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Just transition directive in the world of work: ensuring the creation of jobs and revitalising local economies

Committee report by Jana Toom · voted 13:02–13:09

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 420 for · 207 against · 20 abstained (65 % in favour) Jobs, social affairs & equalityEmployment & workers’ rights
The vote✦ In shortFull textProcedure

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by a large majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 420 Against 207 Abstained 20

Final vote — text as a whole at 13:09 · 65% 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.

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

Parliament adopted a resolution asking the Commission to propose a directive on a just transition in the world of work, aiming to create jobs and revitalise local economies during the green and digital transitions. The adopted text calls for measures to support workers and regions affected by these transitions, including through social dialogue, training, and quality job creation, while respecting national labour market models. Parliament's position is now set, and the Commission is expected to consider these recommendations in any future legislative proposal.

How the vote unfolded · 53 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 5 amendments (5 rejected) and 47 parts of the text voted on separately (33 adopted, 13 rejected, 1 lapsed).

Roll calls requested by ECR, PfE, ESN · split votes by PPE (10), ECR (8) · separate votes by PPE.

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 53 ballots in voting order
1. Paragraph 1 — part 1 of 3 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘to more sustainable energy sources, and modernised industries and a more digitalised economy’ and ‘believes that a legislative framework to address the challenges and opportunities of a just transition in the workplace is essential to ensure adequate minimum standards the that provide clarity and structure for both workers and employers in anticipating and managing change and ultimately improve the Union’s resilience, competitiveness and upward social convergence and social justice;’” requested by PPE, ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
2. Paragraph 1 — part 2 of 3 Part 2: ‘to more sustainable energy sources, and modernised industries and a more digitalised economy’ requested by PPE, ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
3. Paragraph 1 — part 3 of 3 Part 3: ‘believes that a legislative framework to address the challenges and opportunities of a just transition in the workplace is essential to ensure adequate minimum standards the that provide clarity and structure for both workers and employers in anticipating and managing change and ultimately improve the Union’s resilience, competitiveness and upward social convergence and social justice;’ requested by PPE, ECR
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
4. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 1
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
5. Separate vote on paragraph 2
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
6. Paragraph 3 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘and ensuring the right to disconnect’” requested by PPE
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
7. Paragraph 3 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by PPE
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
8. Paragraph 4 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘, climate-neutral, and digital’” requested by ECR requested by PPE
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Rejected
9. Paragraph 4 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ECR requested by PPE
— no individual positions recorded
10. Paragraph 5 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘green and digital’” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
11. Paragraph 5 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
12. Paragraph 6 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘strongly believes that an individual right to training for workers during working hours which addresses the main barriers to pursuing training can ensure quality upskilling or reskilling, employee training and career development support for a predictable and stable supply of skilled workers for employers; stresses the need for tackling the cost barrier by ensuring training is cost-free for workers, supported by funding, tax incentives and partnerships; stresses that national institutions and social partners are responsible for the training of employees and highlights their essential role in the implementation of the right to training;’” requested by PPE
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
13. Paragraph 6 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by PPE
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
14. Paragraph 7 — part 1 of 3 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘at least 15% of’ and ‘paid, high quality’” requested by PPE
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
15. Paragraph 7 — part 2 of 3 Part 2: ‘at least 15% of’ requested by PPE
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
16. Paragraph 7 — part 3 of 3 Part 3: ‘paid, high quality’ requested by PPE
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
17. Separate vote on paragraph 10
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
18. Amendment 13, adding text after paragraph 10 13:02 A10-0261/2025 – Jana Toom – After § 10 – Am 13 requested by PfE
Rejected
19. Paragraph 14 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘welcomes the inception of the pilot project for the EU Fair Transition Observatory;’” requested by PPE
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
20. Paragraph 14 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by PPE
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Rejected
21. Separate vote on paragraph 16 requested by PPE
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
22. Paragraph 19 — part 1 of 3 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘environmentally’ and ‘green’” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
23. Paragraph 19 — part 2 of 3 Part 2: ‘environmentally’ requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
24. Paragraph 19 — part 3 of 3 Part 3: ‘green’ requested by ECR
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
25. Separate vote on paragraph 21
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
26. Separate vote on paragraph 22 requested by PPE
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Rejected
27. Separate vote on paragraph 22 requested by PPE
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
28. Separate vote on paragraph 22 requested by PPE
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
29. Separate vote on paragraph 24
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Rejected
30. Paragraph 26 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: ‘Stresses that workplace transformations and restructuring during the twin transition may trigger psychosocial risks such as stress, uncertainty, and the threat of job loss; highlight the need for protecting the mental health and psychosocial well-being of workers during transitions, including through workplace risk assessments and support services;’ requested by PPE
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
31. Paragraph 26 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: ‘calls for mental health support programmes, including counselling, stress management, and work-life balance schemes, to be integrated into company-level transition plans;’ requested by PPE
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
32. Separate vote on paragraph 27
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
33. Separate vote on paragraph 32
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
34. Paragraph 34 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘as part of implementing the Council recommendation on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality’” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
35. Paragraph 34 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
36. Separate vote on paragraph 35 requested by PPE
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Rejected
37. Amendment 1 to recital A 13:06 A10-0261/2025 – Jana Toom – Recital A – Am 1 requested by ECR
Rejected
38. Recital A — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘a climate-neutral and’” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
39. Recital A — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
40. Amendment 2 to recital E 13:07 A10-0261/2025 – Jana Toom – Recital E – Am 2 requested by ECR
Rejected
41. Amendment 3 to recital F 13:07 A10-0261/2025 – Jana Toom – Recital F – Am 3 requested by ECR
Rejected
42. Amendment 10, adding text after recital F 13:07 A10-0261/2025 – Jana Toom – After recital F – Am 10 requested by ESN
Rejected
43. Recital K — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘towards climate neutrality and digital transformation’” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
44. Recital K — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
45. Recital M — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘green and digital’” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
46. Recital M — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
47. Separate vote on Annex, introductory sentence
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
48. Separate vote on Annex, introductory sentence
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Rejected
49. Separate vote on Annex, recommendation 2
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Rejected
50. Separate vote on Annex, recommendation 2
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
51. Separate vote on Annex, recommendation 3
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
52. Separate vote on Annex, recommendation 3
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
53. Final vote — text as a whole 13:09 A10-0261/2025 – Jana Toom – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
Adopted

Part of the sitting of Tuesday, 20 January 2026. The vote was taken on Report A-10-2025-0261 in procedure 2025/2131.

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  • § 5 — paragraph 5
  • § 5/2, part 2 — a , taken in parts
  • Am 3= 7= — identical amendments voted together
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