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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

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.

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.

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

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 Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement

Report by Javi López, Borja Giménez Larraz ·

Consent given 479 for · 119 against · 65 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The consent means the EU can now conclude the agreement, which was proposed by the Commission and requested by the Council.

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.

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.

Climate & environment, International agreement, 17 Jun 2026

EU–Liberia Voluntary Partnership Agreement on forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber products: termination

Report by Karin Karlsbro ·

Consent given 608 for · 38 against · 15 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The agreement, which entered into force on 1 December 2013, is being terminated because Liberia has not been able to honour its commitments.

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.

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.

Foreign affairs, International agreement, 20 May 2026

EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

Report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk ·

Consent given 493 for · 104 against · 45 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:Parliament's approval means the Council can now conclude the agreement on behalf of the Union.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, International agreement, 20 May 2026

International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives: amendment of Article 36

Report by Bernd Lange ·

Consent given 644 for · 1 against · 2 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The amendment allows the Agreement to be extended for periods of five years.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 20 May 2026

EU-Uzbekistan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (resolution)

Report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk

Adopted 423 for · 16 against · 208 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The resolution welcomes the strategic relations and calls for continued reforms in human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, while noting persistent restrictions on political pluralism and fundamental freedoms in Uzbekistan.

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.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, International agreement, 29 Apr 2026

International Cocoa Agreement

Report by Bernd Lange ·

Consent given 601 for · 13 against · 34 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:Parliament voted on a Council decision to approve amendments to the International Cocoa Agreement, which aims to strengthen the global cocoa sector and promote its sustainable development.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trade & customs, Resolution, 22 Jan 2026

Motion of censure on the Commission

Motion for a resolution

Rejected 165 for · 390 against · 10 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The motion sought to censure the Commission over its handling of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and agricultural policy.

Trade & customs, Resolution, 21 Jan 2026

Request for opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and Interim Trade Agreement (ITA)

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 334 for · 324 against · 11 abstained narrowly

AI summary:The Partnership Agreement is a mixed agreement needing unanimous Council approval, Parliament's consent and ratification by all member states, while the Interim Trade Agreement covers only areas of exclusive EU competence and needs a qualified majority in the Council and Parliament's consent.

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.

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

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.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 27 Nov 2025

Implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

Report by Thijs Reuten, Nina Carberry

Adopted 490 for · 41 against · 74 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, which sets the framework for post-Brexit relations.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Objection to a Commission measure, 26 Nov 2025

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 as regards origin labelling for fruit and vegetables originating in the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara

Motion for a resolution

Objection failed On the objection: 359 for · 188 against · 76 abstained for lack of an absolute majority (361 votes needed)

AI summary:The resolution had objected that the labelling could mislead consumers about the true origin, contrary to EU food information rules.

Foreign affairs, New EU law, 13 Nov 2025

Exceptional trade measures for countries and territories participating in or linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process

Report by Kris Van Dijck ·

Passed 543 for · 72 against · 22 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The EU is updating its exceptional trade measures for countries linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process, which cover duty suspensions for certain fruits and vegetables and tariff quotas for wine.

Foreign affairs, International agreement, 13 Nov 2025

Digital Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore

Report by Svenja Hahn ·

Consent given 515 for · 93 against · 33 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The European Parliament gave its consent to the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement, which sets binding rules for digital trade between the two parties.

Economy & single market, Resolution, 23 Oct 2025

Audiovisual Media Services Directive obligations in the transatlantic dialogue

Motion for a resolution

Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:The resolution stresses that the directive's measures are legitimate regulation in the public interest, safeguarding cultural diversity and protecting freedom of expression, media pluralism and democratic values.

Climate & environment, New EU law, 10 Sept 2025

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: simplification and strengthening

Report by Antonio Decaro ·

Passed 617 for · 18 against · 19 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The proposal introduces a de minimis exemption for imports below 50 tonnes, relieving around 90% of importers while keeping about 99% of emissions covered.

Foreign affairs, International agreement, 10 Sept 2025

EC-Pacific States Interim Partnership Agreement: accession of Vanuatu

Report by Dariusz Joński ·

Consent given 528 for · 89 against · 48 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The accession reinforces the legal framework for EU trade with Pacific partners and incorporates Vanuatu into joint rules and institutions.

Foreign affairs, International agreement, 9 Sept 2025

EU-Kyrgyz Republic Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

Report by Nacho Sánchez Amor ·

Consent given 473 for · 114 against · 58 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:Parliament voted on the draft Council decision to conclude the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the Kyrgyz Republic.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 9 Sept 2025

EU-Kyrgyz Republic Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (Resolution)

Report by Nacho Sánchez Amor

Adopted 434 for · 49 against · 168 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The resolution expresses concern about democratic backsliding and human rights abuses in Kyrgyzstan and calls for a review of the agreement within three years to verify compliance with its essential elements.

Economy & single market, Resolution, 10 Jul 2025

Tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 523 for · 75 against · 14 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The text urges the EU not to make concessions to China in exchange for relaxing the restrictions and to build leverage using pressure points where China depends on EU goods and technologies.

Economy & single market, Resolution, 9 Jul 2025

Product safety and regulatory compliance in e-commerce and non-EU imports

Report by Salvatore De Meo

Adopted 619 for · 26 against · 46 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The text calls for measures to close regulatory gaps, such as removing the customs duty exemption for goods under EUR 150 and introducing a 'deemed importer' concept.

Climate & environment, International agreement, 17 Jun 2025

Termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cameroon on forest law enforcement governance and trade in timber and derived products to the Union

Report by Karin Karlsbro ·

Consent given 583 for · 78 against · 8 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:Parliament's consent follows the Council's request and the committee's recommendation, and its position will be forwarded to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of member states and Cameroon.

Climate & environment, Resolution, 17 Jun 2025

Termination of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cameroon on forest law enforcement governance and trade in timber and derived products to the Union.

Report by Karin Karlsbro

Adopted 557 for · 75 against · 37 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The agreement, in force since 2011, aimed to ensure all Cameroonian timber exports to the EU are legal, but Cameroon has not fully set up the required legality assurance system.

Climate & environment, New EU law, 22 May 2025

Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/956 as regards simplifying and strengthening the carbon border adjustment mechanism

Report by Antonio Decaro ·

Passed 564 for · 20 against · 12 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The proposal introduces a de minimis exemption for imports below 50 tonnes, relieving around 90% of importers from CBAM obligations while keeping about 99% of embedded emissions covered.

Trade & customs, New EU law, 22 May 2025

Modification of customs duties applicable to imports of certain goods originating in or exported from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus

Report by Inese Vaidere ·

Passed 411 for · 100 against · 78 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The law aims to reduce EU dependence on Russian fertilisers and other agricultural imports, with tariff increases phased in over three years.

Foreign affairs, New EU law, 8 May 2025

Suspending certain parts of Regulation (EU) 2015/478 as regards imports of Ukrainian products into the European Union

Report by Karin Karlsbro ·

Passed 354 for · 147 against · 53 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The regulation aims to adjust trade measures in response to the situation, with amendments to recital 7 and Article 4.

Trade & customs, International agreement, 2 Apr 2025

Agreements on Financial Mechanisms for the period May 2021 - April 2028 (EEA: EU-Iceland-Liechtenstein-Norway; Norwegian: EU-Norway); Additional Protocols to EEC-Norway Agreement and to EEC-Iceland Agreement

Report by Željana Zovko ·

Consent given 528 for · 121 against · 32 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:These arrangements provide a financial contribution to economic and social cohesion in the EEA, with new concessions and flexibility on unexhausted quotas.

Agriculture, food & fisheries, Resolution, 2 Apr 2025

Protocol on the Implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (2024-2029) (Resolution)

Report by Eric Sargiacomo

Adopted 605 for · 68 against · 10 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The resolution is Parliament's official position, accompanying its consent to the protocol, and includes recommendations for the Commission to consider during implementation.

Trade & customs, New EU law, 1 Apr 2025

Customs duties on imports of certain products originating in the USA

Report by Bernd Lange ·

Passed 593 for · 7 against · 35 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The proposal amends a 2018 EU regulation on additional customs duties on US imports by adding a de minimis threshold below which no duties apply.

Trade & customs, International agreement, 12 Mar 2025

EU-Norway Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff-rate quotas included in EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union

Committee report ·

Consent given 525 for · 5 against · 34 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The agreement adjusts EU tariff-rate quotas with Norway after the UK's withdrawal from the EU, following WTO rules.

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.