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9 Resolutions & reports ·decision 9 of 10 on Thursday, 21 May 2026

Advancing towards a care society: addressing the gender care gap

Committee report by Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut · voted 13:49–14:00

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 263 for · 83 against · 154 abstained (53 % in favour) Jobs, social affairs & equalityGender equality
The vote✦ In shortFull textProcedure

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by a clear majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 263 Against 83 Abstained 154

Final vote — text as a whole at 14:00 · 53% 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, Renew and PPE; opposed by PfE and ESN; S&D and ECR mostly abstained.

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

Parliament adopted a resolution on advancing towards a care society and addressing the gender care gap. The text calls for reducing inequalities in care, strengthening care systems, and promoting gender equality across the EU. It urges member states to implement the Work-Life Balance Directive and improve working conditions in the care sector. The resolution also asks for recognition of unpaid caregiving in pension systems and better data collection on the gender care gap.

How the vote unfolded · 37 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 2 amendments (2 rejected) and 34 parts of the text voted on separately (29 adopted, 5 rejected).

Roll calls requested by Verts/ALE, S&D, Members · split votes by Members (6) · separate votes by 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 37 ballots in voting order
1. Separate vote on paragraph 14 13:49 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 14 requested by Members
Adopted
2. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 14
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
3. Amendment 2, adding text after paragraph 14 13:50 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – After § 14 – Am 2 requested by Members
Rejected
4. Separate vote on paragraph 15 13:50 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 15 requested by Members
Adopted
5. Separate vote on paragraph 19 13:50 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 19 requested by Members
Adopted
6. Separate vote on paragraph 22 13:50 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 22 requested by Members requested by Verts/ALE
Adopted
7. Separate vote on paragraph 27 requested by Members
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
8. Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 28 13:51 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – After § 28 – Am 3 requested by Members
Rejected
9. Paragraph 36 — part 1 13:51 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 36/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘especially when profit motives are low’” requested by Members requested by Verts/ALE
Adopted
10. Paragraph 36 — part 2 13:51 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 36/2 Part 2: “those words” requested by Members requested by Verts/ALE
Adopted
11. Paragraph 37 — part 1 13:51 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 37/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘gender mainstreaming and gender’ and ‘to be implemented’” requested by Members requested by Members requested by S&D
Adopted
12. Paragraph 37 — part 2 13:52 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 37/2 Part 2: “those words” requested by Members requested by Members requested by Members, S&D
Rejected
13. Separate vote on paragraph 38 requested by Members
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
14. Separate vote on paragraph 43 13:52 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 43 requested by Members requested by Verts/ALE
Adopted
15. Paragraph 49 — part 1 13:53 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 49/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘rights’” requested by Members requested by S&D
Adopted
16. Paragraph 49 — part 2 13:53 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 49/2 Part 2: “those words” requested by Members requested by S&D
Adopted
17. Separate vote on paragraph 53 13:53 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 53 requested by Members requested by S&D
Adopted
18. Separate vote on paragraph 55 13:53 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 55 requested by Members requested by S&D
Adopted
19. Separate vote on paragraph 56
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
20. Separate vote on paragraph 58 13:54 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 58 requested by Members
Adopted
21. Separate vote on paragraph 64 13:54 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 64 requested by Members requested by S&D
Adopted
22. Vote on text inserted after paragraph 65
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Rejected
23. Separate vote on paragraph 79 13:57 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 79 requested by Members requested by S&D
Adopted
24. Separate vote on paragraph 81 requested by Members requested by S&D
— no individual positions recorded
Rejected
25. Separate vote on paragraph 81 13:58 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 81 requested by Members requested by S&D
Adopted
26. Separate vote on paragraph 83 13:58 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – § 83 requested by Members
Adopted
27. Recital A — part 1 13:58 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – Recital A/1 Part 1: ‘whereas gender equality is one of the EU’s founding values;’ requested by Members requested by S&D
Adopted
28. Recital A — part 2 13:58 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – Recital A/2 Part 2: ‘whereas gender mainstreaming and an intersectional approach should be implemented and integrated across all EU policies;’ requested by Members requested by Members, S&D
Adopted
29. Separate vote on recital F 13:59 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – Recital F requested by Members
Adopted
30. Recital R — part 1 13:59 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – Recital R/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘and abortion services’” requested by Members requested by S&D
Adopted
31. Recital R — part 2 13:59 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – Recital R/2 Part 2: “those words” requested by Members requested by S&D
Adopted
32. Recital S — part 1 13:59 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – Recital S/1 Part 1: ‘whereas the Work-Life Balance Directive has not been fully implemented in several Member States;’ requested by Members requested by Verts/ALE
Adopted
33. Recital S — part 2 13:59 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – Recital S/2 Part 2: ‘whereas its provision on carers’ right to leave of five working days per year is insufficient to provide adequate care or to organise formal care and is not covered by the same safeguards regarding remuneration and income support as other types of family leave;’ requested by Members requested by Verts/ALE
Adopted
34. Separate vote on recital AC 14:00 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – Recital AC requested by Members requested by Verts/ALE
Adopted
35. Separate vote on recital AF 14:00 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – Recital AF requested by Members requested by S&D
Adopted
36. Separate vote on recital AH 14:00 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – Recital AH requested by Members requested by S&D
Adopted
37. Final vote — text as a whole 14:00 A10-0083/2026 – Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
Adopted

Part of the sitting of Thursday, 21 May 2026. The vote was taken on Report A-10-2026-0083 in procedure 2025/2039.

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  • § 5 — paragraph 5
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