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10 Resolutions & reports ·decision 10 of 10 on Thursday, 21 May 2026

The need to reduce work-related fatalities

Motion for a resolution · voted 14:01–14:04

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

Adopted by an overwhelming majority 395 for · 12 against · 41 abstained (88 % in favour) HealthJobs, social affairs & equalityHealth & safety at workEmployment & workers’ rights
The vote✦ In shortFull textProcedure

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 395 Against 12 Abstained 41

Final vote — text as a whole at 14:04 · 88% 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, PPE, ECR and PfE; ESN mostly abstained.

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

The European Parliament adopted a resolution on reducing work-related fatalities, covering prevention of accidents and occupational diseases, and protection of vulnerable workers. The text calls for stronger enforcement of EU safety rules, better data collection, and targeted measures for high-risk sectors such as construction, transport, and agriculture. It also asks the Commission to update legislation and support member states in improving workplace health and safety.

How the vote unfolded · 18 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 10 amendments (1 adopted, 9 rejected) and 7 parts of the text voted on separately (3 adopted, 3 rejected, 1 lapsed).

Roll calls requested by The Left, PPE, PfE, ESN · split votes by 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

All 18 ballots in voting order
1. Amendments 3 + 5 (voted as one) to paragraph 1 14:01 B10-0244/2026 – § 1 – Am 3= 5= requested by The Left
Rejected
2. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 7
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
3. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 8
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
4. Amendment 15, adding text after paragraph 12 14:01 B10-0244/2026 – After § 12 – Am 15 requested by The Left
Rejected
5. Amendment 11, adding text after paragraph 15 14:01 B10-0244/2026 – After § 15 – Am 11 requested by ESN
Rejected
6. Amendment 6 to paragraph 17 14:01 B10-0244/2026 – § 17 – Am 6 requested by The Left
Rejected
7. Amendment 7, adding text after paragraph 17 14:02 B10-0244/2026 – After § 17 – Am 7 requested by The Left
Rejected
8. Paragraph 18 — part 1 14:02 B10-0244/2026 – § 18/1 Part 1: ‘Welcomes the Commission’s evaluation report on the European Labour Authority (ELA), recognising its role in the effective enforcement of EU labour law and occupational safety and health rules, in particular in cross-border contexts and high-risk sectors,’ requested by PfE requested by The Left
Adopted
9. Paragraph 18 — part 2 14:02 B10-0244/2026 – § 18/2 Part 2: ‘and reiterates the call on the Commission to strengthen the ELA’s mandate in order to improve the enforcement of EU labour law and occupational safety and health;’ requested by PfE requested by The Left, PfE
Adopted
10. Paragraph 18 — part 3 14:02 B10-0244/2026 – § 18/3 Part 3: ‘highlights the importance of ensuring concrete added value in support of national enforcement authorities, including through strengthened concerted and joint labour inspections and the possibility to contribute more effectively to identifying and tackling violations; stresses the need to promote greater alignment and simplification of rules on labour mobility and related control procedures, including through more uniform rules and more effective information exchange, in line with ELA guidance;’ requested by PfE requested by The Left
Adopted
11. Amendment 8, adding text after paragraph 21 14:02 B10-0244/2026 – After § 21 – Am 8 requested by The Left
Rejected
12. Amendment 9, adding text after paragraph 21 14:03 B10-0244/2026 – After § 21 – Am 9 requested by The Left
Rejected
13. Amendment 4, adding text after recital B 14:03 B10-0244/2026 – After recital B – Am 4 requested by The Left
Rejected
14. Amendment 10, adding text after recital E 14:03 B10-0244/2026 – After recital E – Am 10 requested by ESN
Rejected
15. Amendments 1 + 2 (voted as one) to recital F 14:03 B10-0244/2026 – Recital F – Am 1= 2= requested by PPE
Adopted
16. Separate vote on recital F requested by PfE
17. Vote on text inserted after recital R
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
18. Final vote — text as a whole 14:04 B10-0244/2026 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole) requested by The Left
Adopted

Part of the sitting of Thursday, 21 May 2026. The vote was taken on Motion B-10-2026-0244 in procedure 2025/3046.

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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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