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9 Resolutions & reports ·decision 9 of 13 on Wednesday, 11 March 2026

EU enlargement strategy

Committee report by Petras Auštrevičius · voted 13:06–13:07

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 385 for · 147 against · 98 abstained (61 % in favour) Foreign affairsEnlargement & neighbourhood
The vote✦ In shortFull textProcedure

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by a clear majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 385 Against 147 Abstained 98

Final vote — text as a whole at 13:07 · 61% 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 and PPE; opposed by The Left, PfE and ESN; ECR mostly abstained.

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

Parliament adopted its position on the EU enlargement strategy, which covers candidate countries and the accession process. The resolution stresses that enlargement is merit-based and that progress depends on irreversible reforms in rule of law and democratic institutions. It also highlights the strategic importance of enlargement for security and prosperity, and notes the need to counter interference from Russia and China.

How the vote unfolded · 4 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 1 amendment (1 rejected) and 2 parts of the text voted on separately (1 adopted, 1 rejected).

Roll calls requested by Renew, ESN, 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 4 ballots in voting order
1. Amendment 1 13:06 A10-0016/2026 – Petras Auštrevičius – Alternative motion for a resolution – Am 1 requested by ESN
Rejected
2. Separate vote on paragraph 32 13:07 A10-0016/2026 – Petras Auštrevičius – § 32 requested by Members, Renew
Adopted
3. Separate vote on paragraph 33 13:07 A10-0016/2026 – Petras Auštrevičius – § 33 requested by Members, Renew
Rejected
4. Final vote — text as a whole 13:07 A10-0016/2026 – Petras Auštrevičius – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
Adopted

Part of the sitting of Wednesday, 11 March 2026. The vote was taken on Report A-10-2026-0016 in procedure 2025/2110.

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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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