Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/3046(RSP)
Motion for a resolution on the need to reduce work-related fatalities
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 21 May 2026. 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 21 May 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
21 May 2026 · decision 10
Health, Resolution
The need to reduce work-related fatalities
Adopted 395 for · 12 against · 41 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The European Parliament adopted a resolution on reducing work-related fatalities, covering prevention of accidents and occupational diseases, and protection of vulnerable workers.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The only substantive change is the rephrasing of the description of workers facing attacks, now specifying public authority officials performing law enforcement duties. The other change is formal: the decimal separator in a statistic is updated.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Employment and Social Affairs
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Chiara Gemma (ECR)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 21 May 2026
AI summary:Parliament calls for a European Day in Remembrance of the Victims of Accidents at Work and for the Protection and Dignity of Workers, to be marked each year on 8 August, in memory of the Marcinelle tragedy.
Tabled for plenary· 13 May 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0244/2026
AI summary:Parliament calls for a European Day in Remembrance of the Victims of Accidents at Work and for the Protection and Dignity of Workers, to be marked each year on 8 August, in memory of the Marcinelle tragedy.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
21 May 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 21 May 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0244/2026Adopted text TA10-0191/2026
20 May 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
19 May 2026
15 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Amendment 1Amendment 2Amendment 3Amendments 4–9Amendments 10–11Amendments 12–15
Committee stage 1 step
4 March 2026
Amendments tabled in committee
Members of EMPL (Employment and Social Affairs) proposed changes to the draft.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/3046(RSP)