Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2780(RSP)
Declaration of principles for a gender-equal society
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.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 9 October 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
9 October 2025 · decision 11
Jobs, social affairs & equality, Resolution
Declaration of principles for a gender-equal society
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:The text welcomes the declaration's overall objectives but regrets that mothers are not better supported and criticises quota systems and affirmative action as unfair.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The resolution now endorses the Commission’s declaration on women’s rights instead of criticizing it. It drops calls for condemning surrogacy, border protection measures, childcare policies, and freedom of education. It adds a call to consider Parliament’s upcoming position on the gender equality strategy. The only wording change is in recital A, which is rephrased without altering substance.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Lina Gálvez (S&D)
- An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur.
- Eleonora Meleti (EPP), Margarita De La Pisa Carrión (Patriots), Laurence Trochu (ECR), Abir Al-Sahlani (Renew), Mélissa Camara (Greens), Irene Montero (The Left), Christine Anderson (ESN)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 9 Oct 2025
AI summary:The European Parliament resolution of 9 October 2025 reaffirms commitment to women's rights and gender equality, welcomes the Commission's Roadmap for Women's Rights, and endorses the annexed declaration of principles.
Tabled for plenary· 1 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0409/2025
AI summary:This resolution responds to the Commission's declaration of principles for a gender-equal society. It welcomes the overall objectives but regrets that mothers are not better supported and that quota systems are encouraged.
Tabled for plenary· 1 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0410/2025
AI summary:This resolution sets out principles for a gender-equal society, affirming equal dignity and rights before the law, while respecting biological differences and the primary role of parents and the family.
Tabled for plenary· 24 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0406/2025
AI summary:This resolution welcomes the Commission communication of 7 March 2025 on women's rights and endorses the principles in its annexed declaration for a gender-equal society.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
9 October 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 9 Oct 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0406/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0409/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0410/2025Adopted text TA10-0232/2025
9 October 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 9 Oct 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0009/2025Oral question O-10-2025-000024
3 October 2025
2 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2780(RSP)