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5 Resolutions & reports ·decision 5 of 7 on Thursday, 19 June 2025

Electricity grids: the backbone of the EU energy system

Committee report by Anna Stürgkh · voted 13:21–13:25

Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.

Adopted by a large majority 418 for · 112 against · 45 abstained (73 % in favour) Energy
The vote✦ In shortFull textProcedure

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by a large majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 418 Against 112 Abstained 45

Final vote — text as a whole at 13:25 · 73% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

Who backed it
  • The Left ✓
  • Verts/ALE ✓
  • S&D ✓
  • Renew ✓
  • PPE ✓
  • ECR ✓
  • PfE ✗
  • ESN ✗
  • NI ✗

Backed by The Left, Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE and ECR; opposed by PfE and ESN.

✦ What this vote decides · AI summary, based on the text voted on

Parliament adopted a resolution on electricity grids, calling them the backbone of the EU energy system. The text stresses the need to modernise, expand and digitalise grids to meet climate goals and boost competitiveness. It asks for faster implementation of EU rules, a stronger role for ACER in grid planning, and more funding for distribution grids.

How the vote unfolded · 22 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 6 amendments (6 rejected) and 15 parts of the text voted on separately (15 adopted).

Roll calls requested by Verts/ALE, Renew, Members · split votes by Members (5) · separate votes by Members.

adopted rejected lapsed square = amendment circle = part of the text decisive vote Solid = roll call (click for every MEP’s vote); faded = no individual positions

All 22 ballots in voting order
1. Amendment 4 to paragraph 1 13:21 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 1 – Am 4 requested by Renew, Members
Rejected
2. Amendment 5, adding text after paragraph 1 13:21 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – After § 1 – Am 5 requested by Renew, Members
Rejected
3. Separate vote on paragraph 7 13:21 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 7 requested by Members requested by Renew
Adopted
4. Amendment 6 to paragraph 9 13:21 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 9 – Am 6 requested by Renew, Members
Rejected
5. Paragraph 13 — part 1 13:22 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 13/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘(1) introduce a robust planning process that combines system operators’ responsibilities with a strengthened role for ACER by mandating ACER to request amendments to the scenarios and the TYNDP, (2) ensure scenarios are drawn up in line with the decarbonisation agenda and enable easier access for smart electricity grid projects, and (3)’” requested by Members requested by Renew
Adopted
6. Paragraph 13 — part 2 13:22 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 13/2 Part 2: “those words” requested by Members requested by Renew
Adopted
7. Paragraph 21 — part 1 13:22 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 21/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘clear legislative’ and ‘contribution to decarbonisation’ (first occurrence)” requested by Members requested by Renew, Verts/ALE
Adopted
8. Paragraph 21 — part 2 13:22 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 21/2 Part 2: “those words” requested by Members requested by Renew, Verts/ALE
Adopted
9. Amendment 7 to paragraph 22 13:23 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 22 – Am 7 requested by Renew, Members
Rejected
10. Paragraph 23 — part 1 13:23 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 23/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘binding’” requested by Members requested by Renew
Adopted
11. Paragraph 23 — part 2 13:23 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 23/2 Part 2: “that word” requested by Members requested by Renew
Adopted
12. Paragraph 33 — part 1 13:23 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 33/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘sustainability’ and ‘capable of supporting the energy transition’” requested by Members requested by Renew
Adopted
13. Paragraph 33 — part 2 13:23 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 33/2 Part 2: “those words” requested by Members requested by Renew
Adopted
14. Separate vote on citation 13 13:24 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – Citation 13 requested by Members requested by Renew
Adopted
15. Amendment 2, adding text after recital A 13:24 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – After recital A – Am 2 requested by Renew, Members
Rejected
16. Separate vote on recital K requested by Members requested by Renew
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
17. Separate vote on recital Q
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
18. Amendment 3 to recital Q 13:24 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – Recital Q – Am 3 requested by Renew, Members
Rejected
19. Recital R — part 1 13:24 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – Recital R/1 Part 1: ‘whereas national and regional level system operators hold important responsibilities, particularly in the area of energy supply security; whereas all tasks of a regulatory nature should be performed by regulatory agencies acting in the public interest;’ requested by Members requested by Renew
Adopted
20. Recital R — part 2 13:25 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – Recital R/2 Part 2: ‘whereas, however, alongside these responsibilities, a strengthened role for regulators and ACER in the planning processes can contribute to addressing shortcomings, such as ENTSO-E’s current 10-year network development plan (TYNDP) grid planning, as identified in the grid monitoring report;’ requested by Members requested by Renew
Adopted
21. Recital R — part 3 13:25 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – Recital R/3 Part 3: ‘whereas, while acknowledging the TSOs’ responsibilities in drawing up these scenarios, ACER’s early involvement in the drawing-up process could help to ensure that the guidelines for the drawing-up of the scenarios are followed in accordance with the TEN-E Regulation;’ requested by Members requested by Renew
Adopted
22. Final vote — text as a whole 13:25 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
Adopted

Part of the sitting of Thursday, 19 June 2025. The vote was taken on Report A-10-2025-0091 in procedure 2025/2006.

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Codes in ballot labels

  • Am 27 — amendment 27
  • § 5 — paragraph 5
  • § 5/2, part 2 — a , taken in parts
  • Am 3= 7= — identical amendments voted together
  • ***I — ; *** — ; * —
  • Lapsed —
  • A10-… — committee report; B10-… — motion
  • RC-B10-… — joint motion of several groups

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