The Council of the European Union completed a simplified written procedure on 8 July 2026, adopting replies to questions for written answer submitted by Members of the European Parliament. The procedure, initiated by document CM 3441/26, concluded without any objections by the deadline. The adopted replies are listed in document 11078/2026 PE-QE 47.
This procedural step allows the Council to formally respond to parliamentary inquiries without a physical meeting, streamlining the exchange between institutions. The simplified written procedure is a standard mechanism used when there is broad consensus, and the absence of objections indicates that member states agreed on the content of the replies. The responses address questions posed by MEPs on various EU policy matters, though the specific topics are not detailed in the outcome document. The adoption reinforces the Council's commitment to transparency and accountability towards the European Parliament, ensuring that parliamentary scrutiny is met with timely institutional feedback.