European Pillar of Social Rights

AI summary:EU framework of social principles guiding employment and social policy integration.

First seen 23 Oct 2024 · latest 17 Sept 2026 · 30 decisions on 24 sitting days · 30 adopted, 0 rejected

Decisions, newest first

Health, Resolution, 17 Sept 2026

An EU health workforce crisis plan: sustainability of healthcare systems and employment and working conditions in the healthcare sector

Report by Loucas Fourlas, Ruggero Razza

Adopted 514 for · 61 against · 33 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The report responds to a health workforce crisis in the Union, where shortages of doctors, nurses, carers and other healthcare professionals are deepening and becoming structural.

EU budget & funds, Resolution, 15 Sept 2026

Implementation of the Council Recommendation on a Bridge to Jobs – Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee

Report by Hristo Petrov

Adopted 530 for · 77 against · 61 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The report examines the Youth Guarantee, a commitment to offer every young person under 30 good quality employment, continued education, an apprenticeship or a traineeship within four months of becoming unemployed or leaving education.

Jobs, social affairs & equality, New EU law, 7 Jul 2026

Coordination of social security systems

Report by Gabriele Bischoff ·

Passed 511 for · 87 against · 61 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The law aims to make it easier for people moving within Europe to keep their social security rights, including unemployment benefits, long-term care, and family benefits.

Jobs, social affairs & equality, Resolution, 21 May 2026

Advancing towards a care society: addressing the gender care gap

Report by Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut

Adopted 263 for · 83 against · 154 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The text calls for reducing inequalities in care, strengthening care systems, and promoting gender equality across the EU.

Health, Resolution, 21 May 2026

The need to reduce work-related fatalities

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 395 for · 12 against · 41 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The European Parliament adopted a resolution on reducing work-related fatalities, covering prevention of accidents and occupational diseases, and protection of vulnerable workers.

Jobs, social affairs & equality, Budget decision, 29 Apr 2026

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/008 BE/Liberty - Belgium

Report by Matthias Ecke

Passed 586 for · 48 against · 16 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The decision releases EU money for tailored measures such as training, guidance and job-search help for the affected workers.

Jobs, social affairs & equality, New EU law, 28 Apr 2026

European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: workers affected by imminent job displacement

Report by Liesbet Sommen ·

Passed 566 for · 67 against · 26 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The proposal amends the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to support workers facing imminent job displacement during company restructuring.

Jobs, social affairs & equality, Budget decision, 26 Mar 2026

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/005 AT/KTM - Austria

Report by Janusz Lewandowski

Passed 584 for · 39 against · 13 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The decision releases EUR 1 806 624 for personalised services such as career guidance, training, and job-search help for 420 targeted beneficiaries.

Jobs, social affairs & equality, Budget decision, 26 Mar 2026

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/007 BE/Casa - Belgium

Report by Hélder Sousa Silva

Passed 575 for · 48 against · 10 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The decision releases EUR 1 916 733, covering 85% of the total cost of tailored measures such as training, outplacement and job fairs.

Jobs, social affairs & equality, Budget decision, 11 Mar 2026

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/004 BE/Tupperware – Belgium

Report by Jean-Marc Germain

Passed 562 for · 53 against · 19 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The decision releases EU funding for personalised services such as job-search assistance, training, and outplacement for the affected workers.

Jobs, social affairs & equality, Resolution, 11 Mar 2026

Gender pay and pension gap in the EU: state of play, challenges and the way forward, and developing guidelines for the better evaluation and fairer remuneration of work in female-dominated sectors

Report by Irena Joveva, Mirosława Nykiel

Adopted 458 for · 72 against · 98 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The text calls for better tools to value work, pay transparency, stronger enforcement of equal pay laws, and improved care services.

Economy & single market, Resolution, 11 Mar 2026

European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social priorities for 2026

Report by Nela Riehl

Adopted 404 for · 208 against · 20 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The text calls for stronger integration of social objectives into EU economic governance, with the European Pillar of Social Rights at its core, and for measurable social targets to guide country-specific recommendations.

18 earlier decisions

Developing a new EU anti-poverty strategy

Adopted 385 for, 141 against, 53 abstained

Addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights

Adopted 332 for, 209 against, 33 abstained

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/006 BE/Audi – Belgium

Passed 593 for, 55 against, 9 abstained

Just transition directive in the world of work: ensuring the creation of jobs and revitalising local economies

Adopted 420 for, 207 against, 20 abstained

Digitalisation, artificial intelligence and algorithmic management in the workplace – shaping the future of work

Adopted 480 for, 83 against, 94 abstained

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2025/003 SE/Northvolt – Sweden

Passed 578 for, 54 against, 30 abstained

EU strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities post-2024

Adopted 490 for, 9 against, 109 abstained

Establishment and functioning of European Works Councils - effective enforcement

Passed 414 for, 139 against, 61 abstained

Second World Summit for Social Development

Adopted 360 for, 210 against, 37 abstained

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2025/001 BE/BelGaN – Belgium

Passed 578 for, 47 against, 16 abstained

European Social Fund (ESF+): specific measures to address strategic challenges

Passed 453 for, 149 against, 59 abstained

Amending of Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 establishing the European Social Fund + (ESF+) as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges

Urgent procedure agreed On the request for urgent procedure:370 for, 268 against, 16 abstained

Social and employment aspects of restructuring processes: the need to protect jobs and workers’ rights

Adopted show of hands

European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social priorities for 2025

Adopted 351 for, 260 against, 70 abstained

European Social Fund Plus post-2027

Adopted 432 for, 155 against, 82 abstained

Amending Directive 2009/38/EC as regards the establishment and functioning of European Works Councils and the effective enforcement of transnational information and consultation rights

Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council:300 for, 254 against, 21 abstained

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2024/002 BE/Limburg machinery and paper – Belgium

Passed 599 for, 50 against, 7 abstained

Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States

Passed 444 for, 179 against, 20 abstained

Where the groups stand

How each group voted in the last 29 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 29 final roll-call votes
Group	For	Against	Abstained	Divided	On the winning side
The Left	26	3	0	0	26
Greens	26	1	0	2	28
S&D	27	1	1	0	27
Renew	27	0	0	2	29
EPP	27	1	0	1	28
ECR	13	8	3	5	17
Patriots	10	9	1	9	14
ESN	0	25	3	1	0

Dossiers

The files behind these decisions, most recent vote first.