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Plenary session of 14–17 Sept, day 4 of 4

Thursday 17 September 2026

10 decisions · 10 passed · 132 · 13:11–13:59

AI:The day in brief

Parliament adopted resolutions on human rights and media freedom abroad, on healthcare staffing, on young people online, and on fisheries and border security, setting out its positions on a range of international and domestic issues.

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Resolutions & reports · 10

Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.

  1. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 1:Deteriorating situation of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong following the recent arrest of bookseller Leticia Wong and the convictions of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 459 for · 12 against · 86 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:Parliament adopted the text as its official position, condemning the eradication of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong and the use of the 2020 National Security Law against journalism, publishing and peaceful political advocacy.

  2. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 2:Political prisoners in Cuba, in particular the case of Félix Navarro and his daughter Saylí Navarro

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 374 for · 198 against · 19 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:Parliament also calls on Cuba to guarantee freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, undertake democratic, economic and institutional reforms, and cooperate with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

  3. Health, Resolution

    Decision 3:An EU health workforce crisis plan: sustainability of healthcare systems and employment and working conditions in the healthcare sector

    Report by Loucas Fourlas, Ruggero Razza

    Adopted 514 for · 61 against · 33 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The report responds to a health workforce crisis in the Union, where shortages of doctors, nurses, carers and other healthcare professionals are deepening and becoming structural.

  4. Foreign affairs, Resolution

    Decision 4:Post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 562 for · 1 against · 33 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:This resolution concerns post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya, following the general elections in which the Electoral Commission of Zambia declared President Hichilema the winner.

  5. Digital, AI & data, Resolution

    Decision 5:Impact of social media and the online environment on young people

    Report by Sandro Ruotolo

    Adopted 395 for · 136 against · 80 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text calls for a comprehensive European strategy that combines safety by design, algorithmic transparency, privacy-respecting age assurance, digital education and stronger enforcement across existing EU rules.

  6. Agriculture, food & fisheries, Resolution

    Decision 6:The role of social, economic and environmental standards in safeguarding fair competition for all aquatic food products and improving food security

    Report by Paulo do Nascimento Cabral

    Adopted 467 for · 92 against · 44 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:The text sets out Parliament's position that aquatic food products entering the EU should meet the same or equivalent standards required of EU fishers and producers, to avoid unfair competition and artificially lowered prices.

  7. Agriculture, food & fisheries, Resolution

    Decision 7:Evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy and follow-up

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 368 for · 172 against · 69 abstained by a clear majority

    AI summary:Parliament also welcomes the aim of the forthcoming Ocean Act to bring all ocean-related targets together in one legislative act.

  8. Justice, rule of law & rights, Resolution

    Decision 8:Narco-trafficking in Europe’s waters: protecting our borders and supporting our law enforcement officers

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 601 for · 4 against · 5 abstained by an overwhelming majority

    AI summary:The resolution condemns attacks and deaths linked to drug trafficking and calls for stronger maritime surveillance, intelligence-sharing and international cooperation along trafficking routes.

  9. Migration & asylum, Resolution

    Decision 9:The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external borders

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 339 for · 225 against · 16 abstained by a clear majority

    AI summary:The text reaffirms that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ceuta and Melilla are non-negotiable, and expresses solidarity with the people of Ceuta over the pressure placed on them.

  10. Health, Resolution

    Decision 10:Strengthening global health resilience in partner countries

    Motion for a resolution

    Adopted 319 for · 142 against · 19 abstained by a large majority

    AI summary:By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, stating that strengthening global health resilience is both a development objective and a strategic investment in European and global security and stability.