Reinforcing democratic accountability and enhancing Parliament’s political scrutiny of the Commission
Parliament sets out its own position on a topic. The resolution is not binding but signals what Parliament wants.
Where it stands: Referred to AFCO (Constitutional Affairs) on 12 February 2026; no report yet.
- ✓ Referred to committee 12 February 2026
- 2 Committee work
- 3 Tabled for plenary
- 4 Plenary vote
- 5 Parliament’s position
How a file moves through Parliament
A file is referred to one lead committee (others may give an opinion). Its rapporteur writes a draft report, committee members table amendments, and the committee votes to adopt the report. The report is then tabled for all MEPs; political groups can table further amendments, which are voted on before the final vote in plenary. The adopted resolution is Parliament’s final position; it is not itself law.
Who is working on it
- Lead committee
- AFCO — Constitutional Affairs
- Rapporteur
- Marieke EHLERS PfE
- Shadow rapporteurs
- Christine ANDERSON ESN
The rapporteur drafts and negotiates the text for the lead committee; each other political group names a shadow rapporteur to follow the file.
Timeline
- Committee stage
- 12 February 2026 Referred to the AFCO (Constitutional Affairs) committee
The lead committee prepares Parliament’s report.