Banking Union

Latest decisions

1. Appointment of the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority

   Parliament considered the appointment of Thomas Gstädtner as Executive Director of the European Banking Authority, following a proposal from the Authority's Board of Supervisors and a hearing in the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. Parliament adopted the decision, meaning it approves the appointment as its official position. Parliament instructs its President to forward the decision to the Council, the Commission, the European Banking Authority and the governments of the member states.

   EU institutions & ParliamentEconomy & single market

   15 Sept 2026 · Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2026-0222 · 2026/0901

   Adopted 554–33–44 · by an overwhelming majority
2. Banking Union – annual report 2025

   Parliament adopted its annual report on the Banking Union for 2025, setting out its position on banking supervision, resolution, and deposit protection. The report stresses that the Banking Union remains incomplete without a European Deposit Insurance Scheme and calls for action on risks from non-bank financial intermediaries. It also highlights the need to implement Basel III standards, ensure banks contribute fairly, and address the impact of the war in Ukraine on the banking sector.

   Economy & single market

   30 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · report by Evelyn Regner · 7 ballots · voted 13:29 · A-10-2026-0079 · 2025/2136

   Adopted 376–187–17 · by a large majority
3. Scope of deposit protection, use of deposit guarantee schemes funds, cross-border cooperation, and transparency (DGSD2)

   The draft law updates EU rules on deposit protection, covering the scope of deposit guarantee schemes, their funding, cross-border cooperation, and transparency. Parliament approved the Council's position without amendments, meaning the directive is adopted as agreed in negotiations. The act will be signed and published in the Official Journal.

   Economy & single market

   26 Mar 2026 · New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2026-0065 · 2023/0115

   no count published
4. Amending Regulation (EU) No 806/2014 as regards early intervention measures, conditions for resolution and funding of resolution action

   The draft law amends the EU regulation on the resolution of failing banks, covering early intervention measures, conditions for resolution, and funding of resolution action. Parliament approved the Council's position at first reading, meaning the act is adopted as agreed between Parliament and the Council. Parliament instructs its President and Secretary-General to sign the act and arrange for its publication in the Official Journal.

   Economy & single market

   26 Mar 2026 · New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2026-0067 · 2023/0111

   no count published
5. Early intervention measures, conditions for resolution and financing of resolution action (BRRD3)

   The draft law updates EU rules on early intervention measures, conditions for resolution and financing of resolution action for failing banks, and on valuation services in resolution. Parliament approved the Council's first-reading position, meaning the act is adopted as agreed and will be signed into law. Parliament instructs its President and Secretary-General to sign the act and arrange its publication in the Official Journal.

   Economy & single market

   26 Mar 2026 · New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2026-0066 · 2023/0112

   no count published
6. Appointment of the Chairperson of the European Banking Authority

   Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

   10 Mar 2026 · Other

   Adopted 536–50–29 · by an overwhelming majority
7. Appointment of the Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank

   Parliament approved the appointment of Frank Elderson as Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank, endorsing the proposal to extend his term. The decision follows an evaluation of the candidate's credentials and a hearing held by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. Parliament will forward its decision to the Council, the Commission, the European Central Bank, and the governments of the member states.

   Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

   10 Feb 2026 · Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2026-0008 · 2025/0906

   Adopted 434–169–44 · by a large majority
8. Safeguarding and promoting financial stability amid economic uncertainties

   Parliament adopted a resolution on safeguarding and promoting financial stability amid economic uncertainties, covering risks from non-bank financial intermediaries, sovereign debt, and market corrections. The text calls for completing the Banking Union and advancing the Capital Markets Union to absorb shocks, while balancing integration with safeguards against contagion and systemic risks. It urges the Commission to enforce EU economic governance and enhance supervision, coordination, and crisis preparedness, including for cyber threats and hidden leverage.

   Economy & single market

   20 Jan 2026 · Resolutions · report by Johan Van Overtveldt · voted 13:10 · A-10-2025-0232 · 2025/2051

   Adopted 491–83–84 · by a large majority
9. Banking Union – annual report 2024

   Parliament adopted its annual report on the Banking Union for 2024, setting out its position on the state and future of the EU's banking framework. The report stresses the need to complete the Banking Union, notably by establishing a European deposit insurance scheme, and to boost the competitiveness and profitability of EU banks. It calls for better access to financing for households and businesses, and for reducing regulatory hurdles that hamper cross-border banking.

   Economy & single market

   8 May 2025 · Resolutions · report by Ralf Seekatz · 27 ballots · voted 13:47 · A-10-2025-0044 · 2024/2055

   Adopted 345–135–62 · by a large majority
10. Appointment of a member of the Single Resolution Board – Slavka Eley

    Parliament approved the appointment of Slavka Eley as Member of the Single Resolution Board for five years. The Single Resolution Board is the EU body that ensures orderly resolution of failing banks. The decision follows a hearing and evaluation of the candidate's credentials by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

    Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

    11 Mar 2025 · Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2025-0025 · 2025/0902

    Adopted 539–43–37 · by an overwhelming majority
11. Appointment of a member of the Single Resolution Board – Radek Urban

    Parliament approved the appointment of Radek Urban as Member of the Single Resolution Board for five years. The Single Resolution Board is the EU body that handles the resolution of failing banks. The decision follows a hearing and an evaluation of the candidate's credentials.

    Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

    11 Mar 2025 · Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2025-0024 · 2025/0901

    Adopted 562–19–67 · by an overwhelming majority
12. Appointment of the Vice-Chair of the Single Resolution Board – Miguel Carcaño Saenz Cenzano

    Parliament approved the appointment of Miguel Carcaño Saenz Cenzano as Vice-Chair of the Single Resolution Board for five years. The Single Resolution Board handles the resolution of failing banks under the EU's Single Resolution Mechanism. The decision follows a hearing and evaluation of the candidate's credentials by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

    Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

    11 Mar 2025 · Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2025-0026 · 2025/0903

    Adopted 570–46–29 · by an overwhelming majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2026/0901 Appointment of the Executive Director of the European Banking Authority 15 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/2136 Banking Union – annual report 2025 30 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2023/0111 Amending Regulation (EU) No 806/2014 as regards early intervention measures, conditions for resolution and funding of resolution action 26 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2023/0112 Early intervention measures, conditions for resolution and financing of resolution action (BRRD3) 26 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2023/0115 Scope of deposit protection, use of deposit guarantee schemes funds, cross-border cooperation, and transparency (DGSD2) 26 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
6. 2025/0906 Appointment of the Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank 10 Feb 2026 · 1 vote
7. 2025/2051 Safeguarding and promoting financial stability amid economic uncertainties 20 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
8. 2024/2055 Banking Union – annual report 2024 8 May 2025 · 1 vote
9. 2025/0901 Appointment of a member of the Single Resolution Board – Radek Urban 11 Mar 2025 · 1 vote
10. 2025/0902 Appointment of a member of the Single Resolution Board – Slavka Eley 11 Mar 2025 · 1 vote
11. 2025/0903 Appointment of the Vice-Chair of the Single Resolution Board – Miguel Carcaño Saenz Cenzano 11 Mar 2025 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 3 most recent final roll calls about Banking Union. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

The latest final votes, group by group

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