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Plenary sitting, Thursday, 18 December 2025

MEPs decided on 8 subjects between 12:03 and 12:24 — 7 adopted, 1 rejected. That took 85 ballots, 42 of them by roll call with every MEP’s position recorded.

8
subjects decided
7 / 1
adopted / rejected
85
ballots, incl. 28 amendments
42
roll calls (per-MEP record)
Tightest result of the day: Maximum residue levels for acetamiprid — Rejected 328–177
New here? How plenary voting works and how to read this page

A sitting is one day of voting in the Parliament’s plenary. Everything voted that day is listed here by subject — a report, resolution, agreement or objection the Parliament is deciding on. Subjects are sorted into sections by what kind of decision they are (new laws, international agreements, non-binding resolutions, …); each section explains what “adopted” means there.

Each subject can involve many ballots. MEPs first vote on amendments (proposed changes) and on parts of the text a group asked to vote on separately, then hold the decisive vote on the whole text — that is the result shown at the top of every subject. The strip of squares and circles under it shows all the ballots in the order they were taken; open the list to see each one.

Only roll-call votes record how each MEP voted — click one to see every individual position and the full breakdown by political group. The row of group badges (✓ mostly for, ✗ mostly against, – mostly abstained, ~ split) shows which groups backed a result. Votes by show of hands record only the outcome.

Every subject is based on a document (a committee report, a motion for a resolution, or a Council/Commission text) and belongs to a procedure — the full legislative file that can span years. The buttons on each subject take you to both.

Glossary: Am 27 = amendment 27 · § 5 = paragraph 5 · part 1/2 = a paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts (a split vote) · separate vote = a paragraph voted on its own, usually so a group can vote against it · = joins identical amendments voted together · 1st reading (***I) = Parliament’s first pass at a proposed law · Lapsed = fell away without a vote because an earlier vote settled the matter.

Objections to Commission measures

Parliament can veto technical rules the Commission adopts on its own. Adopting an objection blocks the measure; rejecting it lets the measure go ahead.

1

Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3), and (4)(c) · implementing measure

Maximum residue levels for acetamiprid

Motion for a resolution

Rejected Rejected narrowly

The objection failed — the Commission measure goes ahead.

For 328 Against 177 Abstained 39

Final vote on the motion for a resolution · 60% of votes cast in favour · electronic vote (totals only), no individual positions

Resolutions & reports

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

2

Arbitrary arrest and sentencing of academics Bahruz Samadov and Igbal Abilov in Azerbaijan

Motion for a resolution · voted 12:03–12:04

Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 477 Against 7 Abstained 69

Final vote — text as a whole at 12:04 · 86% 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, ECR and PfE; ESN mostly abstained.

How the vote unfolded · 7 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 1 amendment (1 rejected). 5 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.

Roll calls requested by Renew, PfE.

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

Show all 7 ballots in voting order
1. Amendment 1 12:03 RC-B10-0567/2025 – After § 3 – Am 1 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
2. Final vote — text as a whole 12:04 RC-B10-0567/2025 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole) Roll call requested by Renew
Adopted
3. Alternative motion B10-0567/2025 B10-0567/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
4. Alternative motion B10-0576/2025 B10-0576/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
5. Alternative motion B10-0581/2025 B10-0581/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
6. Alternative motion B10-0583/2025 B10-0583/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
7. Alternative motion B10-0589/2025 B10-0589/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
3

Mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria, including from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri

Motion for a resolution · voted 12:04–12:07

Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 519 Against 2 Abstained 50

Final vote — text as a whole at 12:07 · 91% 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, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR, PfE and ESN; Verts/ALE mostly abstained.

How the vote unfolded · 14 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 4 amendments (4 rejected) and 3 parts of the text voted on separately (2 adopted, 1 rejected). 6 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.

Roll calls requested by Renew, PfE, ESN.

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

Show all 14 ballots in voting order
1. Amendment 4 12:04 RC-B10-0577/2025 – After § 1 – Am 4 Roll call requested by ESN
Rejected
2. Amendment 7 12:04 RC-B10-0577/2025 – § 7 – Am 7 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
3. Separate vote: paragraph 7 § 7
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Rejected
4. Separate vote: paragraph 8 § 8
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
5. Amendment 5 12:06 RC-B10-0577/2025 – After recital D – Am 5 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
6. Amendment 6 12:06 RC-B10-0577/2025 – After recital E – Am 6 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
7. Separate vote: after recital F After recital F
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
8. Final vote — text as a whole 12:07 RC-B10-0577/2025 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole) Roll call requested by Renew
Adopted
9. Alternative motion B10-0577/2025 B10-0577/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
10. Alternative motion B10-0580/2025 B10-0580/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
11. Alternative motion B10-0584/2025 B10-0584/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
12. Alternative motion B10-0588/2025 B10-0588/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
13. Alternative motion B10-0590/2025 B10-0590/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
14. Alternative motion B10-0593/2025 B10-0593/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
4

Grave political situation in Guinea-Bissau after the coup of 26 November

Motion for a resolution · voted at 12:07

Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 535 Against 0 Abstained 42

Final vote — text as a whole at 12:07 · 93% 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, ECR and PfE; ESN mostly abstained.

How the vote unfolded · 10 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 2 parts of the text voted on separately (2 rejected). 7 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.

Roll call requested by Renew.

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

Show all 10 ballots in voting order
1. Separate vote: after paragraph 1 After § 1
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Rejected
2. Separate vote: after recital B After recital B
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Rejected
3. Final vote — text as a whole 12:07 RC-B10-0568/2025 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole) Roll call requested by Renew
Adopted
4. Alternative motion B10-0568/2025 B10-0568/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
5. Alternative motion B10-0572/2025 B10-0572/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
6. Alternative motion B10-0573/2025 B10-0573/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
7. Alternative motion B10-0574/2025 B10-0574/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
8. Alternative motion B10-0575/2025 B10-0575/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
9. Alternative motion B10-0579/2025 B10-0579/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
10. Alternative motion B10-0586/2025 B10-0586/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
5

Implementation of the rule of law conditionality regime

Committee report by Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier · voted 12:09–12:16

Adopted Adopted by a large majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 386 Against 184 Abstained 15

Final vote — text as a whole at 12:16 · 66% 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 and PPE; opposed by ECR, PfE and ESN.

How the vote unfolded · 26 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 14 amendments (14 rejected) and 11 parts of the text voted on separately (8 adopted, 3 rejected).

Roll calls requested by PPE, PfE · separate votes by PfE.

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

Show all 26 ballots in voting order
1. Separate vote: after paragraph 2 After § 2
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Rejected
2. Amendment 8 12:09 A10-0240/2025 – Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier – After § 5 – Am 8 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
3. Amendment 9 12:09 A10-0240/2025 – Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier – After § 9 – Am 9 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
4. Amendment 10 12:09 A10-0240/2025 – Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier – § 13 – Am 10 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
5. Separate vote: after paragraph 14 After § 14
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Rejected
6. Amendment 12 12:09 A10-0240/2025 – Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier – After § 17 – Am 12 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
7. Amendment 13 12:10 A10-0240/2025 – Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier – After § 18 – Am 13 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
8. Amendment 14 12:10 A10-0240/2025 – Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier – After § 18 – Am 14 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
9. Amendment 15 12:10 A10-0240/2025 – Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier – After § 20 – Am 15 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
10. Separate vote: paragraph 23 § 23 Separate vote requested by PfE
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
11. Separate vote: paragraph 24 § 24 Separate vote requested by PfE
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
12. Separate vote: paragraph 25 § 25 Separate vote requested by PfE
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
13. Separate vote: paragraph 30 § 30 Separate vote requested by PfE
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
14. Separate vote: paragraph 39 12:13 A10-0240/2025 – Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier – § 39 Roll call requested by PPE
Adopted
15. Separate vote: paragraph 40 12:13 A10-0240/2025 – Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier – § 40 Roll call requested by PPE
Adopted
16. Amendment 16 12:14 A10-0240/2025 – Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier – After § 49 – Am 16 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
17. Separate vote: paragraph 50 § 50 Separate vote requested by PfE
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
18. Separate vote: paragraph 53 § 53 Separate vote requested by PfE
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
19. Amendment 17 12:14 A10-0240/2025 – Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier – After § 53 – Am 17 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
20. Amendment 1 12:14 A10-0240/2025 – Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier – After recital B – Am 1 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
21. Separate vote: after recital B After recital B
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Rejected
22. Amendment 3 12:15 A10-0240/2025 – Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier – After recital C – Am 3 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
23. Amendment 4 12:15 A10-0240/2025 – Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier – After recital F – Am 4 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
24. Amendment 5 12:15 A10-0240/2025 – Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier – After recital G – Am 5 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
25. Amendment 6 12:15 A10-0240/2025 – Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier – After recital G – Am 6 Roll call requested by PfE
Rejected
26. Final vote — text as a whole 12:16 A10-0240/2025 – Jean-Marc Germain, Monika Hohlmeier – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
Adopted
6

Decarbonisation and modernisation of EU fisheries, and the development and deployment of fishing gear

Committee report by Ton Diepeveen · voted 12:18–12:20

Adopted Adopted by a large majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 450 Against 93 Abstained 37

Final vote — text as a whole at 12:20 · 78% 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 S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR, PfE and ESN; opposed by The Left and Verts/ALE.

How the vote unfolded · 8 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 6 amendments (6 rejected) and 1 part of the text voted on separately (1 rejected).

Roll calls requested by S&D, PfE.

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

Show all 8 ballots in voting order
7

Continuous Belarusian hybrid attacks against Lithuania

Motion for a resolution · voted 12:21–12:24

Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 438 Against 37 Abstained 48

Final vote — text as a whole at 12:24 · 84% 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 Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE, ECR and PfE; opposed by ESN; The Left mostly abstained.

How the vote unfolded · 18 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 3 amendments (1 adopted, 2 rejected) and 8 parts of the text voted on separately (8 adopted). 6 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.

Roll calls requested by The Left, Verts/ALE, Renew, ECR · split votes by Verts/ALE (2), ECR.

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

Show all 18 ballots in voting order
1. Amendment 3 12:21 RC-B10-0571/2025 – § 4 – Am 3 Roll call requested by ECR
Adopted
2. Paragraph 6 — part 1 of 2 § 6 Part 1: ‘Deplores the lack of coordination surrounding the partial lifting of US sanctions on Belarus on 13 December 2025, which undermines solidarity and collective support for EU and NATO members targeted by Belarusian hybrid attacks;’ Split vote requested by ECR
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
3. Paragraph 6 — part 2 of 2 § 6 Part 2: ‘stresses that statements by the US special envoy to Belarus on the Belarusian de facto authorities giving assurances that the balloon launches will be stopped indicate an acknowledgement of responsibility and are relevant for the establishment of state responsibility under international law;’ Split vote requested by ECR
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
4. Paragraph 7 — part 1 12:21 RC-B10-0571/2025 – § 7/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘particularly those posed by its state-engineered instrumentalisation of migration’” Split vote requested by Verts/ALE · Roll call requested by Verts/ALE
Adopted
5. Paragraph 7 — part 2 12:22 RC-B10-0571/2025 – § 7/2 Part 2: “those words” Split vote requested by Verts/ALE · Roll call requested by Verts/ALE
Adopted
6. Separate vote: paragraph 9 12:22 RC-B10-0571/2025 – § 9 Roll call requested by The Left
Adopted
7. Amendment 1 12:22 RC-B10-0571/2025 – After § 9 – Am 1 Roll call requested by The Left
Rejected
8. Amendment 2 12:23 RC-B10-0571/2025 – After § 9 – Am 2 Roll call requested by The Left
Rejected
9. Paragraph 11 — part 1 12:23 RC-B10-0571/2025 – § 11/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘and Frontex, in full respect of its mandate,’” Split vote requested by Verts/ALE · Roll call requested by The Left, Verts/ALE
Adopted
10. Paragraph 11 — part 2 12:23 RC-B10-0571/2025 – § 11/2 Part 2: “those words” Split vote requested by Verts/ALE · Roll call requested by The Left, Verts/ALE
Adopted
11. Separate vote: recital H 12:23 RC-B10-0571/2025 – Recital H Roll call requested by Verts/ALE
Adopted
12. Final vote — text as a whole 12:24 RC-B10-0571/2025 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole) Roll call requested by Renew
Adopted
13. Alternative motion B10-0570/2025 B10-0570/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
14. Alternative motion B10-0571/2025 B10-0571/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
15. Alternative motion B10-0578/2025 B10-0578/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
16. Alternative motion B10-0582/2025 B10-0582/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
17. Alternative motion B10-0585/2025 B10-0585/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed
18. Alternative motion B10-0587/2025 B10-0587/2025
show of hands — no individual positions recorded
Lapsed

Other decisions

Elections, appointments and internal decisions of the Parliament.

8

Appointment of a Member of the Executive Board of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)

Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority

Adopted.

For 511 Against 29 Abstained 27

Appointment of henrica maria verbeek-kusters · 90% of votes cast in favour · secret ballot, no individual positions