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BrusselsCompleted2 sittings · 7 votes · 7 laws moved

21–22 May

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MEPs Push for Stronger Research Base and Sharper Trade Tools

Europe’s lawmakers spent the day sewing together the twin threads of competitiveness and strategic resilience.

The 2 sittings

Thursday 22 May

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Europe’s lawmakers spent the day sewing together the twin threads of competitiveness and strategic resilience.

Boosting Europe’s laboratories

Choose Europe for Science dominated the morning debate. Members urged fresh money for Horizon Europe, quicker researcher visas and new tax breaks to keep talent at home. Several speakers warned that unless the EU narrows the gap with the United States and China, the next generation of breakthrough firms will be born elsewhere.

A leaner Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

During voting, Parliament approved a technical overhaul of the CBAM. The changes simplify reporting rules for importers of steel, cement and fertilisers, while giving customs authorities extra powers to stop circumvention. Rapporteurs stressed that a clear, predictable system is vital both for business and for the EU’s climate credibility ahead of the 2026 global stock-take.

New tariffs on Russian and Belarusian goods

MEPs backed a proposal to strip most-favoured-nation treatment from key Russian and Belarusian exports. Higher duties will now hit iron, steel and potash shipments, tightening the economic vise without touching essential food or medical supplies. The measure still needs Council sign-off but enjoys broad political backing.

Equivalence for Ukrainian and Moldovan seeds

Parliament granted temporary equivalence for field inspections and seed production in Ukraine and Moldova. The move should keep cross-border trade flowing despite the war and support farmers who rely on certified seed varieties each spring.

Nuclear research moves to the next phase

Lawmakers also adopted their stance on the Euratom Research and Training Programme for 2026–2027. The text sets aside funds for small modular reactors and nuclear medicine while tightening safety rules. Trilogues with the Council are expected to start after the summer break.

Looking ahead

The day’s decisions sketch a Parliament willing to couple economic security with open markets. Final talks with national governments will show whether the EU can move from headline pledges to workable law before elections next year.

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Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: simplification and strengtheningPublished · A10-0085/2025
Adopted564 for · 20 against · 12 abstained
17 amendments (0 adopted)
- Amendment 10 to Article 1, § 1, point 16, point b Regulation (EU) 2023/956 Article 22, § 2, point b: rejected
  Rejected159 for · 411 against · 6 abstained
- Amendments 7D, 11D to Article 1, § 1, point 21, point a Regulation (EU) 2023/956 Article 26, after § 1: rejected
  Rejected105 for · 462 against · 14 abstained
- Amendment 15 to Article 1, § 1, after point 23 Regulation (EU) 2023/956 Article 30, § 2: rejected
  Rejected103 for · 438 against · 47 abstained
- Amendment 25 to Article 1, § 1, after point 24 Regulation (EU) 2023/956 after Article 32: rejected
  Rejected158 for · 411 against · 19 abstained
- Amendment 26 to Article 1, § 1, point 25, point a Regulation (EU) 2023/956 Article 36, § 2, point b: rejected
  Rejected151 for · 421 against · 22 abstained
- Amendment 31 to Article 1, § 1, point 25, point a Regulation (EU) 2023/956 Article 36, § 2, point b: rejected
  Rejected187 for · 387 against · 17 abstained
- Amendment 12 to Annex I, § 1, point 2, point a Regulation (EU) 2023/956 Annex IV, point 4.1, fourth sentence: rejected
  Rejected163 for · 418 against · 7 abstained
- Amendment 27 to Annex II, point 1 Regulation (EU) 2023/956 Annex VII, point 1: rejected
  Rejected176 for · 411 against · 3 abstained
- Amendment 17 adding text after recital 1: rejected
  Rejected169 for · 415 against · 8 abstained
- Amendment 18 adding text after recital 1: rejected
  Rejected171 for · 407 against · 5 abstained
- Amendment 19 adding text after recital 1: rejected
  Rejected164 for · 407 against · 20 abstained
- Amendment 29 adding text after recital 1: rejected
  Rejected189 for · 388 against · 17 abstained
- Amendment 30 adding text after recital 1: rejected
  Rejected195 for · 387 against · 11 abstained
- Amendment 13 adding text after recital 27: rejected
  Rejected114 for · 424 against · 51 abstained
- Amendment 14 adding text after recital 27: rejected
  Rejected111 for · 428 against · 52 abstained
- Amendment 23 adding text after recital 27: rejected
  Rejected172 for · 405 against · 6 abstained
- Amendment 9 adding text after recital 29: rejected
  Rejected171 for · 414 against · 9 abstained
Modification of customs duties applicable to imports of certain goods originating in or exported directly or indirectly from Russia and BelarusPublished · A10-0087/2025
Adopted411 for · 100 against · 78 abstained
5 amendments (0 adopted)
- Amendment 6 to Article 2, after § 2: rejected
  Rejected172 for · 376 against · 41 abstained
- Amendment 5 adding text after recital 5: rejected
  Rejected185 for · 362 against · 42 abstained
- Amendment 2 adding text after recital 10: rejected
  Rejected176 for · 380 against · 34 abstained
- Amendment 4 adding text after recital 10: rejected
  Rejected217 for · 348 against · 25 abstained
- Amendment 3 adding text after recital 11: rejected
  Rejected164 for · 358 against · 61 abstained
Granting equivalence with EU requirements to Moldova and Ukraine as regards field inspections and production of seedPublished · A10-0043/2025
Adopted374 for · 176 against · 36 abstained
2 amendments (0 adopted) · 1 more vote on this file
- Motion to reject the proposal rejected
  Rejected180 for · 367 against · 43 abstained
- Amendment 4 adding text after recital 11: rejected
  Rejected181 for · 396 against · 4 abstained
- Amendment 5 adding text after recital 11: rejected
  Rejected177 for · 400 against · 7 abstained
Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR): requirements for securities financing transactions under the net stable funding ratioPublished · C10-0059/2025
Adopted436 for · 149 against · 11 abstained
2 amendments (0 adopted) · 1 more vote on this file
- Motion to reject the proposal rejected
  Rejected115 for · 442 against · 41 abstained
- Amendments 4, 9 to Article 1, § 1, point a Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 Article 510, § 6, sub§ 1: rejected
  Rejected266 for · 284 against · 45 abstained
- Amendment 6 to Article 1, point 2 Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 Article 510, §§ 7 and 8: rejected
  Rejected259 for · 288 against · 46 abstained

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