Negotiations ahead of Parliament’s first reading (Rule 72) (action taken)

EP Position

The minutes record that the INTA Committee’s decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations was announced on 9 February 2026 (minutes of 9.2.2026, item 9) in connection with Parliament’s first reading under Rule 72. As no request for a vote pursuant to Rule 72(1) had been made, the committee responsible was able to proceed into negotiations once the statutory deadline had expired.

Key Trade Point

The principal trade-related outcome is that the committee responsible for international trade authorised interinstitutional talks at the first-reading stage, enabling negotiation with other institutions without holding a Rule 72(1) vote. This procedural development is recorded in the parliamentary minutes for 9 February 2026 and reflected in the February 11 minutes.

What Comes Next

The committee entered into interinstitutional negotiations upon expiry of the deadline since no Rule 72(1) vote request was submitted, and the record was last updated on 23 March 2026.