Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2654(RSP)
Second World Summit for Social Development
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 9 October 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Referred to committee(done)
- Committee work(done) EMPL (Employment and Social Affairs) preparing the report
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 9 October 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
9 October 2025 · decision 10
Jobs, social affairs & equality, Resolution
Second World Summit for Social Development
Adopted 360 for · 210 against · 37 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The text stresses the EU's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the European Pillar of Social Rights, and highlights persistent inequalities, poverty, housing and skills challenges.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The adopted text removes calls for a dedicated budget for the European Child Guarantee, a just transition directive, and a binding minimum income framework. The other changes are formal: decimal separators are updated from points to commas.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Employment and Social Affairs
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Li Andersson (The Left)
- An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur.
- Dennis Radtke (EPP), Estelle Ceulemans (S&D), Séverine Werbrouck (Patriots), Chiara Gemma (ECR), Jana Toom (Renew), Maria Ohisalo (Greens), Katrin Langensiepen (Greens)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 9 Oct 2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on the Second World Summit for Social Development calls for stronger EU action on social rights, poverty, and inequality ahead of the summit.
Tabled for plenary· 25 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0408/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the Second World Summit for Social Development, urging the EU and member states to strengthen social rights, fight poverty, and achieve the 2030 targets.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
9 October 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 9 Oct 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0408/2025Adopted text TA10-0231/2025
8 October 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
3 October 2025
8 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Committee stage 1 step
4 June 2025
Amendments tabled in committee
Members of EMPL (Employment and Social Affairs) proposed changes to the draft.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2654(RSP)