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14 Resolutions & reports ·decision 14 of 18 on Wednesday, 17 June 2026

2025 Commission report on North Macedonia

Committee report by Thomas Waitz · voted 14:21–14:28

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

Adopted by a large majority 411 for · 120 against · 120 abstained (63 % in favour) Foreign affairsEnlargement & neighbourhood
The vote✦ In shortFull textProcedure

What Parliament decided

Adopted Adopted by a large majority

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

For 411 Against 120 Abstained 120

Final vote — text as a whole at 14:28 · 63% 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 PfE and ESN; The Left and ECR mostly abstained.

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

Parliament adopted its position on the Commission's 2025 report on North Macedonia, supporting the country's EU membership based on strict conditionality and merit-based progress. The resolution notes the lack of progress since the last report, particularly on constitutional amendments and reforms in the rule of law, judicial reform, and the fight against corruption. It calls on all political stakeholders in North Macedonia to deliver tangible results in these core areas without further delay.

How the vote unfolded · 32 ballots

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 8 amendments (2 adopted, 6 rejected) and 23 parts of the text voted on separately (23 adopted).

Roll calls requested by The Left, Verts/ALE, ECR, ESN · split votes by The Left, Verts/ALE, ECR (7), ESN (5) · separate votes by ESN.

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 32 ballots in voting order
1. Paragraph 1 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘full’” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
2. Paragraph 1 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
3. Amendment 7 to paragraph 2 14:21 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – § 2 – Am 7 requested by ECR
Rejected
4. Paragraph 2 — part 1 14:22 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – § 2/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘understands that the constitutional amendments are an important but divisive topic in a country that has overcome many challenges on its way to becoming an independent nation;’” requested by ECR requested by ECR
Adopted
5. Separate vote on paragraph 2 requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
6. Amendment 8 to paragraph 7 14:22 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – § 7 – Am 8 requested by ECR
Rejected
7. Separate vote on paragraph 7 requested by The Left
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
8. Paragraph 7 — part 2 14:22 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – § 7/2 Part 2: “those words” requested by The Left requested by The Left
Adopted
9. Paragraph 8 — part 1 14:23 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – § 8/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘and should not be instrumentalised within the accession process’” requested by ESN, ECR requested by ECR
Adopted
10. Paragraph 8 — part 2 14:23 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – § 8/2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ESN, ECR requested by ESN
Adopted
11. Separate vote on paragraph 9 requested by ECR
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
12. Paragraph 9 — part 2 14:23 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – § 9/2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ECR requested by ECR
Adopted
13. Separate vote on paragraph 11
electronic vote (totals only) — no individual positions recorded
Adopted
14. Paragraph 27 — part 1 14:24 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – § 27/1 Part 1: ‘Underlines the obligation of all member states of the Council of Europe to promptly implement pending judgments of the European Court of Human Rights;’ requested by ESN, ECR requested by ESN
Adopted
15. Paragraph 27 — part 2 14:24 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – § 27/2 Part 2: ‘highlights that any legislative changes should comply with international standards and recommendations of the Venice Commission and be in line with the Recommendation of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance, including the Law on Associations and Foundations and the implementation of court rulings concerning the registration of associations;’ requested by ESN, ECR requested by ECR
Adopted
16. Amendment 9, adding text after paragraph 38 — part 1 14:24 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – After § 38 – Am 9/1 Part 1: ‘Commends the Government of North Macedonia for its rapid response to the antisemitic arson attack targeting a Jewish community building in Skopje on 12 April 2026;’ requested by Verts/ALE requested by ECR
Adopted
17. Amendment 9, adding text after paragraph 38 — part 2 14:25 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – After § 38 – Am 9/2 Part 2: ‘recalls that this is not the first arson attack against an ethnic community in the country, as in June 2022 the Bulgarian Cultural Club in Bitola was subjected to arson; calls for any future hate-motivated crimes to be met with the same level of swift and determined action to hold the perpetrators accountable;’ requested by Verts/ALE requested by ECR
Rejected
18. Separate vote on paragraph 52
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
19. Separate vote on paragraph 59
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
20. Paragraph 71 — part 1 14:25 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – § 71/1 Part 1: ‘Acknowledges the existence of differing interpretations concerning the historical characteristics of Macedonian society; underscores that its report does not aim to prejudge or constrain scholarly discourse on these matters nor do such interpretations bear influence on its assessment of North Macedonia’s progress towards EU accession, which remains anchored in the Copenhagen criteria and the principles of good neighbourly relations;’ requested by ESN, ECR requested by ESN
Adopted
21. Paragraph 71 — part 2 14:25 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – § 71/2 Part 2: ‘urges all parties to resume the work of the Joint Multidisciplinary Expert Commission on Historical and Educational Issues of Bulgaria and North Macedonia and to fulfil its work in good faith, thereby bringing societies closer together; condemns any attempts to replace historical monuments and/or artefacts, including the destruction of authentic cultural heritage; regrets the destruction and falsification of Bulgarian inscriptions;’ requested by ESN, ECR requested by ECR
Adopted
22. Amendment 3 to paragraph 73 14:25 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – § 73 – Am 3D requested by Verts/ALE
Rejected
23. Paragraph 76 — part 1 of 2 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘regrets, however, the increase in abstentions on important votes in international bodies instead of following the majority EU position; calls, therefore, on the Government of North Macedonia, in cases of doubt, to align with the majority position within the EU;’” requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
24. Paragraph 76 — part 2 of 2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ESN
— no individual positions recorded
Adopted
25. Amendment 10, adding text after paragraph 76 14:26 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – After § 76 – Am 10 requested by ECR
Rejected
26. Amendment 5 to citation 4 14:26 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – Citation 4 – Am 5 requested by ESN
Rejected
27. Recital C — part 1 14:27 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – Recital C/1 Part 1: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘whereas bilateral issues should be resolved bilaterally and in line with international law and should not be used to block or further politicise the enlargement process;’” requested by ESN, ECR requested by ECR
Adopted
28. Recital C — part 2 14:27 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – Recital C/2 Part 2: “those words” requested by ESN, ECR requested by ESN
Adopted
29. Separate vote on recital G 14:27 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – Recital G requested by ESN requested by ECR
Adopted
30. Separate vote on recital J 14:27 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – Recital J requested by ESN requested by ECR
Adopted
31. Amendment 6, adding text after Recital J 14:28 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – After Recital J – Am 6 requested by ECR
Adopted
32. Final vote — text as a whole 14:28 A10-0162/2026 – Thomas Waitz – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
Adopted

Part of the sitting of Wednesday, 17 June 2026. The vote was taken on Report A-10-2026-0162 in procedure 2025/2254.

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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
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  • Lapsed —
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  • RC-B10-… — joint motion of several groups

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