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Agriculture, food & fisheries, Resolution, 17 Sept 2026

The role of social, economic and environmental standards in safeguarding fair competition for all aquatic food products and improving food security

Report by Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

Adopted 467 for · 92 against · 44 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The text sets out Parliament's position that aquatic food products entering the EU should meet the same or equivalent standards required of EU fishers and producers, to avoid unfair competition and artificially lowered prices.

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.

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.

Economy & single market, International agreement, 16 Sept 2026

EU-UK Agreement regarding cooperation on the application of their respective competition laws

Report by Eero Heinäluoma ·

Consent given 640 for · 5 against · 26 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The text concerns an agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom on cooperation in applying their respective competition laws.

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.

Economy & single market, Resolution, 15 Sept 2026

Global role of the euro

Report by Rasmus Andresen

Adopted 405 for · 146 against · 60 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The report calls on the Commission, in close cooperation with the European Central Bank, to develop a comprehensive strategy for strengthening the international role of the euro and to submit it to Parliament and the Council for scrutiny.

EU institutions & Parliament, Appointment, 15 Sept 2026

Appointment of the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority

Committee report

Appointment approved 554 for · 33 against · 44 abstained by an overwhelming majority

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

AI summary:Parliament considered the appointment of Thomas Gstädtner as Executive Director of the European Banking Authority, following a proposal from the Authority's Board of Supervisors and a hearing in the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

EU institutions & Parliament, Appointment, 15 Sept 2026

Appointment of the Chairperson of the European Securities and Markets Authority

Committee report

Appointment approved 527 for · 52 against · 86 abstained by a large majority

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

AI summary:Parliament considered the appointment of Carlo Comporti as Chairperson of the European Securities and Markets Authority, following a shortlist drawn up by the Authority's Board of Supervisors and a Council proposal.

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.

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.

Foreign affairs, International agreement, 8 Jul 2026

EU–Mexico Interim Agreement on Trade

Report by Borja Giménez Larraz ·

Consent given 474 for · 131 against · 60 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The agreement covers trade between the European Union and the United Mexican States.

Climate & environment, Objection to a Commission measure, 8 Jul 2026

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

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.

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.

Economy & single market, Resolution, 7 Jul 2026

Competition policy – annual report 2025

Report by Stéphanie Yon-Courtin

Adopted 501 for · 61 against · 95 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The report calls for adapting competition rules to new market realities, including digital markets and artificial intelligence, and for stronger enforcement.

Economy & single market, Resolution, 7 Jul 2026

A coherent tax framework for the EU’s financial sector

Report by Matthias Ecke

Adopted 418 for · 152 against · 85 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The adopted text is Parliament's official position, urging reforms to modernise VAT rules, coordinate EU-wide taxation, and set common standards for windfall taxes.

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.

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.

Trade & customs, International agreement, 17 Jun 2026

EU-Pakistan Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV

Report by Saskia Bricmont ·

Consent given 276 for · 13 against · 9 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The agreement modifies EU tariff-rate quotas on agricultural, fish and industrial goods to account for the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, splitting existing volumes between the EU and the UK.

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, Resolution, 16 Jun 2026

Role of trade in strengthening the EU’s economic security

Report by Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez

Adopted 415 for · 105 against · 142 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The text sets out Parliament's position in response to the December 2025 Joint Communication on Strengthening EU economic security.

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.

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.

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.

Economy & single market, Resolution, 30 Apr 2026

Banking Union – annual report 2025

Report by Evelyn Regner

Adopted 376 for · 187 against · 17 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The report stresses that the Banking Union remains incomplete without a European Deposit Insurance Scheme and calls for action on risks from non-bank financial intermediaries.

Economy & single market, Resolution, 30 Apr 2026

Enforcement of the Digital Markets Act

Motion for a resolution

Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:The text reaffirms that effective, timely and consistent enforcement is essential for the single market and for benefits to consumers, businesses and innovators.

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.

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

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.

EU budget & funds, Resolution, 28 Apr 2026

Control, transparency and traceability of performance-based instruments

Report by Monika Hohlmeier

Adopted 527 for · 85 against · 33 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The text calls for stronger oversight of such instruments, including harmonised methodologies, interoperable data systems, robust audit trails and clear correction criteria.

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.

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.

Trade & customs, International agreement, 26 Mar 2026

EU-China Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV

Report by Jérémy Decerle ·

Consent given 603 for · 3 against · 33 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:This agreement adjusts EU import quotas for farm, fish and industrial goods after the UK left the EU, splitting the volumes between the EU and the UK.

Economy & single market, Resolution, 26 Mar 2026

Global Gateway – past impacts and future orientation

Report by Chloé Ridel, Hildegard Bentele

Adopted 371 for · 146 against · 80 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The resolution calls for reforms to make the initiative more participatory and bottom-up, strengthening the role of partner countries, civil society, and local authorities.

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