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Topics, Economy & single market

Banks & financial services

Decisions about banks, capital markets, insurance, investment funds, payments or financial supervision.

42 decisions this term since 14 Nov 2024 · 32 adopted, 5 rejected · 24

Latest decisions

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.

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Where the groups stand

How each group voted in the last 24 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 24 final roll-call votes
GroupForAgainstAbstainedDividedOn the winning side
The Left612244
Greens1353311
S&D1751117
Renew1851022
EPP2030124
ECR1054515
Patriots614229
ESN419105