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6 Resolutions & reports ·decision 6 of 11 on Thursday, 12 February 2026

Addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights

Committee report by Johan Danielsson · voted 12:25–12:28

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

Adopted by a clear majority 332 for · 209 against · 33 abstained (58 % in favour) Jobs, social affairs & equalityEmployment & workers’ rights
The vote✦ In shortFull textProcedure

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by a clear majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 332 Against 209 Abstained 33

Final vote — text as a whole at 12:28 · 58% 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 on addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries to protect workers' rights. The text calls for measures to prevent labour exploitation, improve enforcement, and ensure accountability in subcontracting and labour intermediation. It emphasizes the need for a coordinated European response to combat abusive practices and protect workers and legitimate businesses.

How the vote unfolded · 15 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 3 amendments (3 rejected) and 11 parts of the text voted on separately (4 adopted, 7 rejected).

Roll calls requested by Verts/ALE, S&D, Members · split votes by Members (4) · separate votes by Members.

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 15 ballots in voting order
1. Separate vote on paragraph 3 12:25 A10-0256/2025 – Johan Danielsson – § 3 requested by Members requested by S&D, Verts/ALE
Rejected
2. Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 3 12:25 A10-0256/2025 – Johan Danielsson – After § 3 – Am 1 requested by Members
Rejected
3. Paragraph 4 — part 1 12:25 A10-0256/2025 – Johan Danielsson – § 4/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘and to consider introducing a well-defined regime for the joint and several liability of economic operators and subcontractors and for ensuring transparency regarding the subcontractors involved and the share of the contract that the contractor intends to subcontract’” requested by Members requested by S&D
Adopted
4. Paragraph 4 — part 2 12:26 A10-0256/2025 – Johan Danielsson – § 4/2 Part 2: “those words” requested by Members requested by S&D
Rejected
5. Paragraph 8 — part 1 12:26 A10-0256/2025 – Johan Danielsson – § 8/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘calls on the Commission to include relevant proposals favouring direct employment relationships in its upcoming quality jobs act;’” requested by Members requested by S&D
Adopted
6. Paragraph 8 — part 2 12:26 A10-0256/2025 – Johan Danielsson – § 8/2 Part 2: “those words” requested by Members requested by S&D
Rejected
7. Paragraph 11 — part 1 12:26 A10-0256/2025 – Johan Danielsson – § 11/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘calls on the Commission to propose a framework to limit subcontracting chains with a focus on addressing issues in high-risk sectors;’” requested by Members requested by S&D, Verts/ALE
Adopted
8. Paragraph 11 — part 2 12:26 A10-0256/2025 – Johan Danielsson – § 11/2 Part 2: “those words” requested by Members requested by S&D, Verts/ALE
Rejected
9. Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 11 12:27 A10-0256/2025 – Johan Danielsson – After § 11 – Am 3 requested by Members
Rejected
10. Amendment 2, adding text after paragraph 14 12:27 A10-0256/2025 – Johan Danielsson – After § 14 – Am 2 requested by Members
Rejected
11. Paragraph 19 — part 1 12:27 A10-0256/2025 – Johan Danielsson – § 19/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘Stresses the need for a minimum EU framework under which labour intermediaries operate in order to strengthen their accountability, transparency obligations and compliance with minimum requirements and quality standards, as stipulated by ILO Convention No 181 on Private Employment Agencies;’” requested by Members requested by S&D
Adopted
12. Paragraph 19 — part 2 12:27 A10-0256/2025 – Johan Danielsson – § 19/2 Part 2: “those words” requested by Members requested by S&D
Rejected
13. Separate vote on recital N 12:28 A10-0256/2025 – Johan Danielsson – Recital N requested by Members requested by S&D
Rejected
14. Separate vote on recital O 12:28 A10-0256/2025 – Johan Danielsson – Recital O requested by Members requested by S&D
Rejected
15. Final vote — text as a whole 12:28 A10-0256/2025 – Johan Danielsson – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
Adopted

Part of the sitting of Thursday, 12 February 2026. The vote was taken on Report A-10-2025-0256 in procedure 2025/2133.

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Codes in ballot labels

  • Am 27 — amendment 27
  • § 5 — paragraph 5
  • § 5/2, part 2 — a , taken in parts
  • Am 3= 7= — identical amendments voted together
  • ***I — ; *** — ; * —
  • Lapsed —
  • A10-… — committee report; B10-… — motion
  • RC-B10-… — joint motion of several groups

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