Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/2951(RSP)
Upcoming European Research Area (ERA) Act
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 March 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 10 March 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
10 March 2026 · decision 10
Resolution
The upcoming European Research Area (ERA) Act
Adopted 399 for · 78 against · 69 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text calls for a regulation that would make the ERA binding, with targets such as investing at least 3% of EU GDP in R&D by 2030 and improving coordination between member states.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The new version adds a call for more public research funding, including for Horizon Europe and national resources.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Industry, Research and Energy
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Eszter Lakos (EPP)
- An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur.
- Sofie Eriksson (S&D), Julie Rechagneux (Patriots), Anna Zalewska (ECR), Ivars Ijabs (Renew), Ville Niinistö (Greens), Rudi Kennes (The Left)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 10 Mar 2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on the upcoming European Research Area (ERA) Act supports aligning EU and national research priorities and calls for a binding regulation to achieve the ERA's objectives.
Tabled for plenary· 3 Mar 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0156/2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on the upcoming European Research Area (ERA) Act supports aligning EU and national research priorities and calls for a binding framework to achieve the 3% of GDP R&D investment target.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
10 March 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 10 Mar 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0156/2026Adopted text TA10-0068/2026
9 March 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 9 Mar 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0006/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0007/2026Oral question O-10-2026-000007Oral question O-10-2026-000008
5 March – 6 March 2026
16 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, 2025/2951(RSP)