7Resolutions & reports·decision 7 of 13 on Thursday, 30 April 2026
How to secure a sustainable future for the EU livestock sector in light of the need to ensure food security, farmers’ resilience and the challenges posed by animal diseases?
Committee report by Carlo Fidanza · voted 13:21–13:25
Non-binding texts in which Parliament states its position on a topic. They carry political weight but do not create law.
Parliament adopted a resolution on securing a sustainable future for the EU livestock sector, addressing food security, farmers' resilience, and animal diseases. The text calls for tailored policies, maintaining the CAP budget, and promoting grassland-based systems, while rejecting one-size-fits-all livestock reduction strategies. It urges science-based policymaking, improved disease monitoring, and reciprocity in trade agreements to protect EU standards.
How the vote unfolded · 38 ballots
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 8 amendments (1 adopted, 7 rejected) and 29 parts of the text voted on separately (28 adopted, 1 rejected).
Roll calls requested by The Left, Verts/ALE · 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 38 ballots in voting order
1.Paragraph 2 — part 1 of 2Part 1: ‘Expresses its concern over initiatives or legislative proposals that, through direct or indirect measures, act as a disincentive to livestock farming;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
2.Paragraph 2 — part 2 of 2Part 2: ‘insists that the livestock sector should not be brought under a regulatory regime designed for heavy industries;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
3.Separate vote on paragraph 10A paragraph voted on its own, usually so a group can vote against just that part. requested by Members
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
4.Paragraph 11 — part 1 of 2Part 1: ‘Notes that maintaining a thriving, sustainable and resilient livestock sector in the EU will benefit global food security, strengthen the EU’s food sovereignty and economic growth and contribute to balanced and diverse European diets’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
5.Paragraph 11 — part 2 of 2Part 2: ‘through the consumption of animal-based products of high nutritional quality that are a unique source of several micronutrients and bioactive compounds, the nutritional value of which cannot be adequately replaced by plant or artificial alternatives and should be acknowledged when drafting evidence-based dietary guidelines;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
6.Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 1113:21A10-0088/2026 – Carlo Fidanza – After § 11 – Am 1A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by Verts/ALE
Rejected
7.Paragraph 12 — part 1 of 2Part 1: ‘Notes that the FAO’s 2023 report entitled “Contribution of terrestrial animal source foods to healthy diets for improved nutrition and health outcomes” highlights the role of animal-based foods in providing high-quality protein and essential micronutrients that may be lacking in plant-based diets;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
8.Paragraph 12 — part 2 of 2Part 2: ‘stresses that these foods are vital for children, teenagers, pregnant and lactating women, women of reproductive age, older people, and people living with chronic diseases, and that they could be difficult to replace with plant-based alternatives;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
9.Amendment 2, adding text after paragraph 1513:21A10-0088/2026 – Carlo Fidanza – After § 15 – Am 2A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by The Left
Rejected
10.Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 1813:22A10-0088/2026 – Carlo Fidanza – After § 18 – Am 3A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by Verts/ALE
Rejected
11.Amendment 4, adding text after paragraph 2713:22A10-0088/2026 – Carlo Fidanza – After § 27 – Am 4A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by Verts/ALE
Adopted
12.Amendment 5, adding text after paragraph 3713:22A10-0088/2026 – Carlo Fidanza – After § 37 – Am 5A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by The Left
Rejected
13.Amendment 6, adding text after paragraph 3713:22A10-0088/2026 – Carlo Fidanza – After § 37 – Am 6A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by The Left
Rejected
14.Amendment 7, adding text after paragraph 3913:22A10-0088/2026 – Carlo Fidanza – After § 39 – Am 7A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by The Left
Rejected
15.Paragraph 43 — part 1 of 2Part 1: ‘Welcomes the Commission’s presentation of the EU bioeconomy strategy; invites the Commission to recognise the role of innovative livestock farming in promoting circularity and to fully unlock the potential of energy production, particularly biogas and biomethane, the use of digestate as a bio-based fertiliser and the valorisation of livestock by-products through the rendering sector to provide additional sources of income for livestock farmers;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
16.Paragraph 43 — part 2 of 2Part 2: ‘underlines that livestock dense areas in particular play an important role in the bioeconomy, as their proximity to urban areas and short distances enable circular cooperation in upscaling human waste streams and the processing of farm waste streams;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
17.Amendment 8, adding text after paragraph 4613:23A10-0088/2026 – Carlo Fidanza – After § 46 – Am 8A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. requested by Verts/ALE
Rejected
18.Paragraph 52 — part 1 of 2Part 1: ‘Welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a targeted revision of the Nitrates Directive to allow the use of RENURE fertilisers above the limit set for the application of manure and to align it with the latest scientific evidence and innovative fertilisation practices, including the use of manure so as to promote circular nutrient management while continuing to protect water quality;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
19.Paragraph 52 — part 2 of 2Part 2: ‘refers to recent studies on the benefits and neutral impact on water quality of derogations given to Member States;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
20.Paragraph 63 — part 1 of 3Part 1: ‘Underlines the importance of transparent, accessible and evidence-based scientific communication to counteract misinformation and ideological bias in public debates on livestock and meat production and consumption;’ without the words ‘to counteract misinformation and ideological bias in public debates’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
21.Paragraph 63 — part 2 of 3Part 2: ‘to counteract misinformation and ideological bias in public debates’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
22.Paragraph 63 — part 3 of 3Part 3: ‘points out, in this regard, that the World Health Organization encourages the consumption of animal proteins as part of a complete and balanced diet;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
23.Separate vote on paragraph 65
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
24.Separate vote on paragraph 65
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
25.Paragraph 66 — part 1 of 3Part 1: ‘Urges policymakers at all levels to uphold evidence-based standards in the development of dietary guidelines, fully recognising the nutritional, cultural and economic importance of meat, dairy and eggs,’ without the word ‘cultural’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
26.Paragraph 66 — part 2 of 3Part 2: ‘cultural’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
27.Paragraph 66 — part 3 of 3Part 3: ‘while also taking into account the affordability and actual protein intake provided by animal products in different regions;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
28.Paragraph 68 — part 1 of 3Part 1: ‘Calls on the Commission to work with scientists to present studies on the effects of food substitutes;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
29.Paragraph 68 — part 2 of 3Part 2: ‘warns against the uncritical promotion of nutritionally and environmentally inadequate food substitutes as replacements for traditional animal-sourced foods, including those that do not provide the same bioactive compounds or essential micronutrients found in natural meat from healthy animals reared in high-quality systems, and especially warns against their inclusion in food baskets for children and young people in schools;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
30.Paragraph 68 — part 3 of 3Part 3: ‘notes that traditional animal-sourced foods, together with plant-based foods, can contribute to a balanced and nutritious diet;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
31.Paragraph 70 — part 1 of 3Part 1: ‘Expresses deep concern about the increasing drive to promote synthetic foods, such as lab-grown proteins, without there being conclusive scientific evidence regarding their safety, industrial viability and environmental benefits;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
32.Paragraph 70 — part 2 of 3Part 2: ‘underlines the need to conduct proper impact assessments based on scientific evidence, taking into account all aspects related to safety, environmental impact, market implications and consumer protection before proposing any new regulatory framework for emerging food technologies,’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
33.Paragraph 70 — part 3 of 3Part 3: ‘in particular through clear and appropriate labelling;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
34.Paragraph 71 — part 1 of 2Part 1: ‘Emphasises the ecological role of ruminants and the nutritional value of natural meat, and stresses that synthetic food production is greatly dependent on highly industrialised, energy-intensive processes that require significant levels of chemical inputs, which is at odds with the principles of sustainability advocated by the EU; points out that, to date, synthetic food has neither been a viable solution nor a safe alternative to traditional agriculture and livestock production, and that its promotion could endanger thousands of family farms;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
35.Paragraph 71 — part 2 of 2Part 2: ‘calls on the Commission to undertake rigorous and independent assessments of synthetic food products as regards health, environmental and socioeconomic impacts, together with consumer protection concerns and impacts on traditional agriculture and livestock production; calls for the existing regulatory frameworks to be clearly focused on protecting consumers, European producers and rural areas;’A paragraph or amendment voted in separate parts, so groups can back one part and oppose another. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
36.Separate vote on paragraph 99A paragraph voted on its own, usually so a group can vote against just that part. requested by Members
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
Adopted
37.Vote on text inserted after paragraph 107
A vote by raised hands. Only the outcome is recorded, not who voted how. — no individual
positions recorded
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§ 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
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