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Jobs, social affairs & equality, New EU law, 19 Dec 2024

Amending Directive 2009/38/EC as regards the establishment and functioning of European Works Councils and the effective enforcement of transnational information and consultation rights

Committee report ·

Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 300 for · 254 against · 21 abstained

AI summary:The position aims to bring older agreements into the directive's scope and to improve enforcement of information and consultation rights.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 19 Dec 2024

11th year of the occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by the Russian Federation and the deteriorating human rights situation in occupied Crimea, notably the cases of Iryna Danylovych, Tofik Abdulhaziiev and Amet Suleymanov

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 446 for · 25 against · 51 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The text condemns Russia's war of aggression, demands withdrawal from all Ukrainian territory, and calls for an end to human rights violations against residents of occupied areas.

Foreign affairs, International agreement, 18 Dec 2024

EC-Pacific States Interim Partnership Agreement: accession of Tonga

Report by Dariusz Joński ·

Consent given 545 for · 81 against · 26 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The decision will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of member states and Tonga.

Foreign affairs, International agreement, 18 Dec 2024

EC-Pacific States Interim Partnership Agreement: accession of Niue

Report by Dariusz Joński ·

Consent given 543 for · 77 against · 31 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The draft decision concerns Niue's accession to the Interim Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Pacific States, which sets out trade arrangements.

Economy & single market, International agreement, 18 Dec 2024

Conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration

Report by Anna Cavazzini ·

Consent given 591 for · 7 against · 53 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The Convention increases public access to documents and hearings in investor-state disputes and lets civil society participate.

Foreign affairs, International agreement, 18 Dec 2024

EC-Pacific States Interim Partnership Agreement: accession of Tuvalu

Report by Dariusz Joński ·

Consent given 533 for · 74 against · 26 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:Tuvalu is expected to graduate from Least Developed Country status in 2024, and this accession helps maintain its duty-free access to the EU market.

EU institutions & Parliament, Resolution, 18 Dec 2024

Amendment of Annex VI – Powers and responsibilities of the standing committees

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 448 for · 161 against · 40 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:Parliament decided to set up a standing committee on Security and Defence and a standing committee on Public Health, replacing the existing subcommittees on those topics.

Justice, rule of law & rights, Appointment, 18 Dec 2024

Appointment of the Chair of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)

Committee report

Appointment approved 569 for · 20 against · 61 abstained by an overwhelming majority

Electronic vote: totals recorded, but not how each MEP voted.

AI summary:The decision follows a hearing with the candidate and an evaluation of her credentials against the requirements of the relevant EU regulation.

EU budget & funds, New EU law, 17 Dec 2024

Specific measures under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) for Member States affected by natural disasters

Report by Veronika Vrecionová ·

Passed 644 for · 6 against · 3 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The proposal amends the EU regulation on rural development to give extra help to member states hit by natural disasters since 1 January 2024.

EU budget & funds, New EU law, 17 Dec 2024

Regional Emergency Support: RESTORE

Report by Andrzej Buła, Younous Omarjee ·

Passed 638 for · 10 against · 5 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The law aims to support reconstruction and provide basic material assistance to affected citizens, following floods and wildfires in several EU countries in September 2024.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, New EU law, 17 Dec 2024

Forest reproductive material of the ‘tested’ category

Report by Veronika Vrecionová ·

Passed 499 for · 131 against · 27 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The law updates EU rules on importing forest reproductive material, adding the 'tested' category to the existing equivalence regime for third countries.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 17 Dec 2024

Discontinuation of the European ODR Platform

Committee report ·

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

AI summary:The European Parliament approved the Council's position on a regulation that repeals the EU law setting up the European Online Dispute Resolution Platform and amends related consumer protection rules.

EU institutions & Parliament, Resolution, 17 Dec 2024

Activities of the European Ombudsman – annual report 2023

Report by Alex Agius Saliba

Adopted 598 for · 17 against · 37 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The resolution supports the Ombudsman's work, including inquiries into maladministration, and calls for improved transparency and accountability in EU institutions.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 28 Nov 2024

The increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 562 for · 2 against · 30 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the increasing and systematic repression of women in Iran through laws and restrictions on their freedoms and rights.

Health, Resolution, 28 Nov 2024

Recommendation on smoke- and aerosol-free environments

Motion for a resolution

Rejected 152 for · 378 against · 26 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The rejection means Parliament did not endorse the proposed measures, which aimed to protect people from second-hand smoke and aerosols.

Migration & asylum, New EU law, 27 Nov 2024

Amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards Vanuatu

Report by Paulo Cunha ·

Passed 627 for · 6 against · 37 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The proposal amends Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 to remove Vanuatu from the list of countries whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement for short stays in the EU.

EU budget & funds, Resolution, 27 Nov 2024

2025 budgetary procedure: Joint text

Report by Victor Negrescu, Niclas Herbst

Adopted 418 for · 185 against · 67 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The adoption makes the budget law, and Parliament's President will declare it definitively adopted and publish it in the Official Journal.

EU institutions & Parliament, Election of the Commission, 27 Nov 2024

Election of the Commission

Commission elected 370 for · 282 against · 36 abstained by a small majority

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure, 26 Nov 2024

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

Genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603

Motion for a resolution

Objection passed On the objection: 474 for · 171 against · 13 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The European Parliament objected to the Commission's draft decision renewing the authorisation of genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603, which is resistant to glyphosate and produces insecticidal proteins.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure, 26 Nov 2024

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

Genetically modified cotton COT102

Motion for a resolution

Objection passed On the objection: 496 for · 143 against · 18 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:Parliament objected to a Commission plan to authorise imports of food, feed and other products made from genetically modified cotton COT102.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure, 26 Nov 2024

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

Genetically modified maize MON 810

Motion for a resolution

Objection passed On the objection: 464 for · 163 against · 27 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The European Parliament objected to a Commission decision renewing the authorisation of genetically modified maize MON 810 for food and feed products.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure, 26 Nov 2024

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

Genetically modified maize DP915635

Motion for a resolution

Objection passed On the objection: 478 for · 166 against · 17 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:Parliament objected to a Commission decision authorising the sale of products made from genetically modified maize DP915635.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure, 26 Nov 2024

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

Genetically modified maize DP23211

Motion for a resolution

Objection passed On the objection: 474 for · 166 against · 17 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:Parliament objected to a Commission decision authorising the sale of products made from genetically modified maize DP23211.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure, 26 Nov 2024

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

Genetically modified maize DP202216

Motion for a resolution

Objection passed On the objection: 478 for · 165 against · 16 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The European Parliament objected to a draft Commission decision that would have authorised selling products made from genetically modified maize DP202216, which is resistant to the herbicide glufosinate and has increased yield potential.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure, 26 Nov 2024

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

Genetically modified maize MON 94804

Motion for a resolution

Objection passed On the objection: 468 for · 166 against · 14 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:Parliament objected to a Commission draft decision that would have authorised selling products made from genetically modified maize MON 94804, engineered to reduce plant height.

EU institutions & Parliament, Appointment, 26 Nov 2024

Partial renewal of a member of the Court of Auditors – Iliana Ivanova

Committee report

Appointment approved 581 for · 34 against · 31 abstained by an overwhelming majority

Electronic vote: totals recorded, but not how each MEP voted.

AI summary:It adopted a decision delivering a favourable opinion on the nomination, making it Parliament's official position.

Agenda vote, 25 Nov 2024

Wednesday’s agenda

Adopted 415 for · 5 against · 3 abstained by an overwhelming majority

Economy & single market, New EU law, 14 Nov 2024

Electronic value added tax exemption certificate

Report by Aurore Lalucq ·

Passed 621 for · 10 against · 11 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The proposal replaces the paper value added tax exemption certificate with an electronic version for transactions such as diplomatic supplies and NATO forces.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 14 Nov 2024

Faster and Safer Relief of Excess Withholding Taxes

Report by Herbert Dorfmann ·

Passed 555 for · 48 against · 42 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The directive also sets reporting obligations for financial intermediaries and exempts member states with comprehensive relief-at-source systems and small financial markets from certain requirements.

EU institutions & Parliament, New EU law, 14 Nov 2024

Amendment of the EIB’s Statute

Report by Joachim Streit ·

Passed 510 for · 105 against · 27 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The European Parliament approved the proposal to amend the Statute of the European Investment Bank (EIB), which aims to remove the statutory lending limit and replace the maximum 250% gearing ratio with a unanimous decision by the Board of Governors.

Climate & environment, Resolution, 14 Nov 2024

UN Climate Change Conference 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan (COP29)

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 429 for · 183 against · 24 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The text calls for ambitious global climate action, including on finance, adaptation, and loss and damage.

Jobs, social affairs & equality, New EU law, 23 Oct 2024

Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States

Committee report ·

Passed 444 for · 179 against · 20 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The adopted text approves the Commission proposal as amended, meaning the guidelines will reflect Parliament's requested changes.

EU budget & funds, Budget decision, 23 Oct 2024

General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2025 – all sections

Committee report

Resolution rejected On the resolution that accompanies the budget position: 233 for · 360 against · 59 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The Parliament's resolution had called for a people-centred budget with investments in areas like public health, housing, and the environment, and for support to Ukraine and agriculture.

Economy & single market, Resolution, 23 Oct 2024

Urgent need to revise the Medical Devices Regulation

Motion for a resolution

Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:The revision should address implementation challenges, consider stakeholders' views, and focus on timely availability of medical technologies, a more predictable system, and less administrative burden for manufacturers.

Foreign affairs, New EU law, 22 Oct 2024

Establishing the Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism and providing exceptional macro-financial assistance to Ukraine

Report by Karin Karlsbro ·

Passed 518 for · 56 against · 61 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The proposal establishes the Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism to help Ukraine repay loans of up to €45 billion using windfall profits from frozen Russian assets.

Transport & tourism, New EU law, 22 Oct 2024

Implementation of the Single European Sky (recast)

Committee report ·

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

AI summary:The regulation updates the Single European Sky framework to make air navigation services and network management contribute to climate neutrality.

EU budget & funds, Budget decision, 22 Oct 2024

2022 discharge: EU general budget – European Council and Council

Report by Jonas Sjöstedt

Passed 431 for · 131 against · 83 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:Parliament calls on the Council to cooperate in the discharge procedure and to follow up on its recommendations.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 10 Oct 2024

The case of Bülent Mumay in Türkiye

Motion for a resolution

Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the prison sentence of journalist Bülent Mumay in Türkiye and the harassment of independent media and journalists.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 9 Oct 2024

The democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 495 for · 73 against · 86 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The resolution rejects the 'family values' law as an attack on the LGBTQ+ community and civil liberties, and notes risks from the foreign influence law for NGOs and media.

Digital, AI & data, International agreement, 19 Sept 2024

EU/USA Agreement on the launch of Galileo satellites from U.S. Territory

Report by Borys Budka ·

Consent given 582 for · 16 against · 17 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The European Parliament voted on the draft Council decision to conclude an agreement between the European Union and the United States of America on security procedures for launching Galileo satellites from U.S. territory.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 19 Sept 2024

The severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 549 for · 21 against · 37 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution on the severe situation of political prisoners in Belarus, condemning systematic repression since the 2020 presidential election.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 19 Sept 2024

The case of José Daniel Ferrier García in Cuba

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 380 for · 182 against · 51 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The text condemns human rights violations by the Cuban regime and urges the immediate release of all politically detained persons.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 19 Sept 2024

Situation in Venezuela

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 309 for · 201 against · 12 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Venezuela, condemning the electoral fraud in the 28 July presidential election and not recognising the proclaimed victory of Nicolás Maduro.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure, 18 Sept 2024

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

Maximum residue levels for carbendazim and thiophanate-methyl

Motion for a resolution

Objection passed On the objection: 516 for · 129 against · 27 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:Parliament objected to a Commission regulation that would have kept import tolerance levels for two pesticides, carbendazim and thiophanate-methyl, on certain imported products.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure, 18 Sept 2024

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

Maximum residue levels for cyproconazole

Motion for a resolution

Objection passed On the objection: 522 for · 127 against · 28 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The Parliament objected to a Commission regulation that would have kept maximum residue levels for the pesticide cyproconazole in certain imported foods above the default safety limit.

EU institutions & Parliament, Resolution, 18 Sept 2024

Numerical strength of interparliamentary delegations

Motion for a resolution

Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:The decision specifies the number of Members for each delegation, such as 13 for the EU-North Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee and 64 for relations with the United States.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 17 Jul 2024

The need for the EU's continuous support for Ukraine

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 495 for · 137 against · 47 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The text condemns Russia's war, the recent visit of Hungary's Prime Minister to Russia, and attacks on civilians, and calls for increased military support, sanctions, and accountability for war crimes.

EU institutions & Parliament, Resolution, 17 Jul 2024

Numerical strength of standing committees

Motion for a resolution

Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:This decision takes effect on the day of adoption and allows committee and subcommittee bureaux to have up to four vice-chairs.

EU institutions & Parliament, Resolution, 17 Jul 2024

Number and numerical strength of interparliamentary delegations

Motion for a resolution

Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:The decision specifies the number of Members for each delegation, such as 64 for the United States and 78 for the OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly.