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Topics, Economy & single market

Consumer rights

Decisions about consumer protection, product safety, unfair commercial practices or consumer credit.

12 decisions this term since 17 Dec 2024 · 9 adopted, 1 rejected · 9

Latest decisions

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.

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.

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.

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, 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, 25 Nov 2025

Safety of toys and repealing Directive 2009/48/EC

Committee report ·

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

AI summary:This approval means the regulation can now be adopted, updating EU rules on toy safety.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 11 Sept 2025

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 535 for · 36 against · 47 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The adopted text revises definitions, insolvency protection, cancellation rights, and introduces rules on vouchers and complaint handling.

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.

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Where the groups stand

How each group voted in the last 9 final . For / Against / Abstained: at least two thirds of the group voted that way. Divided: no position had two thirds of the group’s votes. On the winning side: how many of those votes ended the way most of the group voted. Groups as they are now.

Group positions over the last 9 final roll-call votes
GroupForAgainstAbstainedDividedOn the winning side
The Left63007
Greens81009
S&D81009
Renew81009
EPP81009
ECR60128
Patriots60035
ESN34202