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A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands: Parliament adopted the text on 12 February 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- ✓ Tabled for plenary
- ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 12 February 2026
- ✓ Parliament’s position Final
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.
The text, version by version
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: The versions differ only in formal points: decimal separators are changed from points to commas in several statistics. see the changes →
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary: The resolution's recitals are substantially rewritten, adding new statistics and references while removing details on alcohol and tobacco risks. The text now refers to 'national and regional partnership plans' instead of 'recovery and resilience plans'. The paragraph on paediatric cancer is rephrased, changing the description of the disease and the requested actions. The text expands the scope of future European actions to include cardiovascular diseases and the Safe Hearts Plan. The paragraph on prevention targets is rewritten, removing the 'tobacco-free generation' goal and altering the list of risk factors. see the changes →
Newest version first. Open a version to read it in full. “What changed” shows the differences paragraph by paragraph; ✦ lines are AI-written from the texts themselves.
Timeline
- Plenary stage
- 12 February 2026 Plenary voteAdopted Adopted by a large majorityFor 427 Against 15 Abstained 93
Final vote — text as a whole · 80% of votes cast in favour
Show all 19 ballots in voting order
1. Separate vote on paragraph 3AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdopted3. Separate vote on paragraph 13AdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdopted5. Separate vote on paragraph 13Adoptedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recordedAdopted7. Separate vote on recital CAdoptedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded8. Separate vote on recital CAdoptedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recordedAdoptedRejected11. Separate vote on recital DRejectedA vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recordedAdopted13. Final vote — text as a whole Motion for a resolution (as a whole)Adoptedelectronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded14. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0112/2026Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded15. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0113/2026Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded16. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0142/2026Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded17. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0126/2026Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded18. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0135/2026Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded19. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0141/2026Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual positions recorded - 10 February 2026 2 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
- 9 February 2026 Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.