Events

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

Regulatory Measure
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European Parliament resolution on Gaza at breaking point: EU action to combat famine, the urgent need to release hostages and move towards a two‑state solution

The European Parliament adopted a resolution urging immediate, large‑scale humanitarian access to Gaza, an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages, targeted measures against Hamas and certain Israeli actors, suspension of parts of the EU‑Israel trade relationship and steps towards a two‑state solution including conditional recognition of Palestine.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement

Tackling China's critical raw materials export restrictions

The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning China’s export restrictions on certain rare earth elements and urging accelerated EU measures to secure critical raw materials and supply chains.
Regulatory Measure
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Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on battery due diligence obligations

The European Parliament adopted its first-reading position on 10 July 2025 to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, updating obligations for economic operators on battery due diligence and resulting in Regulation (EU) 2025/1561.
Regulatory Measure
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Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on battery due diligence obligations

The European Parliament adopted an amendment to Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 addressing obligations of economic operators on battery due diligence policies during its Strasbourg session on 10 July 2025.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as regards obligations of economic operators concerning battery due diligence policies

The European Parliament approved amendments to a Commission proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 on battery due diligence obligations, adopting the plenary text P10_TA(2025)0164 and closing its first reading.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement

Tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions (vote)

The European Parliament adopted a joint motion for a resolution on tackling China’s critical raw materials export restrictions, recorded as P10_TA(2025)0166, during the Strasbourg sitting of 10 July 2025.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement

Mobilisation of EGF for technical assistance (EGF/2025/000 TA 2025)

The European Parliament adopted a motion for a resolution by a majority of votes cast on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to provide technical assistance for displaced workers.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Plenary outcomes — Strasbourg 9 July 2025

The European Parliament adopted a package of legislative and non-legislative texts addressing delegated acts, regulatory amendments, budget entries and fund mobilisations, product safety and country reports.
Policy Statement
Content type: Policy Statement

EP resolution on China’s critical raw materials export restrictions

The European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning China’s export restrictions on certain rare earth elements and calling for measures to reinforce EU supply security.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Non-objection to a delegated act: amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/530 as regards its date of application

The European Parliament declared that it has no objections to the Commission delegated regulation of 12 June 2025 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/530 as regards its date of application.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Deforestation Regulation - list of countries presenting a low or high risk

The European Parliament adopted a resolution urging the Commission to repeal Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1093 and to revise the country benchmarking system used under the Deforestation Regulation.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Amending Regulation (EU) No 1026/2012 on conservation of fish stocks relating to non‑sustainable fishing

The European Parliament adopted its position at first reading on 9 July 2025 to amend Regulation (EU) No 1026/2012, updating measures aimed at the conservation of fish stocks in relation to countries allowing non‑sustainable fishing.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: Application EGF/2025/000 TA 2025 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission

The European Parliament adopted resolution P10_TA(2025)0153 on 9 July 2025 approving the mobilisation of EUR 170 000 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for technical assistance and approved the annexed decision.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

EU rules on measures against countries allowing non‑sustainable fishing amended

The European Parliament adopted a provisional agreement amending Regulation (EU) No 1026/2012 on measures to conserve fish stocks in relation to countries allowing non‑sustainable fishing.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

Objection on Deforestation Regulation country risk list adopted

The European Parliament adopted a motion for a resolution objecting to the Commission's draft implementing regulation that sets a list of countries presenting a low or high risk under the Deforestation Regulation.
Regulatory Measure
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Product safety and regulatory compliance in e‑commerce and non‑EU imports

The European Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its position on product safety and regulatory compliance in e‑commerce and non‑EU imports.
Legislative Process
Content type: Legislative Process

EP resolution urges protection of Syria's religious minorities

The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for protection of religious minorities in Syria, urging investigations, accountability and conditional EU support for reconstruction and dialogue.
Regulatory Measure
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VAT rules for distance sales of imported goods: Parliament approves Council draft

The European Parliament approved a Council draft updating VAT rules for taxable persons who facilitate distance sales of imported goods and the related special import VAT scheme (P10_TA(2025)0144).
Agreement / Partnership
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Parliament adopts resolution on Implementing Protocol to EU‑Greenland/Denmark fisheries agreement

The European Parliament adopted a non‑legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision to conclude the Implementing Protocol 2025–2030 to the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU, Greenland and Denmark.
Regulatory Measure
Content type: Regulatory Measure

VAT rules for distance sales of imported goods: Parliament approves Council draft

The European Parliament approved a Council draft amending VAT rules on taxable persons who facilitate distance sales of imported goods, adopting the plenary text P10_TA(2025)0144 in Strasbourg on 8 July 2025.
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