Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2801(RSP)
Governance of the internet – renewal of the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum
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 10 September 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 10 September 2025
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
10 September 2025 · decision 16
Digital, AI & data, Resolution
Governance of the internet – renewal of the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:Parliament calls on the UN General Assembly to permanently renew the IGF's mandate and strengthen its resources and multistakeholder model.
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.
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary
AI summary:The resolution now calls on the UN General Assembly to renew the IGF mandate, while shifting support from member states to the UN. Adds a new paragraph urging member states and the Commission to secure a positive UN resolution for the IGF's future. Expands rejection to include corporate-controlled internet and intergovernmental governance, and adds a recital on the EU digital strategy. Other changes are wording: recitals reordered and rephrased, and paragraphs renumbered.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 10 Sept 2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on renewing the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) mandate calls for its permanent renewal and stronger resources, and stresses the internet must remain open, free, global, interoperable, reliable, secure and governed for all by all.
Tabled for plenary· 5 Sept 2025
Tabled for plenary· 3 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0358/2025
AI summary:The resolution calls on the UN General Assembly to permanently renew the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and to increase its resources and strengthen the multistakeholder model of internet governance.
Tabled for plenary· 3 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0365/2025
AI summary:The resolution calls on the UN General Assembly to permanently renew the IGF mandate and strengthen its resources and multistakeholder model.
Tabled for plenary· 3 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0360/2025
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on internet governance calls for the permanent renewal of the Internet Governance Forum's mandate and stronger resources for it.
Tabled for plenary· 3 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0362/2025
AI summary:This resolution calls on the UN General Assembly to renew the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) beyond 2025 and make it permanent, and to increase its resources and strengthen the multistakeholder model of internet governance.
Tabled for plenary· 3 Sept 2025
Motion for a resolution B10-0364/2025
AI summary:This resolution addresses the governance of the internet and the renewal of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) mandate. It calls for the permanent renewal of the IGF's mandate, increased support, and continued EU participation.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
10 September 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 10 Sept 2025 Motion for a resolution B10-0358/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0360/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0362/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0364/2025Motion for a resolution B10-0365/2025Adopted text TA10-0190/2025
8 September 2025
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/2801(RSP)