Motion for a resolution · voted 14:14–14:16
Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.
Parliament adopted the text as its official position.
Final vote — text as a whole at 14:16 · 73% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →
Backed by Verts/ALE, S&D, Renew, PPE and ECR; opposed by PfE and ESN; The Left mostly abstained.
Parliament adopted a resolution on the upcoming European Research Area (ERA) Act, which aims to strengthen the EU's research and innovation by addressing structural challenges like fragmentation and uneven performance. The text calls for a regulation that would make the ERA binding, with targets such as investing at least 3% of EU GDP in R&D by 2030 and improving coordination between member states. It also asks for a separate proposal to protect freedom of scientific research and for measures to boost private investment and researcher mobility.
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 10 amendments (1 adopted, 9 rejected) and 7 parts of the text voted on separately (1 adopted, 6 rejected).
Roll calls requested by The Left, PPE, PfE.
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
Part of the sitting of Tuesday, 10 March 2026. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2026-0156 in procedure 2025/2951.