Common foreign and security policy

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1. Recommendation on the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly

   Parliament adopted a recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the EU's foreign policy chief on the EU's priorities for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The text calls for upholding the rules-based international order with the UN at its core, defending international law, and supporting UN reform to make it more effective, efficient, transparent and financially sustainable. It also stresses the EU's commitment to human rights, sustainable development and multilateral cooperation, and advocates using multilateral cooperation to address global challenges such as peace and security, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, sustainable development and human rights.

   Foreign affairs

   20 May 2026 · Resolutions · report by Andrey Kovatchev · 110 ballots · voted 13:26 · A-10-2026-0103 · 2025/2167

   Adopted 369–160–112 · by a clear majority
2. Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2025

   Parliament adopted its annual report on the implementation of the common foreign and security policy, setting out its position on the EU's external action. The report evaluates progress and challenges of the CFSP and provides guidance for the EU executive, emphasizing principles such as shaping the rules-based international order and increasing the impact of EU external action.

   Foreign affairs

   21 Jan 2026 · Resolutions · report by David McAllister · 166 ballots · voted 12:50 · A-10-2025-0253 · 2025/2164

   Adopted 392–179–83 · by a clear majority
3. Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2025

   Parliament adopted its annual report on the implementation of the common security and defence policy, setting out its position on EU defence and security. The report calls for strengthening the European defence industry, enhancing military capabilities, and improving cooperation among member states. It also urges more practical effect for collective defence and progress towards a genuine European Defence Union.

   Foreign affairsDefence & security

   21 Jan 2026 · Resolutions · report by Thijs Reuten · 98 ballots · voted 13:17 · A-10-2025-0265 · 2025/2165

   Adopted 395–197–70 · by a clear majority
4. Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2025

   The European Parliament adopted its annual report on human rights and democracy worldwide and the EU's policy on the matter, setting out its position for 2025. The report assesses global trends and EU tools, and feeds into preparations for a new EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy after 2027. Parliament's adoption makes the text its official position, guiding its scrutiny of EU foreign policy.

   Foreign affairs

   21 Jan 2026 · Resolutions · report by Francisco Assis · 109 ballots · voted 13:30 · A-10-2025-0262 · 2025/2166

   Adopted 421–120–108 · by a large majority
5. Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2024

   Parliament adopted its annual report on the implementation of the common foreign and security policy, setting out its position on EU external action for 2025. The report focuses on strategic trends, including Russia's war against Ukraine, the Middle East, cooperation with like-minded partners, and the visibility of EU action abroad. It also calls for key demands regarding the next multiannual financial framework and parliamentary oversight.

   Foreign affairsDefence & security

   2 Apr 2025 · Resolutions · report by David McAllister · 231 ballots · voted 13:33 · A-10-2025-0010 · 2024/2080

   Adopted 378–188–105 · by a clear majority
6. Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2024

   Parliament adopted its annual report on the implementation of the common security and defence policy, setting out its assessment and recommendations. The report addresses the EU's response to security threats since Russia's war against Ukraine and other crises, and proposes ways to strengthen defence capabilities. It calls for progress in institutional decision-making, joint development of military capabilities, and financing.

   Foreign affairsDefence & security

   2 Apr 2025 · Resolutions · report by Nicolás Pascual de la Parte · 178 ballots · voted 14:01 · A-10-2025-0011 · 2024/2082

   Adopted 399–198–71 · by a clear majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2025/2167 Recommendation on the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly 20 May 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/2164 Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2025 21 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2025/2165 Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2025 21 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2025/2166 Human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2025 21 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2024/2080 Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2024 2 Apr 2025 · 1 vote
6. 2024/2082 Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2024 2 Apr 2025 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 6 most recent final roll calls about Common foreign and security policy. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

The latest final votes, group by group

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