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Running issue, EU initiative

EU enlargement

AI summary:The process of countries joining the European Union and the institutional reforms it requires.

First seen 9 Oct 2024 · latest 8 Jul 2026 · 21 decisions on 11 sitting days · 21 adopted, 0 rejected

Also covers: Moldova EU integration · Albania EU accession · North Macedonia EU accession · Kosovo EU accession

Decisions, newest first

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 8 Jul 2026

2025 Commission report on Ukraine

Report by Michael Gahler

Adopted 460 for · 136 against · 59 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The text condemns Russia's war of aggression, supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and calls for accountability for war crimes.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 8 Jul 2026

2025 Commission report on Moldova

Report by Sven Mikser

Adopted 505 for · 115 against · 45 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The resolution commends Moldova's commitment despite challenges and urges the Council to open all six negotiation clusters without delay.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 8 Jul 2026

2025 Commission report on Serbia

Report by Tonino Picula

Adopted 468 for · 116 against · 79 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The text addresses stalled reforms, rule of law and democracy concerns, and calls for alignment with EU foreign policy and normalisation with Kosovo.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 17 Jun 2026

2025 Commission report on Albania

Report by Andreas Schieder

Adopted 483 for · 103 against · 70 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The resolution welcomes Albania's swift opening of all negotiation clusters and encourages continued reforms, while expressing concern about political polarisation and electoral issues.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 17 Jun 2026

2025 Commission report on North Macedonia

Report by Thomas Waitz

Adopted 411 for · 120 against · 120 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The resolution notes the lack of progress since the last report, particularly on constitutional amendments and reforms in the rule of law, judicial reform, and the fight against corruption.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 17 Jun 2026

2025 Commission report on Kosovo

Report by Riho Terras

Adopted 412 for · 174 against · 58 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The text commends Kosovo's commitment to EU accession and stresses that its future lies in the EU, while noting that 2025 was a 'lost year' due to political stalemate.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 11 Mar 2026

EU enlargement strategy

Report by Petras Auštrevičius

Adopted 385 for · 147 against · 98 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The resolution stresses that enlargement is merit-based and that progress depends on irreversible reforms in rule of law and democratic institutions.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 22 Oct 2025

Institutional consequences of the EU enlargement negotiations

Report by Sandro Gozi

Adopted 310 for · 277 against · 53 abstained by a small majority

AI summary:The text calls for a more efficient, faster, powerful, and democratic Union, including lifting vetoes, creating a European defence system, and empowering Parliament.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 9 Sept 2025

2023 and 2024 reports on Ukraine

Report by Michael Gahler

Adopted 418 for · 135 against · 41 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The resolution condemns Russia's aggression, supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and stresses the need for reforms in democracy, rule of law, and anti-corruption.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 9 Jul 2025

2023 and 2024 reports on Albania

Report by Andreas Schieder

Adopted 502 for · 120 against · 64 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The resolution welcomes Albania's commitment to EU integration and its full alignment with EU foreign policy, while urging further reforms in rule of law, anti-corruption, and media freedom.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 9 Jul 2025

2023 and 2024 reports on Bosnia and Herzegovina

Report by Ondřej Kolář

Adopted 495 for · 130 against · 63 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The text stresses the need for Bosnia and Herzegovina to meet 14 key priorities, fight corruption, and counter foreign interference, including from Russia.

9 earlier decisions

Where the groups stand

How each group voted in the last 21 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 21 final roll-call votes
GroupForAgainstAbstainedDividedOn the winning side
The Left011191
Greens2100021
S&D2100021
Renew2100021
EPP2000121
ECR1413315
Patriots018210
ESN020100