Topics, Jobs, social affairs & equality
Decisions about social security, pensions, poverty, social inclusion or affordable essentials.
8 decisions this term since 11 Mar 2025 · 8 adopted, 0 rejected · 8 A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published.
Jobs, social affairs & equality, New EU law, 7 Jul 2026
Report by Gabriele Bischoff · Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
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, 11 Mar 2026
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
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.
Jobs, social affairs & equality, Resolution, 12 Feb 2026
Report by João Oliveira
Adopted 385 for · 141 against · 53 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text urges the Commission and member states to set full employment as a policy goal, strengthen social protection, and ensure universal access to quality public services.
Jobs, social affairs & equality, Resolution, 9 Oct 2025
Motion for a resolution
Adopted 360 for · 210 against · 37 abstained by a clear majority
AI summary:The text stresses the EU's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the European Pillar of Social Rights, and highlights persistent inequalities, poverty, housing and skills challenges.
EU budget & funds, New EU law, 7 May 2025
Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.
Urgent procedure agreed On the request for urgent procedure: 370 for · 268 against · 16 abstained
Jobs, social affairs & equality, Resolution, 12 Mar 2025
Committee report
Adopted 351 for · 260 against · 70 abstained by a small majority
AI summary:The text calls for modernising labour markets, strengthening social protection, and investing in education and training to address labour shortages and demographic change.
EU budget & funds, Resolution, 11 Mar 2025
Report by Marit Maij
Adopted 432 for · 155 against · 82 abstained by a large majority
AI summary:The text sets out Parliament's position on how the fund should be shaped, including a call to double its budget.
How each group voted in the last 8 final A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published.. 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.
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