonise definitions and standards across the Union for these new technologies, improving mutual recognition and reducing regulatory fragmentation.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law, 10 Feb 2026

Bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products

Report by Gabriel Mato ·

Passed 483 for · 102 against · 67 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The law aims to protect sensitive EU agricultural sectors by allowing swift, proportionate safeguard measures when imports from Mercosur countries cause or threaten serious injury to EU producers.

Climate & environment, New EU law, 10 Feb 2026

Framework for achieving climate neutrality

Report by Ondřej Knotek ·

Passed 413 for · 226 against · 12 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The proposal aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, as part of the path to climate neutrality by 2050.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 10 Feb 2026

European Union designs (codification)

Report by Magdalena Adamowicz ·

Passed 613 for · 5 against · 29 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The proposal codifies existing EU rules on designs into a single regulation, without changing their substance.

Climate & environment, New EU law, 22 Jan 2026

Detergents and surfactants

Committee report ·

Approved without a vote Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:The draft regulation updates EU rules on detergents and surfactants, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 648/2004.

Transport & tourism, New EU law, 21 Jan 2026

Air passenger rights

Report by Andrey Novakov ·

Amendments 1 + 243 (voted as one) adopted On the amendment: 632 for · 15 against · 9 abstained

AI summary:The position aims to preserve existing passenger rights, simplify claims, and extend the rules to more flights, while capping airline costs for hotel stays in extraordinary circumstances.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 20 Jan 2026

Framework for strengthening the availability and security of supply of critical medicinal products as well as the availability of, and accessibility of, medicinal products of common interest

Report by Tomislav Sokol ·

Passed 503 for · 57 against · 108 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The position also calls for better use of existing data tools and involvement of stakeholders across the supply chain.

Migration & asylum, New EU law, 17 Dec 2025

Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept

Report by Lena Düpont ·

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

Establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level

Report by Alessandro Ciriani ·

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.

Energy, New EU law, 17 Dec 2025

Phasing out Russian natural gas imports, improving monitoring of potential energy dependencies

Report by Inese Vaidere, Ville Niinistö ·

Passed 500 for · 120 against · 32 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The regulation would also amend Regulation (EU) 2017/1938 on security of gas supply, and the Parliament's position includes amendments to the Commission's proposal.

Digital, AI & data, New EU law, 17 Dec 2025

European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC)

Report by Borys Budka ·

Passed 604 for · 37 against · 18 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The regulation aims to support setting up and operating AI Gigafactories in Europe, which are large-scale facilities for developing frontier AI models.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law, 16 Dec 2025

Bilateral safeguard clause of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement and the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement for agricultural products

Report by Gabriel Mato ·

Passed 431 for · 161 against · 70 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The law aims to protect sensitive EU agricultural sectors by allowing swift, proportionate measures when imports from Mercosur countries cause or threaten serious injury to EU producers.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 16 Dec 2025

Amending the Directive on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes

Report by Laura Ballarín Cereza ·

Amendment 1 rejected On the amendment: 122 for · 470 against · 69 abstained

AI summary:The proposal updates EU rules on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes after the European Online Dispute Resolution Platform was discontinued.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 16 Dec 2025

Compulsory licensing of patents in crisis situations

Report by Adrián Vázquez Lázara ·

No single final vote: only amendments or parts of the text were voted on.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 16 Dec 2025

Incentivising defence-related investments in the EU budget to implement the ReArm Europe Plan

Report by Rihards Kols ·

Passed 519 for · 119 against · 25 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The law amends several EU funding programmes to support defence technologies, dual-use research, and military mobility, without creating new instruments.

EU budget & funds, New EU law, 16 Dec 2025

Amending certain CAP Regulations as regards the conditionality system, types of intervention in the form of direct payment, types of intervention in certain sectors and rural development and annual performance reports, data and interoperability governance, suspensions of payments annual performance clearance and controls and penalties

Report by André Rodrigues ·

Passed 629 for · 17 against · 16 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The amendments cover conditionality, direct payments, sector interventions, and annual performance reporting, as well as data governance and payment suspensions.

Foreign affairs, New EU law, 16 Dec 2025

Providing macro-financial assistance to Jordan

Report by Céline Imart ·

Passed 585 for · 34 against · 45 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The European Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to provide Jordan with macro-financial assistance of up to EUR 500 million in loans.

EU budget & funds, New EU law, 16 Dec 2025

Brexit Adjustment Reserve

Report by Pascal Arimont ·

Passed 619 for · 6 against · 37 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The adjustment is a technical, financial and legal change that aligns the fund's regulation with a reduction agreed during the mid-term revision of the EU's long-term budget, without affecting funds already paid out or transferred.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 16 Dec 2025

Corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements

Report by Jörgen Warborn ·

Passed 428 for · 218 against · 17 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The proposal aims to simplify and reduce the burden on EU enterprises, while maintaining human rights and environmental standards.

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