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2 Resolutions & reports ·decision 2 of 10 on Thursday, 22 January 2026

Motion of censure on the Commission

Motion for a resolution · voted at 12:02

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

Rejected by a large majority 165 for · 390 against · 10 abstained (29 % in favour) Trade & customsAgriculture, food & fisheriesTrade agreementsFarm policy (CAP)

What Parliament decided

Rejected Rejected by a large majority

Parliament rejected the text.

For 165 Against 390 Abstained 10

Final vote on the motion for a resolution at 12:02 · 29% 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, ECR, PfE and ESN; opposed by Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew and PPE.

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

The motion sought to censure the Commission over its handling of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and agricultural policy. Parliament rejected the motion, meaning the Commission keeps its position and no further action follows from this text. The motion's supporters argued the Commission bypassed parliaments and harmed European farmers.

Part of the sitting of Thursday, 22 January 2026. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2026-0063 in procedure 2026/2002.

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