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Topics, Justice, rule of law & rights

Crime, police & judicial cooperation

Decisions about organised crime, terrorism, police cooperation, prosecution, extradition or criminal law.

21 decisions this term since 18 Dec 2024 · 21 adopted, 0 rejected · 15

Latest decisions

Foreign affairs, International agreement, 16 Sept 2026

EU-Switzerland Agreement on the transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime

Report by Jaroslav Bžoch ·

Consent given 549 for · 75 against · 30 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The draft Council decision would approve an agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on transferring Passenger Name Record (PNR) data to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute terrorist offences and serious crime.

Justice, rule of law & rights, Resolution, 18 Jun 2026

Recruitment of children by organised crime

Motion for a resolution

Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.

AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the recruitment, radicalisation and exploitation of children by organised criminal and terrorist groups, calling it a serious crime and a growing security threat.

Justice, rule of law & rights, International agreement, 20 May 2026

United Nations Convention against Cybercrime

Report by Moritz Körner ·

Consent given 497 for · 91 against · 46 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The consent means the EU can now ratify the convention, which the rapporteur recommends as an important tool for cooperation while stressing the need to apply its safeguards to protect fundamental rights.

Foreign affairs, International agreement, 20 May 2026

EU-Lebanon Agreement on cooperation between Eurojust and the authorities of Lebanon competent for judicial cooperation in criminal matters

Report by Jaroslav Bžoch ·

Consent given 581 for · 12 against · 45 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The agreement lets Eurojust cooperate and exchange personal data with Lebanese judicial authorities to fight serious cross-border crime such as terrorism, cybercrime, drug and arms trafficking, and migrant smuggling.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 30 Apr 2026

Escalating trafficking and exploitation by criminal groups in Haiti

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 511 for · 21 against · 42 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the transformation of criminal groups in Haiti into organised trafficking and exploitation networks, including child recruitment, sexual violence, kidnapping and extortion.

Foreign affairs, International agreement, 29 Apr 2026

EU-Iceland agreement on transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute terrorist offences and serious crime

Report by Jaroslav Bžoch ·

Consent given 532 for · 75 against · 28 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The deal sets rules for processing, storage, and retention, with safeguards for privacy and oversight.

Justice, rule of law & rights, New EU law, 26 Mar 2026

Combating corruption

Report by Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle ·

Passed 581 for · 21 against · 42 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The directive sets minimum standards for defining and sanctioning corruption, including bribery in public and private sectors, and adds new offences like concealment of corruption proceeds and misconduct in public office.

Digital, AI & data, International agreement, 11 Mar 2026

EU-Ecuador Agreement: cooperation between Europol and the Ecuadorian authorities competent for combating serious crime and terrorism

Report by Matthieu Valet ·

Consent given 586 for · 21 against · 11 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The agreement allows Europol and Ecuadorian authorities to exchange personal data to fight serious crime and terrorism, with safeguards for privacy and fundamental rights.

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Where the groups stand

How each group voted in the last 15 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 15 final roll-call votes
GroupForAgainstAbstainedDividedOn the winning side
The Left55058
Greens96009
S&D1500015
Renew1500015
EPP1500015
ECR1400114
Patriots1400115
ESN70718

Dossiers

The laws and files behind these decisions, most recent vote first.