Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2586(RSP)
World Cancer Day
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 8
Health, Resolution
World Cancer Day
Adopted 427 for · 15 against · 93 abstained by a large majority
Electronic vote: totals recorded, but not how each MEP voted.
AI summary:It calls on the Commission and member states to renew commitment to fully implement Europe's Beating Cancer Plan through the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework, with adequate funding and annual reporting.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:The versions differ only in formal points: decimal separators are changed from points to commas in several statistics.
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary
AI summary:The resolution's recitals are substantially rewritten, adding new statistics and references while removing details on alcohol and tobacco risks. The text now refers to 'national and regional partnership plans' instead of 'recovery and resilience plans'. The paragraph on paediatric cancer is rephrased, changing the description of the disease and the requested actions. The text expands the scope of future European actions to include cardiovascular diseases and the Safe Hearts Plan. The paragraph on prevention targets is rewritten, removing the 'tobacco-free generation' goal and altering the list of risk factors.
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 12 Feb 2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on World Cancer Day marks the day and calls for renewed commitment to Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, dedicated EU health funding, and action on inequalities, gender differences, paediatric and rare cancers, access to care, prevention, and survivors' rights.
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2026
Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0142/2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on World Cancer Day marks the day, expresses solidarity, and calls for renewed commitment to Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, dedicated EU health funding, and action on prevention, inequalities, and access to care.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0141/2026
AI summary:This resolution marks World Cancer Day and calls for renewed commitment to Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, dedicated EU health funding, and action on cancer prevention, care, and research.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0135/2026
AI summary:This resolution on World Cancer Day calls for renewed commitment to Europe's beating cancer plan, dedicated EU health funding, and measures to improve prevention, screening, treatment, and support for cancer patients and survivors.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0112/2026
AI summary:This resolution marks World Cancer Day and calls for renewed commitment to Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, dedicated EU health funding, and action on cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0126/2026
AI summary:Parliament marks World Cancer Day and calls for renewed commitment to Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, dedicated EU health funding, and action on cancer prevention, care, and survivors' rights.
Tabled for plenary· 9 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0113/2026
AI summary:This resolution marks World Cancer Day and calls for renewed commitment to Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, dedicated EU health funding, and action on cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
12 February 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 12 Feb 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0112/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0113/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0126/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0135/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0141/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0142/2026Adopted text TA10-0052/2026
10 February 2026
2 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
9 February 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2026/2586(RSP)