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Road, rail, aviation, shipping, passenger rights, tourism.

29 decisions this term since 22 Oct 2024 · 23 adopted, 0 rejected · 19

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.

Foreign affairs, New EU law, 7 Jul 2026

International passenger transport services by coach and bus in the border regions: cabotage operations between Austria and Switzerland

Report by Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi ·

Passed 654 for · 4 against · 1 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The authorisation is limited to specific Austrian border districts and requires no discrimination between EU and other carriers and no distortion of competition.

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.

Transport & tourism, New EU law, 21 May 2026

Periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspection (Roadworthiness package)

Report by Jens Gieseke ·

Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 369 for · 126 against · 84 abstained

AI summary:The position updates rules for cars, vans, and commercial vehicles, and adds regular inspections for motor scooters above 50 cm³.

Transport & tourism, International agreement, 29 Apr 2026

EU-USA-Iceland-Norway Air Transport Agreement, and EU-Iceland-Norway Ancillary Agreement on the application of the Air Transport Agreement

Report by Johan Danielsson ·

Consent given 631 for · 6 against · 10 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The agreement liberalises market access, capacity, pricing and routes between the EU and US aviation markets, and includes social and environmental provisions.

Climate & environment, New EU law, 28 Apr 2026

Accounting of greenhouse gas emissions of transport services

Committee report ·

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

AI summary:The regulation establishes rules for accounting greenhouse gas emissions of transport services, using the EN ISO 14083:2023 methodology.

Transport & tourism, Resolution, 28 Apr 2026

Enhancing connectivity, preserving cultural heritage and driving local excellence in European tourism – destination management and regional tourism growth

Report by Daniel Attard

Adopted 439 for · 42 against · 129 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The resolution calls for a coherent EU tourism strategy, improved transport connectivity, support for sustainable destination management, and measures to address challenges like overtourism and short-term rentals.

Foreign affairs, International agreement, 26 Mar 2026

United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships

Report by Ton Diepeveen ·

Consent given 605 for · 3 against · 9 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:Parliament consented to the EU concluding the UN Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships, which harmonises the legal effects of court-ordered ship sales across countries.

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Where the groups stand

How each group voted in the last 19 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 19 final roll-call votes
GroupForAgainstAbstainedDividedOn the winning side
The Left1331214
Greens1621016
S&D1900019
Renew1900019
EPP1900019
ECR1411316
Patriots1140411
ESN98209

Dossiers

The laws and files behind these decisions, most recent vote first.