Parliament adopted a resolution on the importance of consent-based rape legislation in the EU, calling for legal definitions of rape to centre on the absence of consent. The resolution highlights that most rapes are committed by known persons and that victims may freeze, so lack of physical resistance does not imply consent. It urges member states to align their laws with the Istanbul Convention and to train justice professionals in trauma-informed approaches.
How the vote unfolded · 31 ballots
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 6 amendments (2 adopted, 4 rejected) and 24 parts of the text voted on separately (24 adopted).
Roll calls requested by S&D, Renew, PfE, ESN · split votes by Members (11) · separate votes by Members.
adoptedrejectedlapsedsquare = amendmentcircle = part of the textdecisive voteSolid = roll call (click for every MEP’s vote); faded = no individual positions
All 31 ballots in voting order
1.Amendment 114:07A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – Alternative motion for a resolution – Am 1A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by PfE, S&D, Renew
Rejected
2.Amendment 214:07A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – Alternative motion for a resolution – Am 2A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by ESN, S&D, Renew
Rejected
3.Paragraph 4 — part 114:07A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – § 4/1Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘and to eradicate all the manifestations of the prevalent complex set of beliefs and social norms that encourage male sexual aggression and support violence against women, creating an environment in which sexual violence is normalised and justified through persistent gender inequalities and harmful attitudes about gender and sexuality’”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
4.Paragraph 4 — part 214:07A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – § 4/2Part 2: “those words”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
5.Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 714:08A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – After § 7 – Am 3A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D, Renew
Rejected
6.Paragraph 12 — part 114:08A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – § 12/1Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘and rights’ and ‘and access to safe and legal abortion’”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
7.Paragraph 12 — part 214:08A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – § 12/2Part 2: ‘and rights’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
8.Paragraph 12 — part 314:08A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – § 12/3Part 3: ‘and access to safe and legal abortion’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
9.Amendment 5 to paragraph 1614:08A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – § 16 – Am 5A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D, Renew
Adopted
10.Paragraph 19 — part 114:09A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – § 19/1Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘as well as ending the systemic and structural deficiencies that foster a societal sense of impunity for rape and allow the perpetrators of sexual violence to go unpunished’”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
11.Paragraph 19 — part 214:09A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – § 19/2Part 2: “those words”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
12.Paragraph 20 — part 114:09A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – § 20/1Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘further calls on the Commission to closely monitor the Member States’ implementation of these guidelines and publish an assessment thereof before the end of the current term;’”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
13.Paragraph 20 — part 214:09A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – § 20/2Part 2: “those words”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
14.Amendment 6 to paragraph 2114:09A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – § 21 – Am 6A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D, Renew
Rejected
15.Paragraph 21 — part 114:10A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – § 21/1Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘that contribute to the prevalent complex set of beliefs and social norms that encourage male sexual aggression and support violence against women, creating an environment in which sexual violence is normalised and justified through persistent gender inequalities and harmful attitudes about gender and sexuality’”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
16.Paragraph 21 — part 214:10A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – § 21/2Part 2: “those words”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
17.Paragraph 25 — part 114:10A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – § 25/1Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘and eradicating the prevalent complex of beliefs and social norms that encourage male sexual aggression and support violence against women, creating an environment in which sexual violence is normalised and justified through persistent gender inequalities and harmful attitudes about gender and sexuality in our society’”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
18.Paragraph 25 — part 214:10A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – § 25/2Part 2: “those words”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
19.Paragraph 28 — part 114:10A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – § 28/1Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘and sexual and reproductive rights’”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
20.Paragraph 28 — part 214:11A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – § 28/2Part 2: “those words”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
21.Separate vote on citation 1614:11A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – Visa 16A paragraph voted on its own, usually so a group can vote against just that part. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
22.Recital AC — part 114:11A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – Recital AC/1Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘whereas widespread impunity for rape contributes to the prevalent complex of beliefs and social norms that encourage male sexual aggression and support violence against women, creating an environment in which sexual violence is normalised and justified through persistent gender inequalities and harmful attitudes about gender and sexuality;’”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
23.Recital AC — part 214:11A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – Recital AC/2Part 2: “those words”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
24.Recital AJ — part 114:12A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – Recital AJ/1Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘the prevalent complex of beliefs and social norms that encourage male sexual aggression and support violence against women,’”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
25.Recital AJ — part 214:12A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – Recital AJ/2Part 2: “those words”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
26.Recital AL — part 114:12A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – Recital AL/1Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘safe and legal abortion, and’”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
27.Recital AL — part 214:12A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – Recital AL/2Part 2: “those words”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
28.Amendment 4, adding text after Recital AL14:12A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – After Recital AL – Am 4A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D, Renew
Adopted
29.Recital AP — part 114:13A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – Recital AP/1Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘and unhealthy and harmful models of masculinity and questioning entitlement-based views of sex is crucial for prevention efforts’”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
30.Recital AP — part 214:13A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – Recital AP/2Part 2: “those words”A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members·A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by S&D
Adopted
31.Final vote — text as a whole14:13A10-0047/2026 – Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
One day of voting in plenary. Each subject is a report, resolution, agreement or objection; they are grouped by kind of decision, and each group says what “adopted” means there.
The ballots
Members vote on amendments and on parts of the text first, then on the text as a whole. That final, decisive vote is the result shown at the top of each subject.
Who voted how
Only roll-call votes record each Member’s vote — open one for every name and the breakdown by group. A show of hands records the outcome only.
Document & procedure
Each subject rests on a document (a committee report, a motion, a Council or Commission text) and belongs to a procedure, the whole file that can span years.
Group badges
How most of a group voted: ✓ For · ✗ Against · – Abstained · ~ Split (no majority).
Codes in ballot labels
Am 27 — amendment 27
§ 5 — paragraph 5
§ 5/2, part 2 — a A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another., taken in parts
Am 3= 7= — identical amendments voted together
***I — Parliament’s first vote on a proposed EU law. It sets Parliament’s position for negotiations with the Council.; *** — Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.; * — Parliament gives its opinion on a proposal. The Council decides, but must wait for Parliament’s opinion.
Lapsed — Not put to a vote, because an earlier vote already settled the matter.