Where the law stands, Dossier 2026/2734(RSP)
Joint communication on humanitarian aid
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 9 July 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 9 July 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
9 July 2026 · decision 8
Foreign affairs, Resolution
Joint communication on humanitarian aid
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:The text calls for stronger respect for international humanitarian law, better protection of humanitarian workers, and a common EU strategy for humanitarian diplomacy.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
AI summary:Adds a paragraph obliging the EU to counter obstruction of aid by non-EU states and to act against those responsible. Adds condemnation of double-tap strikes as possible war crimes. The other changes are formal: decimal separators are aligned.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Development
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Barry Andrews (Renew)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 9 Jul 2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on the joint communication on humanitarian aid welcomes commitments to international humanitarian law and the humanitarian principles, and calls for stronger protection of civilians and humanitarian workers.
Tabled for plenary· 1 Jul 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0339/2026
AI summary:Parliament's resolution on the joint communication on humanitarian aid welcomes commitments on international humanitarian law and humanitarian principles, condemns obstruction and politicisation of aid, and calls for accountability for violations.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 3 steps
9 July 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 9 Jul 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0339/2026Adopted text TA10-0271/2026
9 July 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 9 Jul 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0013/2026Oral question O-10-2026-000026
6 July 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, 2026/2734(RSP)