Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2181(INI)
A new strategy for media literacy and digital learning
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 7 July 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Referred to committee(done) 9 October 2025
- Committee work(done) Report adopted 3 June 2026
- Tabled for plenary(done) 12 June 2026
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 7 July 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
7 July 2026 · decision 14
Jobs, social affairs & equality, Resolution
A new strategy for media literacy and digital learning
Adopted 447 for · 128 against · 78 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text stresses the importance of these skills for democracy and calls for coordinated EU action, including better enforcement of existing media and digital rules.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not.
Committee draft → Tabled for plenary
AI summary:The report now emphasizes digital well-being, mental health, and the role of journalism and influencers in media literacy. It adds calls for impact assessments by platforms, codes of conduct for influencers, and stronger oversight of video-sharing platforms. It expands education measures to include lifelong learning, outreach to vulnerable groups, and AI literacy, while removing some earlier provisions. It updates references to EU legislation and bodies, and renumbers paragraphs accordingly. The other changes are formal or wording: renumbering, terminology, and explanatory statement updates.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Culture and Education
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Marcos Ros Sempere (S&D)
- An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur.
- Sunčana Glavak (EPP), Tiago Moreira De Sá (Patriots), Ivaylo Valchev (ECR), Eugen Tomac (Renew), Erik Marquardt (Greens), Nikos Pappas (The Left), Zsuzsanna Borvendég (ESN)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 7 Jul 2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on a new strategy for media literacy and digital learning calls for an EU-wide approach to empower citizens of all ages with critical skills for the digital environment, covering formal education, lifelong learning, and cooperation among stakeholders.
Tabled for plenary· 12 Jun 2026
AI summary:This resolution calls for a coordinated EU strategy on media literacy and digital learning, covering education, online platforms, and media support.
Committee draft· 10 Mar 2026
AI summary:This draft report proposes a new EU strategy for media literacy and digital learning, calling for coordinated action, stronger regulation, and education reforms to empower citizens, especially minors, against disinformation and online risks.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
7 July 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 7 Jul 2026 Report A10-0173/2026Adopted text TA10-0249/2026
1 July 2026
6 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
12 June 2026
Report tabled for plenary
This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.
Committee stage 4 steps
3 June 2026
Committee vote: report adopted
CULT (Culture and Education) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.
1 April 2026
Amendments tabled in committee
Members of CULT (Culture and Education) proposed changes to the draft.
10 March 2026
Draft report published
The rapporteur’s first text in CULT (Culture and Education). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.
9 October 2025
Referred to the CULT (Culture and Education) committee
The lead committee prepares Parliament’s report.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2181(INI)