Common foreign and security policy

AI summary:The EU's annual review and implementation of its common foreign and security policy priorities.

First seen 2 Apr 2025 · latest 20 May 2026 · 6 decisions on 3 sitting days · 6 adopted, 0 rejected

Decisions, newest first

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 20 May 2026

Recommendation on the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly

Report by Andrey Kovatchev

Adopted 369 for · 160 against · 112 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The text calls for upholding the rules-based international order with the UN at its core, defending international law, and supporting UN reform to make it more effective, efficient, transparent and financially sustainable.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 21 Jan 2026

Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2025

Report by David McAllister

Adopted 392 for · 179 against · 83 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The report evaluates progress and challenges of the CFSP and provides guidance for the EU executive, emphasizing principles such as shaping the rules-based international order and increasing the impact of EU external action.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 21 Jan 2026

Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2025

Report by Thijs Reuten

Adopted 395 for · 197 against · 70 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The report calls for strengthening the European defence industry, enhancing military capabilities, and improving cooperation among member states.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 21 Jan 2026

Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2025

Report by Francisco Assis

Adopted 421 for · 120 against · 108 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The report assesses global trends and EU tools, and feeds into preparations for a new EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy after 2027.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 2 Apr 2025

Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2024

Report by David McAllister

Adopted 378 for · 188 against · 105 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The report focuses on strategic trends, including Russia's war against Ukraine, the Middle East, cooperation with like-minded partners, and the visibility of EU action abroad.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 2 Apr 2025

Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2024

Report by Nicolás Pascual de la Parte

Adopted 399 for · 198 against · 71 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The report addresses the EU's response to security threats since Russia's war against Ukraine and other crises, and proposes ways to strengthen defence capabilities.

Where the groups stand

How each group voted in the last 6 final . For / Against / Abstained: at least two thirds of the group voted that way. Divided: no position had two thirds of the group’s votes. On the winning side: how many of those votes ended the way most of the group voted. Groups as they are now.

Group positions over the last 6 final roll-call votes
Group	For	Against	Abstained	Divided	On the winning side
The Left	0	5	0	1	1
Greens	4	0	1	1	4
S&D	6	0	0	0	6
Renew	6	0	0	0	6
EPP	6	0	0	0	6
ECR	0	0	5	1	0
Patriots	0	6	0	0	0
ESN	0	6	0	0	0

Dossiers

The files behind these decisions, most recent vote first.