Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/3048(RSP)
Accession of the Republic of Albania to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters
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 12 February 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 12 February 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
12 February 2026 · decision 10
Justice, rule of law & rights, Resolution
Accession of the Republic of Albania to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:The resolution supports Albania's accession, which will apply between the EU and Albania from 1 March 2026.
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.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Legal Affairs
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Ilhan Kyuchyuk (Renew)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 12 Feb 2026
AI summary:Parliament supports Albania's accession to the 2019 Judgments Convention on recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, welcoming Commission assessments and recalling the EU procedure under Article 218(6) TFEU.
Tabled for plenary· 2 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0102/2026
AI summary:Parliament supports Albania's accession to the 2019 Judgments Convention, which facilitates recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in civil or commercial matters.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
12 February 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 12 Feb 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0102/2026Adopted text TA10-0055/2026
11 February 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 11 Feb 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0004/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0005/2026Oral question O-10-2026-000001Oral question O-10-2026-000002
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/3048(RSP)