EU fundamental rights

Latest decisions

1. Gender inequalities in health, specifically as regards gender-specific conditions

   Parliament adopted a resolution on gender inequalities in health, focusing on gender-specific conditions such as menopause and endometriosis. The text examines the whole healthcare cycle, from clinical trials and drug development to diagnosis and treatment, and sets out Parliament's official position. It asks the Commission to use the forthcoming Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030 to propose concrete measures that prioritise and incentivise investment into gender-specific conditions.

   HealthJobs, social affairs & equality

   16 Sept 2026 · Resolutions · report by Billy Kelleher · 98 ballots · voted 14:30 · A-10-2026-0200 · 2025/2074

   Adopted 390–218–29 · by a clear majority
2. Countering transnational repression – towards an EU strategy to protect Europe’s sovereignty and democratic values

   Parliament adopted a resolution calling for an EU strategy to counter transnational repression, where foreign states target people in the EU to silence or harm them. The text urges coordinated EU action to protect victims, close legal gaps, and hold perpetrators accountable, including through sanctions.

   Foreign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

   16 Jun 2026 · Resolutions · report by Hannah Neumann · 16 ballots · voted 13:46 · A-10-2026-0142 · 2025/2179

   Adopted 434–128–104 · by a large majority
3. Rights, support and protection of victims of crime

   Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law updating minimum standards for the rights, support and protection of victims of crime. The law updates Directive 2012/29/EU and replaces an older Council framework decision. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes its proposal.

   Justice, rule of law & rights

   21 May 2026 · New laws · report by Javier Zarzalejos, Lucia Yar · 1st reading · voted 13:38 · A-9-2024-0157 · 2023/0250

   Adopted 440–49–84 · by a large majority
4. Advancing towards a care society: addressing the gender care gap

   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.

   Jobs, social affairs & equality

   21 May 2026 · Resolutions · report by Eleonora Meleti, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut · 37 ballots · voted 13:49 · A-10-2026-0083 · 2025/2039

   Adopted 263–83–154 · by a clear majority
5. Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia, calling for an EU response. The resolution expresses serious concerns about criminal law reforms, pressure on judiciary and media, and weaknesses in EU fund management in Slovakia. It asks the EU institutions to address these issues, including through the Rule of Law Conditionality Regulation.

   Justice, rule of law & rights

   20 May 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 40 ballots · voted 13:45 · B-10-2026-0245 · 2026/2607

   Adopted 347–165–25 · by a large majority
6. Women’s entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions

   Parliament adopted a resolution on women's entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions, addressing barriers such as access to finance, childcare, transport, and digital infrastructure. The text calls for gender mainstreaming across rural development, cohesion, digital, and agricultural policies, and for collecting gender-disaggregated data. It urges the Commission and member states to ensure post-2027 funding for women's entrepreneurship under CAP, Horizon Europe, and Digital Europe. The resolution also highlights the need for accessible support systems for victims of gender-based violence in rural areas.

   EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

   30 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · report by Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska · 12 ballots · voted 13:27 · A-10-2026-0058 · 2024/2124

   Adopted 404–102–67 · by a large majority
7. Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2024 and 2025, covering threats to the rule of law, civic space, hate speech, and rights of women and LGBTIQ+ people. The resolution calls for action to uphold EU values, protect democracy, address rights violations at borders, combat gender-based violence, support civil society, and fight discrimination. It also highlights risks from digital change and artificial intelligence, and stresses the need to renew democratic foundations and strengthen citizens' participation.

   Justice, rule of law & rights

   29 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · report by Anna Strolenberg · 125 ballots · voted 14:32 · A-10-2026-0042 · 2025/2135

   Adopted 328–199–98 · by a clear majority
8. The Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law report

   Parliament adopted its resolution on the Commission's 2025 Rule of Law report, setting out its position on the state of rule of law in the EU. The resolution calls for strengthening the Commission's reporting, protecting journalists and civil society, and ensuring EU funds do not facilitate rights violations. It also urges EU institutions to respect rule of law obligations and to address socio-economic inequalities and racism as part of the rule of law agenda.

   EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

   29 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · report by Konstantinos Arvanitis · 32 ballots · voted 14:53 · A-10-2026-0091 · 2025/2239

   Adopted 387–191–46 · by a large majority
9. Importance of consent-based rape legislation in the EU

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the importance of consent-based rape legislation in the EU, calling for legal definitions of rape to centre on the absence of consent. The resolution highlights that most rapes are committed by known persons and that victims may freeze, so lack of physical resistance does not imply consent. It urges member states to align their laws with the Istanbul Convention and to train justice professionals in trauma-informed approaches.

   Jobs, social affairs & equalityJustice, rule of law & rights

   28 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · report by Evin Incir, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus · 31 ballots · voted 14:07 · A-10-2026-0047 · 2025/2040

   Adopted 447–160–43 · by a large majority
10. Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law

    The Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law is the first international legally binding treaty on AI governance, covering the entire AI lifecycle. Parliament gave its consent to the EU concluding this Convention, meaning the EU can now ratify it. The Convention requires parties to ensure AI systems respect human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, with measures like risk assessments and transparency.

    Justice, rule of law & rightsDigital, AI & data

    11 Mar 2026 · Consent · report by José Cepeda, Paulo Cunha · consent procedure · voted 12:49 · A-10-2026-0007 · 2025/0136

    Adopted 455–101–74 · by a large majority
11. Gender pay and pension gap in the EU: state of play, challenges and the way forward, and developing guidelines for the better evaluation and fairer remuneration of work in female-dominated sectors

    Parliament adopted a resolution on the gender pay and pension gap in the EU, covering its causes and ways to close it. The text calls for better tools to value work, pay transparency, stronger enforcement of equal pay laws, and improved care services. It asks the Commission to address these issues in the next Gender Equality Strategy.

    Jobs, social affairs & equality

    11 Mar 2026 · Resolutions · report by Irena Joveva, Mirosława Nykiel · 6 ballots · voted 12:56 · A-10-2026-0021 · 2025/2038

    Adopted 458–72–98 · by a large majority
12. Recommendation to the Council on EU priorities for the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women

    Parliament adopted a recommendation setting EU priorities for the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, focusing on access to justice for all women and girls. The text calls on the Council to reaffirm the EU's commitment to gender equality and to ensure women's rights are implemented in EU external action. It also urges support for UN Women and stresses the need for Parliament's involvement in shaping the EU position at the session.

    Jobs, social affairs & equalityForeign affairs

    12 Feb 2026 · Resolutions · report by Lina Gálvez · 77 ballots · voted 12:28 · A-10-2026-0010 · 2025/2240

    Adopted 340–141–68 · by a clear majority
13. Attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania

    Parliament adopted a resolution on the attempted takeover of Lithuania's public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania. The text expresses concern about amendments to the LRT Law that ease dismissal of the director general and freeze the broadcaster's budget, saying they breach EU media freedom rules. Parliament calls on Lithuanian authorities to reject the pending changes, ensure stable funding, and asks the Commission to monitor compliance and use all tools if needed.

    Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

    22 Jan 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 44 ballots · voted 12:15 · B-10-2026-0075 · 2026/2568

    Adopted 385–165–35 · by a large majority
14. European Citizens’ Initiative ‘My voice, my choice: for safe and accessible abortion’

    Parliament adopted a resolution backing the European citizens' initiative 'My Voice, My Choice: For Safe and Accessible Abortion'. The resolution calls for EU legislation to create a financial mechanism helping member states that voluntarily join it to provide safe abortion care. Parliament's position is that access to safe, universally accessible and legal abortion is a fundamental right.

    HealthJobs, social affairs & equality

    17 Dec 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 53 ballots · voted 12:37 · B-10-2025-0558 · 2025/3007

    Adopted 358–202–79 · by a clear majority
15. EU strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities post-2024

    Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its position on the EU strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities after 2024. The text evaluates the current strategy and calls for a renewed framework with clear, measurable objectives to address persistent barriers to equality and inclusion. It asks the Commission to prepare an updated strategy for 2025-2030 without delay.

    Jobs, social affairs & equality

    27 Nov 2025 · Resolutions · report by Rosa Estaràs Ferragut · 41 ballots · voted 12:18 · A-10-2025-0211 · 2025/2057

    Adopted 490–9–109 · by an overwhelming majority
16. Existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded

    Parliament adopted a resolution stating that Hungary poses a clear risk of seriously breaching the EU's founding values, including democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights. The text updates Parliament's earlier findings and lists twelve problem areas, such as judicial independence, corruption, media freedom, and minority rights. Parliament calls on the Council to act on its Article 7(1) procedure and urges the Commission to use all available tools to address the situation.

    Justice, rule of law & rights

    25 Nov 2025 · Resolutions · report by Tineke Strik · 43 ballots · voted 12:31 · A-10-2025-0231 · 2018/0902R

    Adopted 415–193–28 · by a large majority
17. 2024 budget: assessing the implementation of the gender mainstreaming methodology in the EU budget

    Parliament adopted a resolution assessing how gender equality is integrated into the EU budget for 2021-2024. The text calls for a comprehensive gender budgeting methodology for the next long-term budget, covering the whole budget cycle and using gender-disaggregated data. It also asks for EU-level spending targets for gender equality and for accounting for secondary effects and intersectional factors.

    EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

    25 Nov 2025 · Resolutions · report by Marit Maij · 15 ballots · voted 12:54 · A-10-2025-0212 · 2025/2033

    Adopted 389–213–36 · by a clear majority
18. Gender Equality Strategy 2025

    Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its position on the EU's Gender Equality Strategy for 2025 and beyond. The text calls for action on gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health rights, and equal pay, among other areas. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses Parliament's stance but does not create law.

    Jobs, social affairs & equality

    13 Nov 2025 · Resolutions · report by Marko Vešligaj · 101 ballots · voted 12:05 · A-10-2025-0210 · 2024/2125

    Adopted 310–222–68 · by a clear majority
19. Declaration of principles for a gender-equal society

    Parliament adopted a resolution on a declaration of principles for a gender-equal society, which was annexed to a Commission communication of 7 March 2025. The text welcomes the declaration's overall objectives but regrets that mothers are not better supported and criticises quota systems and affirmative action as unfair. Parliament calls on the Commission and the Council to condemn commercial exploitation of women's bodies, especially surrogacy, and on member states to ensure women's safety and early childhood care.

    Jobs, social affairs & equality

    9 Oct 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 6 ballots · voted 13:33 · B-10-2025-0409 · 2025/2780

    Adopted no count published
20. The Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law report

    Parliament adopted a resolution on the Commission's 2024 Rule of Law Report, which assesses the rule of law situation in EU member states. The resolution calls for protecting media freedom, civil society, judicial independence, and fundamental rights, including sexual and reproductive rights. It also urges the Commission to act as guardian of the treaties and defend democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights across the Union.

    Justice, rule of law & rights

    18 Jun 2025 · Resolutions · report by Ana Catarina Mendes · 50 ballots · voted 13:17 · A-10-2025-0100 · 2024/2078

    Adopted 405–210–36 · by a large majority
21. Electoral rights of mobile Union citizens in European Parliament elections

    EU institutions & ParliamentJustice, rule of law & rights

    17 Jun 2025 · New laws · report by Sven Simon · consultation · 5 ballots · voted 13:45 · A-10-2025-0090 · 2021/0372

    5 ballots, no final vote
22. Recommendation to the Council on the EU priorities for the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women

    Parliament adopted a recommendation to the Council setting out EU priorities for the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, which reviews the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The text urges the Council to reaffirm commitment to the Beijing Declaration, integrate gender equality into EU external action, and address the global backlash against women's rights. It also calls for involving Parliament in shaping the EU position and for supporting UN Women and civil society organisations.

    Jobs, social affairs & equalityForeign affairs

    19 Dec 2024 · Resolutions · committee report · 46 ballots · voted 12:11 · A-10-2024-0030 · 2024/2057

    Adopted 322–163–46 · by a clear majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2025/2074 Gender inequalities in health, specifically as regards gender-specific conditions 16 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/2179 Countering transnational repression – towards an EU strategy to protect Europe’s sovereignty and democratic values 16 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2023/0250 Rights, support and protection of victims of crime 21 May 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2025/2039 Advancing towards a care society: addressing the gender care gap 21 May 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2026/2607 Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response 20 May 2026 · 1 vote
6. 2024/2124 Women’s entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions 30 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
7. 2025/2135 Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025 29 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
8. 2025/2239 The Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law report 29 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
9. 2025/2040 Importance of consent-based rape legislation in the EU 28 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
10. 2025/0136 Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law 11 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
11. 2025/2038 Gender pay and pension gap in the EU: state of play, challenges and the way forward, and developing guidelines for the better evaluation and fairer remuneration of work in female-dominated sectors 11 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
12. 2025/2240 Recommendation to the Council on EU priorities for the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women 12 Feb 2026 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 20 most recent final roll calls about EU fundamental rights. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

The latest final votes, group by group

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