Health

Health · , Resolution · , 17 Sept 2026

An EU health workforce crisis plan: sustainability of healthcare systems and employment and working conditions in the healthcare sector

Report by Loucas Fourlas, Ruggero Razza

AIAI summary:The report responds to a health workforce crisis in the Union, where shortages of doctors, nurses, carers and other healthcare professionals are deepening and becoming structural.

Justice, rule of law & rights · , Resolution · , 17 Sept 2026

Narco-trafficking in Europe’s waters: protecting our borders and supporting our law enforcement officers

Motion for a resolution

AIAI summary:The resolution condemns attacks and deaths linked to drug trafficking and calls for stronger maritime surveillance, intelligence-sharing and international cooperation along trafficking routes.

Health · , Resolution · , 17 Sept 2026

Strengthening global health resilience in partner countries

Motion for a resolution

AIAI summary:By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, stating that strengthening global health resilience is both a development objective and a strategic investment in European and global security and stability.

Health · , Resolution · , 16 Sept 2026

An EU cardiovascular diseases strategy

Report by Romana Jerković

AIAI summary:The resolution addresses cardiovascular diseases, which remain the leading cause of death in the EU, and the modifiable risk factors behind most cardiovascular deaths, such as tobacco use, harmful alcohol consumption, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity and environmental exposures.

Health · , Resolution · , 16 Sept 2026

Gender inequalities in health, specifically as regards gender-specific conditions

Report by Billy Kelleher

AIAI summary:The text examines the whole healthcare cycle, from clinical trials and drug development to diagnosis and treatment, and sets out Parliament's official position.

Agriculture, food & fisheries · , Objection to a Commission measure · , 8 Jul 2026

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

Genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations DP 202216 x NK603, DP202216 x DAS-40278-9

Motion for a resolution

AIAI summary:Parliament objected to a Commission decision that would have authorised selling food and feed made from genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations.

Climate & environment · , Resolution · , 18 Jun 2026

Implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and risks to the security of supply of medicines

Motion for a resolution

AIAI summary:It supports the directive's environmental goals but worries that higher-than-expected costs and the polluter-pays scheme could hurt medicine availability and EU manufacturing.

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 · Consultation

AIAI 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 · Consultation

AIAI 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.

Health · , Resolution · , 21 May 2026

The need to reduce work-related fatalities

Motion for a resolution

AIAI summary:The European Parliament adopted a resolution on reducing work-related fatalities, covering prevention of accidents and occupational diseases, and protection of vulnerable workers.