Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2164(INI)
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2025
Own-initiative report (INI): Parliament’s own position on a topic. It is not binding. · First reading
Parliament sets out its own position on a topic. The resolution is not binding but signals what Parliament wants.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 21 January 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Referred to committee(done) 11 September 2025
- Committee work(done) Report adopted 2 December 2025
- Tabled for plenary(done) 17 December 2025
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 21 January 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
21 January 2026 · decision 5
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2025
Adopted 392 for · 179 against · 83 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The report evaluates progress and challenges of the CFSP and provides guidance for the EU executive, emphasizing principles such as shaping the rules-based international order and increasing the impact of EU external action.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The report updates positions on Ukraine, adding support for a EUR 90 billion loan package and a multinational force, while adjusting language on using frozen Russian assets. On the Middle East, it adds support for UN Resolution 2803, criticises Israel's recognition of Somaliland, and softens language on Israel's self-defence. It adds new paragraphs on Venezuela, Greenland, and the US National Security Strategy, criticising US actions and reaffirming support for democratic transitions. Other changes include new paragraphs on Belarus, Syria, Myanmar, and Africa, and updates on Iran, China, and the Western Balkans. The remaining changes are formal, such as renumbering and minor wording adjustments.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Foreign Affairs
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- David Mcallister (EPP)
- An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur.
- Tonino Picula (S&D), Mieke Andriese (Patriots), Adam Bielan (ECR), Hilde Vautmans (Renew), Sergey Lagodinsky (Greens), Marc Botenga (The Left)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 21 Jan 2026
AI summary:Parliament's annual resolution on the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) sets out its priorities and demands for EU foreign policy, covering Russia's war against Ukraine, the Middle East, relations with key partners, and internal EU reforms.
Tabled for plenary· 17 Dec 2025
AI summary:This resolution on the implementation of the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) sets out Parliament's priorities for EU foreign policy, covering Russia's war against Ukraine, the Middle East, relations with key partners, and internal EU reforms.
Committee draft· 10 Sept 2025
AI summary:This draft report on the implementation of the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) sets out Parliament's priorities for EU external action, covering the rules-based international order, cooperation with partners, non-negotiable positions, and increasing the impact of EU action.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 4 steps
21 January 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 21 Jan 2026 Report A10-0253/2025Adopted text TA10-0012/2026
20 January 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 20 Jan 2026 Report A10-0253/2025Report A10-0265/2025
14 January – 15 January 2026
125 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Amendment 1Amendments 1–10Amendments 11–20Amendments 21–30Amendments 31–35Amendments 36–41Amendments 42–50Amendments 51–56Amendments 57–62Amendments 63–69Amendment 70Amendments 71–77Amendments 78–84Amendments 85–88Amendments 89–92Amendments 93–102Amendments 103–112Amendments 113–118Amendments 119–124
17 December 2025
Report tabled for plenary
This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.
Committee stage 4 steps
2 December 2025
Committee vote: report adopted
AFET (Foreign Affairs) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.
1 October 2025
Amendments tabled in committee (3 batches)
Members of AFET (Foreign Affairs) proposed changes to the draft.
Amendments in committee (AFET)Amendments in committee (AFET)Amendments in committee (AFET)
11 September 2025
Referred to the AFET (Foreign Affairs) committee
The lead committee prepares Parliament’s report.
10 September 2025
Draft report published
The rapporteur’s first text in AFET (Foreign Affairs). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2164(INI)