Events

Short news briefs and updates on trade policy developments affecting transatlantic commerce.

Legislative Process
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EP rejects motion on CJEU opinion on EU–Singapore digital trade

The European Parliament rejected a motion for a resolution on the Court of Justice's opinion about the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed Agreement on Digital Trade between the EU and the Republic of Singapore.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Resolution on draft decision renewing authorisation for GM cotton MON 88913

The European Parliament adopted a resolution (B10‑0492/2025, P10_TA(2025)0289) calling on the Commission to withdraw its draft implementing decision and not to renew the authorisation for genetically modified cotton MON 88913.
Agreement / Partnership
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EU-Switzerland agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information: Amending Protocol

The European Parliament approved the conclusion of an amending protocol to the EU–Switzerland agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information to improve international tax compliance.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders

The European Parliament approved a request for an urgent decision on the Commission's Deforestation Regulation proposal (COM(2025)0652, C10-0263/2025, 2025/0329(COD)) and set tabling deadlines ahead of a plenary vote at a later part-session.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Parliament objects to renewal of GM maize MON 87427 authorisation

The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the Commission to withdraw its draft implementing decision and not to renew the authorisation for products containing or produced from genetically modified maize MON 87427.
Agreement / Partnership
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Parliament plenary minutes: 13 November 2025, Brussels

The European Parliament met in Brussels on 13 November 2025, held votes on a broad set of legislative and non‑legislative items and adopted texts which were forwarded for further processing.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Parliament adopts amendments to exceptional trade measures for Stabilisation and Association Process countries

The European Parliament approved the Commission proposal and parliamentary amendments to amend Regulation (EU) 2024/823 on exceptional trade measures for countries and territories participating in or linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process.
Agreement / Partnership
Content type: Agreement / Partnership

EU-San Marino agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information: Amending Protocol

The European Parliament approved the conclusion of an Amending Protocol to the EU–San Marino agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information and instructed its President to forward its position to the relevant institutions and governments.
Agreement / Partnership
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Parliament adopts multiple texts in Brussels on 13 November 2025

The European Parliament adopted a package of texts in plenary in Brussels on 13 November 2025, covering trade, financial information exchange, environmental and social frameworks, appointments and other measures.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Minutes: 13 November 2025 – Brussels

The European Parliament minutes record two motions tabled on 13 November 2025: one requesting a Court of Justice opinion on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed EU–Singapore Agreement on Digital Trade, and one proposing Maria Berger for the Article 255 panel.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Regulation on the European Maritime Safety Agency adopted

The European Parliament approved the Council position and adopted a regulation on the European Maritime Safety Agency, repealing Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002.
Agreement / Partnership
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EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement: Parliament gives consent

The European Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the Agreement on Digital Trade between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore on 13 November 2025.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Digital Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (Resolution)

The European Parliament adopted a motion for a non‑legislative resolution on the Council proposal to conclude the Digital Trade Agreement between the EU and the Republic of Singapore.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Certain corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements — Report C10-0037/2025

Parliament approved the Commission proposal and its amendments on corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence, rejected a motion to reject the proposal, and agreed to refer the file back to committee for interinstitutional negotiations.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

EP resolution on GM maize DAS1131 authorisation

The European Parliament adopted a resolution objecting to a Commission draft decision concerning genetically modified maize DAS1131 and urged the Commission to withdraw the draft and refrain from authorising the product.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Exceptional trade measures for countries and territories participating in or linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process

The European Parliament adopted at first reading on 13 November 2025 its position to amend Regulation (EU) 2024/823 on exceptional trade measures for countries and territories participating in or linked to the Stabilisation and Association Process, and its position corresponds to the final legislative act, Regulation (EU) 2025/2014, following agreement with the Council.
Agreement / Partnership
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EU approves amending protocol to Monaco automatic exchange agreement

The European Parliament adopted a legislative resolution approving the conclusion of an Amending Protocol to the EU‑Monaco agreement on automatic exchange of financial account information.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

European Parliament resolution seeking CJEU opinion on EU‑Singapore Digital Trade Agreement

The European Parliament adopted a resolution (B10‑0479/2025) requesting the Court of Justice to assess whether the proposed Agreement on Digital Trade between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore is compatible with the EU Treaties.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Parliament adopts resolution on Audiovisual Media Services Directive obligations in transatlantic dialogue

The European Parliament adopted a motion for a resolution concerning obligations under the Audiovisual Media Services Directive in the context of the transatlantic dialogue. The motion was tabled as B10-0446/2025 and adopted in plenary in Strasbourg.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

EU Parliament sets CITES COP20 objectives for Uzbekistan

The European Parliament adopted a motion setting its key objectives for the CITES COP20 meeting in Uzbekistan. The motion B10-0450/2025 was adopted as P10_TA(2025)0255 following a plenary vote on 23 October 2025 in Strasbourg.
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