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World Cancer Day

Adopted by a large majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For
427
Against
15
Abstained
93

Electronic vote: totals recorded, but not how each MEP voted.

80% of votes cast in favour

Motion for a resolution · Motion B-10-2026-0142

AI:What this decision does

Parliament adopted a resolution marking World Cancer Day on 4 February, expressing solidarity with patients, survivors, families, healthcare professionals and researchers across Europe.§1: source passage in the text It calls on the Commission and member states to renew commitment to fully implement Europe's Beating Cancer Plan through the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework, with adequate funding and annual reporting.§1: source passage in the text Parliament also calls for a specific EU health programme with dedicated funding, and for integrating gender differences into cancer research and care.§1: source passage in the text

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How it got here

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 1 amendment (1 rejected) and 11 parts of the text voted on separately (10 adopted, 1 rejected). 6 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.

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