Theme · EU initiative
EU enlargement
The process of countries joining the European Union and the institutional reforms it requires.
21 subjects in 11 sittings · 21 adopted, 0 rejected · Oct 2024 – Jul 2026
New laws 1Resolutions 20
Also known as: Moldova EU integration · Albania EU accession · North Macedonia EU accession · Kosovo EU accession
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Latest decisions
- 2025 Commission report on Ukraine
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its resolution on the 2025 Commission report on Ukraine, setting out its position on the country's EU accession progress and reforms. The text condemns Russia's war of aggression, supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and calls for accountability for war crimes. It urges the opening of EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and stresses the need for continued reforms in rule of law, anti-corruption, and democracy.
8 Jul 2026 · Resolutions · report by Michael Gahler · 111 ballots · voted 13:24 · A-10-2026-0172 · 2025/2259
Adopted 460–136–59 · by a large majority - 2025 Commission report on Moldova
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on the Commission's 2025 report on Moldova, welcoming the country's progress in EU accession-related reforms. The resolution commends Moldova's commitment despite challenges and urges the Council to open all six negotiation clusters without delay. MEPs also call for continued reforms in justice and anti-corruption, and stress the need to address oligarchic influence.
8 Jul 2026 · Resolutions · report by Sven Mikser · 13 ballots · voted 13:49 · A-10-2026-0164 · 2025/2258
Adopted 505–115–45 · by a large majority - 2025 Commission report on Serbia
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its resolution on the Commission's 2025 report on Serbia, setting out its position on the country's EU accession process. The text addresses stalled reforms, rule of law and democracy concerns, and calls for alignment with EU foreign policy and normalisation with Kosovo. It also stresses the need for independent institutions and implementation of electoral recommendations.
8 Jul 2026 · Resolutions · report by Tonino Picula · 10 ballots · voted 13:51 · A-10-2026-0163 · 2025/2255
Adopted 468–116–79 · by a large majority - 2025 Commission report on Albania
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on the 2025 Commission report on Albania, assessing the country's progress in EU accession negotiations. The resolution welcomes Albania's swift opening of all negotiation clusters and encourages continued reforms, while expressing concern about political polarisation and electoral issues. It calls for comprehensive electoral reform and full implementation of outstanding ODIHR and Venice Commission recommendations.
17 Jun 2026 · Resolutions · report by Andreas Schieder · 26 ballots · voted 14:17 · A-10-2026-0141 · 2025/2250
Adopted 483–103–70 · by a large majority - 2025 Commission report on North Macedonia
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. 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.
17 Jun 2026 · Resolutions · report by Thomas Waitz · 32 ballots · voted 14:21 · A-10-2026-0162 · 2025/2254
- 2025 Commission report on Kosovo
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its resolution on the 2025 Commission report on Kosovo, setting out its political assessment of the country's progress and challenges. The text commends Kosovo's commitment to EU accession and stresses that its future lies in the EU, while noting that 2025 was a 'lost year' due to political stalemate. Parliament calls for renewed vigour in the Pristina-Belgrade dialogue and highlights the negative impact of EU punitive measures on Kosovo's society.
17 Jun 2026 · Resolutions · report by Riho Terras · 5 ballots · voted 14:30 · A-10-2026-0166 · 2025/2252
Adopted 412–174–58 · by a large majority - EU enlargement strategy
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on the EU enlargement strategy, which covers candidate countries and the accession process. The resolution stresses that enlargement is merit-based and that progress depends on irreversible reforms in rule of law and democratic institutions. It also highlights the strategic importance of enlargement for security and prosperity, and notes the need to counter interference from Russia and China.
11 Mar 2026 · Resolutions · report by Petras Auštrevičius · 4 ballots · voted 13:06 · A-10-2026-0016 · 2025/2110
Adopted 385–147–98 · by a clear majority - Institutional consequences of the EU enlargement negotiations
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution on the institutional consequences of EU enlargement negotiations, setting out its position on reforming the Union's framework for a future with more member states. The text calls for a more efficient, faster, powerful, and democratic Union, including lifting vetoes, creating a European defence system, and empowering Parliament. It proposes using Treaty flexibilities like passerelle clauses and enhanced cooperation, alongside targeted Treaty amendments, to implement reforms before enlargement.
Foreign affairsEU institutions & Parliament
22 Oct 2025 · Resolutions · report by Sandro Gozi · 32 ballots · voted 14:59 · A-10-2025-0177 · 2025/2041
Adopted 310–277–53 · by a small majority - Strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian hybrid threats and malign interference
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution on strengthening Moldova's resilience against Russian hybrid threats and malign interference. The resolution condemns Russia's persistent hybrid attacks and supports Moldova's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. It calls for continued EU support for Moldova's reforms and EU integration ahead of the parliamentary elections.
Foreign affairsDefence & security
10 Sept 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 20 ballots · voted 14:30 · RC-10-2025-0355 · 2025/2811
Adopted 490–65–86 · by a large majority - 2023 and 2024 reports on Ukraine
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on the Commission's 2023 and 2024 reports on Ukraine, covering the country's EU accession progress and reforms. The resolution condemns Russia's aggression, supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and stresses the need for reforms in democracy, rule of law, and anti-corruption. Parliament calls on the Commission to open negotiating clusters to advance Ukraine's membership bid as quickly as possible.
9 Sept 2025 · Resolutions · report by Michael Gahler · 68 ballots · voted 14:11 · A-10-2025-0154 · 2025/2026
Adopted 418–135–41 · by a large majority - 2023 and 2024 reports on Albania
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Albania, assessing the country's progress towards EU membership. The resolution welcomes Albania's commitment to EU integration and its full alignment with EU foreign policy, while urging further reforms in rule of law, anti-corruption, and media freedom. It also welcomes the opening of negotiations on two clusters in 2024 and the EU's Reform and Growth Facility providing financial support.
9 Jul 2025 · Resolutions · report by Andreas Schieder · 31 ballots · voted 13:30 · A-10-2025-0106 · 2025/2017
Adopted 502–120–64 · by a large majority - 2023 and 2024 reports on Bosnia and Herzegovina
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution on the Commission's 2023 and 2024 reports on Bosnia and Herzegovina, endorsing the country's EU accession path. The text stresses the need for Bosnia and Herzegovina to meet 14 key priorities, fight corruption, and counter foreign interference, including from Russia. Parliament also warns of risks from secessionist moves and the proposed "Foreign Agents law", while reaffirming strong support for EU membership.
9 Jul 2025 · Resolutions · report by Ondřej Kolář · 18 ballots · voted 13:35 · A-10-2025-0108 · 2025/2018
Adopted 495–130–63 · by a large majority - 2023 and 2024 reports on North Macedonia
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution on the Commission's 2023 and 2024 reports on North Macedonia, reaffirming support for the country's EU accession and urging reforms. The text calls on North Macedonia to adopt outstanding constitutional changes and on EU institutions to prevent further bilateral blockades.
9 Jul 2025 · Resolutions · report by Thomas Waitz · 27 ballots · voted 13:38 · A-10-2025-0118 · 2025/2021
- 2023 and 2024 reports on Georgia
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Georgia, which addresses the country's democratic backsliding and the suspension of its EU integration process. The text condemns the violent repression of protests, demands the release of political prisoners, and calls for new elections under improved conditions. It also urges the EU and member states to recalibrate their relationship with Georgia's authorities, including through coordinated sanctions and increased support for civil society and independent media.
9 Jul 2025 · Resolutions · report by Rasa Juknevičienė · 22 ballots · voted 13:43 · A-10-2025-0110 · 2025/2024
Adopted 490–147–49 · by a large majority - 2023 and 2024 reports on Montenegro
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Montenegro, assessing the country's progress in its EU accession process. The resolution welcomes Montenegro's leading position in the accession process and its full alignment with EU foreign policy, while stressing the need for continued reforms, especially in rule of law and fight against corruption. Parliament calls on all political actors to stay focused on EU integration and implement reforms effectively to achieve Montenegro's goal of joining the EU by 2028.
18 Jun 2025 · Resolutions · report by Marjan Šarec · 9 ballots · voted 13:25 · A-10-2025-0093 · 2025/2020
Adopted 470–102–77 · by a large majority - 2023 and 2024 reports on Moldova
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Moldova, which assess the country's progress on its EU accession path. The text commends Moldova's reform efforts despite challenges and supports the opening of accession negotiations on clusters 1, 2 and 6, while condemning external interference. It calls for increased EU support to counter hybrid attacks and for continued reforms, including in the socio-economic area.
18 Jun 2025 · Resolutions · report by Sven Mikser · 30 ballots · voted 13:27 · A-10-2025-0096 · 2025/2025
Adopted 456–118–51 · by a large majority - 2023 and 2024 reports on Türkiye
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Türkiye, assessing the country's EU accession progress and broader EU-Türkiye relations. The resolution notes that accession negotiations have been at a standstill since 2018 and that Türkiye's gap with EU values and norms remains unaddressed. It calls on Turkish authorities to end restrictions on fundamental rights and urges work towards a closer, strategic partnership beyond the frozen accession process.
7 May 2025 · Resolutions · report by Nacho Sánchez Amor · 82 ballots · voted 14:21 · A-10-2025-0067 · 2025/2023
Adopted 367–74–188 · by a clear majority - 2023 and 2024 reports on Serbia
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on the Commission's 2023 and 2024 reports on Serbia, which assess the country's progress towards EU membership. The resolution highlights concerns over democracy and the rule of law, and stresses the need for Serbia to align with EU foreign policy, including on sanctions against Russia. It also calls for full implementation of OSCE/ODIHR and Council of Europe recommendations on electoral reform and for progress in normalising relations with Kosovo.
7 May 2025 · Resolutions · report by Tonino Picula · 31 ballots · voted 14:33 · A-10-2025-0072 · 2025/2022
Adopted 419–113–88 · by a large majority - 2023 and 2024 reports on Kosovo
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. The resolution assesses Kosovo's progress in 2023 and 2024, covering reforms, EU accession, and regional dialogue. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, supporting Kosovo's EU membership application and urging non-recognising member states to recognise it. It calls on the Council to mandate the Commission to present its questionnaire and opinion on Kosovo's application.
7 May 2025 · Resolutions · report by Riho Terras · 26 ballots · voted 14:37 · A-10-2025-0075 · 2025/2019
Adopted 353–145–78 · by a clear majority - Establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to set up a Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova. The Facility aims to support Moldova's reforms for sustainable growth, EU accession, and socio-economic convergence. It will fund investments in areas like infrastructure, energy, digital and green transitions, and education.
Economy & single marketForeign affairsEU budget & funds
11 Mar 2025 · New laws · report by Siegfried Mureşan, Sven Mikser · 1st reading · voted 12:56 · A-10-2025-0006 · 2024/0258
Adopted 499–117–44 · by a large majority - Strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian interference ahead of the upcoming presidential elections and a constitutional referendum on EU integration
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution on strengthening Moldova's resilience against Russian interference ahead of its presidential election and EU integration referendum on 20 October 2024. The text condemns Russian hybrid aggression, demands Russia respect Moldova's sovereignty, and calls for sanctions on those involved in foreign interference. It urges the Commission and member states to boost Moldova's resilience, including through defence, cybersecurity, and strategic communication support. Parliament also stresses the need for justice reforms and civil service capacity building to counter long-term foreign interference.
Foreign affairsDefence & security
9 Oct 2024 · Resolutions · joint motion · 19 ballots · voted 13:40 · RC-10-2024-0072 · 2024/2821
Adopted 508–53–104 · by a large majority
Dossiers involved · latest vote first
- 2025/2255 2025 Commission report on Serbia 8 Jul 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2258 2025 Commission report on Moldova 8 Jul 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2259 2025 Commission report on Ukraine 8 Jul 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2250 2025 Commission report on Albania 17 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2252 2025 Commission report on Kosovo 17 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2254 2025 Commission report on North Macedonia 17 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2110 EU enlargement strategy 11 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2041 Institutional consequences of the EU enlargement negotiations 22 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/2811 Strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian hybrid threats and malign interference 10 Sept 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/2026 2023 and 2024 reports on Ukraine 9 Sept 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/2017 2023 and 2024 reports on Albania 9 Jul 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/2018 2023 and 2024 reports on Bosnia and Herzegovina 9 Jul 2025 · 1 vote
Who backs what
How each group's majority voted on the 21 most recent final A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. votes about EU enlargement.
With the result = share of these votes where the group's position matched the outcome (For an adopted text, Against a rejected one). The other columns count the votes by the group's position; Split = no position had a majority among its members. Non-attached members have no group line.
| Group | With the result | For | Against | Abstained | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left · democratic socialism, communism. Founded 1995 (as GUE; “The Left” since 2021) | 5 % | 1 | 5 | 14 | 1 |
| Centre-left · green politics, regionalism. Founded 1999 | 100 % | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Centre-left · social democracy. Founded 1953 (as Socialist Group; S&D since 2009) | 100 % | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Centre · liberalism, pro-Europeanism. Founded 2019 (successor of ALDE, 1976) | 100 % | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Centre-right · Christian democracy, conservatism. Founded 1953 (as Christian Democratic Group) | 100 % | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Right-wing · national conservatism, EU-critical. Founded 2009 | 71 % | 15 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Far-right · national conservatism, right-wing populism. Founded July 2024 | 0 % | 0 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| Far-right · ultranationalism. Founded July 2024 | 0 % | 0 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
The latest final votes, group by group
Each group's majority position: For, Against, Abstained, or Split. — = the group did not vote.
| Decision | Left · democratic socialism, communism. Founded 1995 (as GUE; “The Left” since 2021) | Centre-left · green politics, regionalism. Founded 1999 | Centre-left · social democracy. Founded 1953 (as Socialist Group; S&D since 2009) | Centre · liberalism, pro-Europeanism. Founded 2019 (successor of ALDE, 1976) | Centre-right · Christian democracy, conservatism. Founded 1953 (as Christian Democratic Group) | Right-wing · national conservatism, EU-critical. Founded 2009 | Far-right · national conservatism, right-wing populism. Founded July 2024 | Far-right · ultranationalism. Founded July 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Commission report on Ukraine 8 Jul 2026 · adopted | Split | For | For | For | For | For | Against | Against |
| 2025 Commission report on Moldova 8 Jul 2026 · adopted | Abstained | For | For | For | For | For | Against | Against |
| 2025 Commission report on Serbia 8 Jul 2026 · adopted | Abstained | For | For | For | For | For | Against | Against |
| 2025 Commission report on Albania 17 Jun 2026 · adopted | Abstained | For | For | For | For | For | Against | Against |
| 2025 Commission report on North Macedonia 17 Jun 2026 · adopted | Abstained | For | For | For | For | Abstained | Against | Against |
| 2025 Commission report on Kosovo 17 Jun 2026 · adopted | Against | For | For | For | For | For | Against | Against |
| EU enlargement strategy 11 Mar 2026 · adopted | Against | For | For | For | For | Abstained | Against | Against |
| Institutional consequences of the EU enlargement negotiations 22 Oct 2025 · adopted | Against | For | For | For | For | Against | Against | Against |
| Strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian hybrid threats and malign interference 10 Sept 2025 · adopted | Abstained | For | For | For | For | For | Abstained | Against |
| 2023 and 2024 reports on Ukraine 9 Sept 2025 · adopted | Against | For | For | For | For | For | Against | Against |
| 2023 and 2024 reports on Albania 9 Jul 2025 · adopted | Abstained | For | For | For | For | For | Against | Against |
| 2023 and 2024 reports on Bosnia and Herzegovina 9 Jul 2025 · adopted | Abstained | For | For | For | For | For | Against | Against |
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