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6 Resolutions & reports ·decision 6 of 10 on Thursday, 22 January 2026

Drones and new systems of warfare – the EU’s need to adapt to be fit for today’s security challenges

Committee report by Reinis Pozņaks · voted at 12:06

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 483 for · 68 against · 76 abstained (77 % in favour) Foreign affairsDefence & securityEU security & defence policyDefence industry & procurement

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by a large majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 483 Against 68 Abstained 76

Final vote on the motion for a resolution at 12:06 · 77% 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 The Left; ESN mostly abstained.

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

Parliament adopted a resolution on drones and new systems of warfare, calling for the EU to adapt to today's security challenges. The text stresses that drone warfare is now a defining feature of conflicts, as seen in Ukraine and by non-state actors, and poses a challenge to European preparedness. The resolution is Parliament's official position, but it is non-binding and does not create law.

Part of the sitting of Thursday, 22 January 2026. The vote was taken on Report A-10-2025-0270 in procedure 2025/2088.

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