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Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2586(RSP)

World Cancer Day

· 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.

  1. Tabled for plenary(done)
  2. Plenary vote(done) Adopted 12 February 2026
  3. 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.

    See the changes →

  • 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.

    See the changes →

The text, version by version

Newest first.

  1. Adopted by Parliament· 12 Feb 2026

    Adopted text TA10-0052/2026

    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.

    What changed since Joint motion RC-B10-0112/2026 →

  2. Tabled for plenary· 10 Feb 2026

    Joint motion RC-B10-0112/2026

    What changed since Motion for a resolution B10-0142/2026 →

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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
  1. 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

  2. 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.

    Amendment 1Amendment 2

  3. 9 February 2026

    Debated in plenary

    MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

    Sitting of 9 Feb 2026

Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2026/2586(RSP)