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Possibilities for simplification of cohesion funds

Adopted by a large majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For
513
Against
111
Abstained
40

roll-call vote at 14:26 · 77% of votes cast in favour

Committee report by Vladimir Prebilič · Report A-10-2025-0138

AI:What this decision does

Parliament adopted a resolution on simplifying EU cohesion funds, which support regional development and reduce disparities.§1: source passage in the text The text calls for reducing administrative burdens, promoting a bottom-up approach, and ensuring funds remain focused on their core objectives.§1: source passage in the text It also asks for continued involvement of local and regional authorities and for simplification to respect rule of law and social standards.§1: source passage in the text

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How the groups voted

For: Greens, S&D, Renew, EPP, ESN; Divided: The Left, ECR, Patriots

  • The Left Divided 10 for, 21 against, 4 abstainedof 47
  • Greens For 48 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 54
  • S&D For 128 for, 0 against, 0 abstainedof 137
  • Renew For 67 for, 1 against, 0 abstainedof 76
  • EPP For 168 for, 6 against, 1 abstainedof 193
  • ECR Divided 43 for, 24 against, 6 abstainedof 79
  • Patriots Divided 8 for, 52 against, 21 abstainedof 89
  • ESN For 20 for, 2 against, 4 abstainedof 27
  • No group not a group 21 for, 5 against, 4 abstainedof 30

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14 MEPs voted differently from their group’s clear line (two thirds of its votes).

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