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Plenary sitting, Thursday, 12 February 2026

11 decisions: 11 adopted. 234 ballots in all, 142 by , between 12:12 and 12:56.

Tightest result: Addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights — adopted 332 to 209.

✦ The day in brief · AI briefing

Parliament adopted positions on new EU laws and resolutions covering agri-food enforcement, human rights in Uganda, Iran, and Türkiye, and an anti-poverty strategy, among other items.

New EU laws · 1

Parliament’s position on proposed laws. It usually needs to agree with the Council before a law is final.

  1. Decision 1:Cooperation among enforcement authorities regarding unfair trading practices in the agri-food supply chain

    Committee report by Stefano Bonaccini ·

    The law would give authorities new tools to gather information, find infringements, and impose fines on buyers in other member states.

    Adopted by an overwhelming majority 555 for · 0 against · 26 abstained

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

Resolutions & reports · 10

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

  1. Decision 2:Post-election situation in Uganda and threats against opposition leader Bobi Wine

    Motion for a resolution · 11 ballots, incl. 1 amendment

    The text calls on Ugandan authorities to ensure the safety of all political actors and to resolve disputes peacefully.

    Adopted by an overwhelming majority 514 for · 3 against · 56 abstained

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

  2. Decision 3:Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran

    Motion for a resolution · 15 ballots, incl. 6 amendments

    The text becomes Parliament's official position, expressing its stance on the situation in Iran.

    Adopted by an overwhelming majority 524 for · 3 against · 41 abstained

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

  3. Decision 4:Targeted expulsions of foreign journalists and foreign Christians in Türkiye under national security pretexts

    Motion for a resolution · 15 ballots, incl. 1 amendment

    The text calls on Türkiye to halt deportation proceedings against Iranian journalist Kaveh Taheri and to stop using security codes against foreign nationals without transparent justification.

    Adopted by an overwhelming majority 502 for · 2 against · 59 abstained

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

  4. Decision 5:Developing a new EU anti-poverty strategy

    Committee report by João Oliveira · 27 ballots, incl. 10 amendments

    The text urges the Commission and member states to set full employment as a policy goal, strengthen social protection, and ensure universal access to quality public services.

    Adopted by a large majority 385 for · 141 against · 53 abstained

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

  5. Decision 6:Addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights

    Committee report by Johan Danielsson · 15 ballots, incl. 3 amendments

    The text calls for measures to prevent labour exploitation, improve enforcement, and ensure accountability in subcontracting and labour intermediation.

    Adopted by a clear majority 332 for · 209 against · 33 abstained

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

  6. Decision 7:Recommendation to the Council on EU priorities for the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women

    Committee report by Lina Gálvez · 77 ballots, incl. 9 amendments

    The text calls on the Council to reaffirm the EU's commitment to gender equality and to ensure women's rights are implemented in EU external action.

    Adopted by a clear majority 340 for · 141 against · 68 abstained

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

  7. Decision 8:World Cancer Day

    Motion for a resolution · 19 ballots, incl. 1 amendment

    It calls on the Commission and member states to renew commitment to fully implement Europe's Beating Cancer Plan through the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework, with adequate funding and annual reporting.

    Adopted by a large majority 427 for · 15 against · 93 abstained

    No roll call, so how each group voted is not recorded.

  8. Decision 9:Situation in Northeast Syria, the violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire

    Motion for a resolution · 52 ballots, incl. 18 amendments

    The text welcomes the agreement between the Syrian authorities and the Syrian Democratic Forces, which recognizes Kurdish national rights and integrates Kurdish forces into the state.

    Adopted by a large majority 363 for · 71 against · 81 abstained

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

  9. Decision 10:Accession of the Republic of Albania to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters

    Motion for a resolution

    The resolution supports Albania's accession, which will apply between the EU and Albania from 1 March 2026.

    Adopted by show of hands, no counts recorded

  10. Decision 11:Accession of Montenegro to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters

    Motion for a resolution

    The accession will enter into force for Montenegro on 1 March 2026, making the Convention applicable between the EU and Montenegro.

    Adopted by show of hands, no counts recorded

✦ AI: one-sentence summaries written by an AI from the text voted on; the outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Each decision’s page shows every ballot, the full text and the procedure.

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