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Plenary Session Briefing 2025 September 8-11 Session
Waste Framework Directive: textiles & food waste — ***II
Report: A10-0144/2025 - COM(2023)0420
Vote: Tuesday, 9 September 2025, at 12h30
Second-reading recommendation to approve Council’s 1st-reading position updating Directive 2008/98/EC, after a February provisional deal. If adopted, formal OJ publication follows
Focus: binding 2030 food-waste targets and new EU-wide EPR for textiles.
Why it matters. First-ever EU-wide food-waste reduction targets; EU-level scheme to make textile producers pay for end-of-life costs.
Key elements (deal). 2030 targets: –10% in processing/manufacturing and –30% per-capita in retail/food services/households (vs 2021–2023 baseline); harmonised tEPR incl. sorting rules to curb waste exports.
Politics. Triloges ended with broad agreement, though NGOs say ambition could be stronger.
Second-reading recommendation to approve Council’s 1st-reading position updating Directive 2008/98/EC, after a February provisional deal. If adopted, formal OJ publication follows
Focus: binding 2030 food-waste targets and new EU-wide EPR for textiles.
Why it matters. First-ever EU-wide food-waste reduction targets; EU-level scheme to make textile producers pay for end-of-life costs.
Key elements (deal). 2030 targets: –10% in processing/manufacturing and –30% per-capita in retail/food services/households (vs 2021–2023 baseline); harmonised tEPR incl. sorting rules to curb waste exports.
Politics. Triloges ended with broad agreement, though NGOs say ambition could be stronger.
Package travel & linked travel arrangements — ***I
Vote: Tuesday, 9 September 2025, at 12h30
1st-reading position to amend the Package Travel Directive (EU) 2015/2302 to strengthen traveller rights and simplify rules. If adopted, then trilogues with Council (mandate adopted Dec 2024).
Why it matters. Post-COVID fixes on refunds/insolvency; clarity on what counts as a “package.”
Key elements (EP/IMCO line). Clarify/streamline the package definition; bolster insolvency protection; improve cash-refund rules; extend some rules to organiser–supplier contracts. Linked Travel Arrangements are slated for deletion to reduce confusion.
Politics. Business warns against over-broad package definitions; consumer groups push strong refund rights.
Why it matters. Post-COVID fixes on refunds/insolvency; clarity on what counts as a “package.”
Key elements (EP/IMCO line). Clarify/streamline the package definition; bolster insolvency protection; improve cash-refund rules; extend some rules to organiser–supplier contracts. Linked Travel Arrangements are slated for deletion to reduce confusion.
Politics. Business warns against over-broad package definitions; consumer groups push strong refund rights.
Circularity requirements for vehicle design & end-of-life vehicles — ***I
Vote: Tuesday, 9 September 2025, at 12h30
A new Regulation covering vehicles’ full life-cycle—design to ELV—replacing the current ELV and 3R type-approval directives. Trilogues will follow.
Why it matters. Drives reuse, recyclability and recycled-content use in a sector producing ~6.5 m ELVs/year in the EU.
Key elements (proposal/EP brief). Design for dismantling; recycled-content and information/labeling duties; EU-wide EPR for vehicles; stricter ELV collection/treatment; rules on exports of used vehicles; a vehicle circularity passport.
Politics. Industry seeks feasible recycled-content rules; NGOs want stronger durability/reuse focus.
A new Regulation covering vehicles’ full life-cycle—design to ELV—replacing the current ELV and 3R type-approval directives. Trilogues will follow.
Why it matters. Drives reuse, recyclability and recycled-content use in a sector producing ~6.5 m ELVs/year in the EU.
Key elements (proposal/EP brief). Design for dismantling; recycled-content and information/labeling duties; EU-wide EPR for vehicles; stricter ELV collection/treatment; rules on exports of used vehicles; a vehicle circularity passport.
Politics. Industry seeks feasible recycled-content rules; NGOs want stronger durability/reuse focus.
EU–Brazil Europol cooperation agreement — *** (consent)
Report A10-0142/2025 - COM(2024)0580
Vote: Tuesday, 9 September 2025, at 12h30
Consent to conclude an EU–Brazil agreement enabling cooperation with and through Europol, incl. data exchange with Brazil’s Federal Police.
if approved, Council can conclude the agreement.
Why it matters. Supports joint action against terrorism, organised crime, drug trafficking, cybercrime, money laundering and related threats, with privacy safeguards.
Key elements. Framework for transferring personal/non-personal data; EDPS confirmed adequacy of safeguards in its opinion; aims to strengthen operational cooperation.
if approved, Council can conclude the agreement.
Why it matters. Supports joint action against terrorism, organised crime, drug trafficking, cybercrime, money laundering and related threats, with privacy safeguards.
Key elements. Framework for transferring personal/non-personal data; EDPS confirmed adequacy of safeguards in its opinion; aims to strengthen operational cooperation.
EU–Kyrgyz Republic Enhanced Partnership & Cooperation Agreement — *** (consent)
Vote: Tuesday, 11 September 2025, at 12h30
Consent to conclude a modernised EPCA with Kyrgyzstan, updating and deepening political, sectoral and trade cooperation. If adopted, the Council may conclude the agreement.
Why it matters. Framework for dialogue on rule of law, human rights, sustainable development and trade-related cooperation.
Key elements. Broad sectoral coverage; legal basis under TFEU Articles 207/209; AFET recommendation in favour.
Read more on EU strategy on Energy.
Why it matters. Framework for dialogue on rule of law, human rights, sustainable development and trade-related cooperation.
Key elements. Broad sectoral coverage; legal basis under TFEU Articles 207/209; AFET recommendation in favour.
Read more on EU strategy on Energy.
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): simplification & strengthening — ***I
Vote: Wednesday, 10 September 2025, at 12h00
Targeted amendments to the CBAM Regulation to streamline scope/reporting, bolster anti-circumvention and pave the way for future phases.
Trilogues will follow.
Why it matters. Smoother transition from the transitional to the definitive phase and better enforcement.
Key elements (EP report). Benchmarks and carbon-score methodology; delegated acts powers; anti-circumvention toolkit; work towards exporter registry/export rebates/indirect-cost compensation options.
Trilogues will follow.
Why it matters. Smoother transition from the transitional to the definitive phase and better enforcement.
Key elements (EP report). Benchmarks and carbon-score methodology; delegated acts powers; anti-circumvention toolkit; work towards exporter registry/export rebates/indirect-cost compensation options.
Securities settlement & CSDs: move to T+1 — ***I
Vote: Wednesday, 10 September 2025, at 12h00
Amend CSDR to shorten the EU settlement cycle from T+2 to T+1. 1st-reading vote 10 Sept; then trilogues and national/market readiness work.
Why it matters. Aligns with global moves to T+1, lowering counterparty risk and collateral needs for investors.
Key elements (EP report). Mandatory T+1 by 11 Oct 2027; reviews and technical mandates to manage operational impacts.
Why it matters. Aligns with global moves to T+1, lowering counterparty risk and collateral needs for investors.
Key elements (EP report). Mandatory T+1 by 11 Oct 2027; reviews and technical mandates to manage operational impacts.
Insolvency proceedings: replacing Annexes A & B — ***I
Report: A10-0127/2025 - COM(2025)0040
Vote: Wednesday, 10 September 2025, at 12h00
Technical update to Regulation (EU) 2015/848 to replace Annexes A and B listing national insolvency procedures and practitioners. 1st-reading vote 10 Sept; then trilogues.
Why it matters. Keeps cross-border insolvency cooperation current and legally certain as Member States update domestic procedures
Why it matters. Keeps cross-border insolvency cooperation current and legally certain as Member States update domestic procedures
Eurojust case-management system: extend timeframe — ***I
Vote: Wednesday, 10 September 2025, at 12h00
Amend Regulation (EU) 2018/1727 to extend by two years the deadline to establish Eurojust’s new CMS and allow lawful use of the old system in the interim. 1st-reading vote 10 Sept; then formal conclusion and OJ publication.
Why it matters. Avoids legal/operational gaps while migrating sensitive case data to the new CMS.
Key elements. Extension proposed by COM(2025)0143; Council signalled readiness on a compromise text.
EC–Pacific States iEPA: accession of Vanuatu — *** (consent)
Report: A10-0141/2025 - COM(2025)0105
Vote: Wednesday, 10 September 2025, at 12h00
Consent to add Vanuatu to the interim EPA with Pacific States. Council can conclude after the EP vote.
Why it matters. Ensures stable, WTO-compatible trade relations as Vanuatu graduates from EBA preferences.
Key elements. INTA backs consent; explanatory statement notes Vanuatu’s removal from EBA as of 1 Jan 2025 and benefits of integration into iEPA institutions
Why it matters. Ensures stable, WTO-compatible trade relations as Vanuatu graduates from EBA preferences.
Key elements. INTA backs consent; explanatory statement notes Vanuatu’s removal from EBA as of 1 Jan 2025 and benefits of integration into iEPA institutions
EU–India Scientific & Technological Cooperation: renewal — *** (consent)
Repo - rt: A10-0145/2025 - COM(2025)0128
Vote: Wednesday, 10 September 2025, at 12h00
Consent to renew the long-standing EU–India S&T Agreement for another 5 years, without changing substance. Consent vote 10 Sept; then Council conclusion.
Why it matters. Keeps joint R&I projects (clean energy, health, AI, etc.) flowing and complements the EU–India Trade & Technology Council track.
Why it matters. Keeps joint R&I projects (clean energy, health, AI, etc.) flowing and complements the EU–India Trade & Technology Council track.
EU–Switzerland Cooperation Agreement on the European Satellite Navigation Programmes (Galileo/EGNOS) — *** (consent)
Vote: Wednesday, 10 September 2025, at 12h00
Consent to conclude the long-pending cooperation agreement governing Switzerland’s participation (signed 2013; provisionally applied since 2014). Consent vote 10 Sept; Council can conclude thereafter.
Why it matters. Locks in rules on Swiss participation and financial contribution to EU GNSS, dovetailing with the broader 2025 EU–CH package.
Why it matters. Locks in rules on Swiss participation and financial contribution to EU GNSS, dovetailing with the broader 2025 EU–CH package.
