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The raw outcome: whether what was put to the vote was adopted or rejected. It is not always the verdict — an adopted objection blocks a measure, a rejected motion to reject lets the text go ahead.

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Economy & single market, Resolution, 15 Sept 2026

Global role of the euro

Report by Rasmus Andresen

Adopted 405 for · 146 against · 60 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The report calls on the Commission, in close cooperation with the European Central Bank, to develop a comprehensive strategy for strengthening the international role of the euro and to submit it to Parliament and the Council for scrutiny.

EU institutions & Parliament, Appointment, 15 Sept 2026

Appointment of the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority

Committee report

Appointment approved 554 for · 33 against · 44 abstained by an overwhelming majority

Electronic vote: totals recorded, but not how each MEP voted.

AI summary:Parliament considered the appointment of Thomas Gstädtner as Executive Director of the European Banking Authority, following a proposal from the Authority's Board of Supervisors and a hearing in the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

EU institutions & Parliament, Appointment, 15 Sept 2026

Appointment of the Chairperson of the European Securities and Markets Authority

Committee report

Appointment approved 527 for · 52 against · 86 abstained by a large majority

Electronic vote: totals recorded, but not how each MEP voted.

AI summary:Parliament considered the appointment of Carlo Comporti as Chairperson of the European Securities and Markets Authority, following a shortlist drawn up by the Authority's Board of Supervisors and a Council proposal.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 9 Jul 2026

Establishment of the digital euro

Report by Fernando Navarrete Rojas ·

Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 416 for · 169 against · 22 abstained

AI summary:The digital euro would complement cash and offer a sovereign, secure and accessible pan-European payment option, reducing reliance on non-European providers.

Economy & single market, Resolution, 7 Jul 2026

A coherent tax framework for the EU’s financial sector

Report by Matthias Ecke

Adopted 418 for · 152 against · 85 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The adopted text is Parliament's official position, urging reforms to modernise VAT rules, coordinate EU-wide taxation, and set common standards for windfall taxes.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 21 May 2026

Amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions as regards requirements for securitisation exposures

Report by Ralf Seekatz ·

Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 294 for · 192 against · 90 abstained

AI summary:The changes aim to make the requirements more sensitive to actual risk, which should help free up capital for lending and support investment.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 21 May 2026

Amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 on securitisation and a specific framework for simple, transparent and standardised securitisation

Report by Ralf Seekatz ·

Negotiating mandate approved On the decision to open negotiations with the Council: 294 for · 194 against · 86 abstained

AI summary:The position introduces definitions for public and private securitisations and adjusts due diligence rules, making checks proportionate to risk and easing requirements for repeat transactions.

Economy & single market, Resolution, 30 Apr 2026

Banking Union – annual report 2025

Report by Evelyn Regner

Adopted 376 for · 187 against · 17 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The report stresses that the Banking Union remains incomplete without a European Deposit Insurance Scheme and calls for action on risks from non-bank financial intermediaries.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 26 Mar 2026

Scope of deposit protection, use of deposit guarantee schemes funds, cross-border cooperation, and transparency (DGSD2)

Committee report ·

Approved without a vote Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:The draft law updates EU rules on deposit protection, covering the scope of deposit guarantee schemes, their funding, cross-border cooperation, and transparency.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 26 Mar 2026

Amending Regulation (EU) No 806/2014 as regards early intervention measures, conditions for resolution and funding of resolution action

Committee report ·

Approved without a vote Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:The draft law amends the EU regulation on the resolution of failing banks, covering early intervention measures, conditions for resolution, and funding of resolution action.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 26 Mar 2026

Early intervention measures, conditions for resolution and financing of resolution action (BRRD3)

Committee report ·

Approved without a vote Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:The draft law updates EU rules on early intervention measures, conditions for resolution and financing of resolution action for failing banks, and on valuation services in resolution.

Economy & single market, Appointment, 10 Feb 2026

Appointment of the Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank

Committee report

Appointment approved 434 for · 169 against · 44 abstained by a large majority

Electronic vote: totals recorded, but not how each MEP voted.

AI summary:The decision follows an evaluation of the candidate's credentials and a hearing held by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

Economy & single market, Objection to a Commission measure, 20 Jan 2026

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Delegated Regulation supplementing the review of prudential rules for the insurance and reinsurance sector (Solvency II)

Motion for a resolution

Objection failed On the objection: 129 for · 406 against · 129 abstained by a clear majority

Electronic vote: totals recorded, but not how each MEP voted.

AI summary:The European Parliament voted on a resolution to object to a Commission delegated regulation that amends the Solvency II prudential rules for insurance and reinsurance, covering areas such as technical provisions, risk margin, securitisation, and crypto-assets.

Economy & single market, Resolution, 20 Jan 2026

Safeguarding and promoting financial stability amid economic uncertainties

Report by Johan Van Overtveldt

Adopted 491 for · 83 against · 84 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The text calls for completing the Banking Union and advancing the Capital Markets Union to absorb shocks, while balancing integration with safeguards against contagion and systemic risks.

Climate & environment, Objection to a Commission measure, 17 Dec 2025

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Simplification of the content and presentation of information to be disclosed concerning environmentally sustainable activities and simplification of certain technical screening criteria for determining whether economic activities cause no significant harm to environmental objectives

Motion for a resolution

Objection failed On the objection: 230 for · 402 against · 28 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The regulation narrows the scope of substances of very high concern covered and introduces a materiality threshold for reporting.

Economy & single market, Objection to a Commission measure, 26 Nov 2025

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 as regards the definition of prohibited weapons

Motion for a resolution

Objection failed On the objection: 88 for · 388 against · 184 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The Commission adopted a delegated regulation that changes the definition of prohibited weapons used to decide which companies can be excluded from EU Paris-aligned Benchmarks and EU Climate Transition Benchmarks.

Economy & single market, Resolution, 26 Nov 2025

Access to finance for SMEs and scale-ups

Report by Jorge Martín Frías

Adopted 360 for · 298 against · 8 abstained by a small majority

AI summary:The text calls for reducing regulatory burdens, fostering private investment, and closing the late-stage financing gap to help European firms grow and stay in the Union.

Economy & single market, Resolution, 25 Nov 2025

Impact of artificial intelligence on the financial sector

Report by Arba Kokalari

Adopted 426 for · 182 against · 39 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The text notes that most AI use cases in finance aim to streamline operations and are low-risk, while stressing the need for human oversight of fully autonomous systems.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 13 Nov 2025

EU-Monaco agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information: Amending Protocol

Report by Kinga Kollár ·

Passed 610 for · 26 against · 1 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The protocol updates the agreement to align with the revised OECD Common Reporting Standard and EU rules, extending the exchange to electronic money and central bank digital currencies.

Economy & single market, Objection to a Commission measure, 23 Oct 2025

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

InvestEU Fund strategic investments in the field of defence

Motion for a resolution

Objection failed On the objection: 124 for · 401 against · 41 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The Commission delegated regulation of 28 August 2025 broadens the definition of eligible strategic investments under the InvestEU Fund to include more defence technologies and products for military use, and extends eligibility to entities in associated countries or controlled by non-associated countries under certain conditions.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 10 Sept 2025

Securities settlement in the EU and central securities depositories (CSDs): shorter settlement cycle in the Union

Report by Johan Van Overtveldt ·

Passed 612 for · 7 against · 45 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The proposal shortens the mandatory settlement cycle for most securities transactions in the EU from two business days after trading (T+2) to one business day (T+1).

Economy & single market, Objection to a Commission measure, 9 Jul 2025

Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act

Amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675 to add certain countries to the list of high-risk third countries, and to remove other countries from that list

Motion for a resolution

Objection failed On the objection: 264 for · 369 against · 55 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The Commission proposed updating the EU list of high-risk third countries for money laundering and terrorist financing, adding ten countries and removing eight, including Gibraltar.

EU budget & funds, Resolution, 8 Jul 2025

Financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2024

Report by Francisco Assis

Adopted 417 for · 188 against · 75 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The report covers the EIB's role in closing Europe's investment gap, supporting competitiveness, climate action, security and defence, social infrastructure, and digital transformation.

Economy & single market, Resolution, 8 May 2025

Banking Union – annual report 2024

Report by Ralf Seekatz

Adopted 345 for · 135 against · 62 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The report stresses the need to complete the Banking Union, notably by establishing a European deposit insurance scheme, and to boost the competitiveness and profitability of EU banks.

Economy & single market, New EU law, 6 May 2025

Amending Regulation (EU) 2016/1011 as regards the scope of the rules for benchmarks, the use in the Union of benchmarks provided by an administrator located in a third country, and certain reporting requirements

Committee report ·

Approved without a vote Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:The draft law amends the EU rules on benchmarks, covering their scope, the use of benchmarks from third-country administrators, and reporting requirements.

Economy & single market, Appointment, 11 Mar 2025

Appointment of a member of the Single Resolution Board – Slavka Eley

Committee report

Appointment approved 539 for · 43 against · 37 abstained by an overwhelming majority

Electronic vote: totals recorded, but not how each MEP voted.

AI summary:The Single Resolution Board is the EU body that ensures orderly resolution of failing banks.

Economy & single market, Appointment, 11 Mar 2025

Appointment of a member of the Single Resolution Board – Radek Urban

Committee report

Appointment approved 562 for · 19 against · 67 abstained by an overwhelming majority

Electronic vote: totals recorded, but not how each MEP voted.

AI summary:The decision follows a hearing and an evaluation of the candidate's credentials.

EU institutions & Parliament, New EU law, 14 Nov 2024

Amendment of the EIB’s Statute

Report by Joachim Streit ·

Passed 510 for · 105 against · 27 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The European Parliament approved the proposal to amend the Statute of the European Investment Bank (EIB), which aims to remove the statutory lending limit and replace the maximum 250% gearing ratio with a unanimous decision by the Board of Governors.