European Semester

Latest decisions

1. Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/004 FI/Etelä-Suomi and Helsinki-Uusimaa paper – Finland

   ✦ AI Parliament considered a proposal to use the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to help workers dismissed in the paper industry in the Finnish regions of Etelä-Suomi and Helsinki-Uusimaa. Parliament approved the use of the fund, which means a financial contribution of EUR 1 102 560 is made available to support 351 dismissed workers in returning to the labour market. The money covers 60 % of the total costs of the measures, which include job-search training and career coaching, vocational training, help with starting a business, wage subsidies and mobility allowances. Parliament also called on the Finnish authorities to take measures against social inequality and structural barriers and to tailor support to the needs and profiles of the workers concerned, such as age, gender and level of education.

   Jobs, social affairs & equality

   21 Oct 2026 · Budget · report by Aura Salla · 4 ballots · voted 13:41 · A-10-2026-0273 · 2026/0254

   Adopted 609–51–14 · by an overwhelming majority
2. Alignment with the EU economic governance framework and further simplification of that framework

   ✦ AI Parliament considered a proposal to amend two existing regulations so they fit with the EU's economic governance framework and to simplify that framework. Parliament adopted its position on the law, which means MEPs set out where they stand before talks with the Council. Parliament also calls on the Commission to bring the matter back to it if the Commission replaces or substantially changes its proposal.

   Economy & single market

   6 Oct 2026 · New laws · report by Markus Ferber, Carla Tavares · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:39 · A-10-2026-0099 · 2025/0311

   Adopted 450–135–75 · by a large majority
3. Economic and budgetary surveillance of Member States in the euro area experiencing or threatened with serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted its first-reading position on a proposed regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 on economic and budgetary surveillance of euro area member states facing or threatened with serious financial stability difficulties. The proposal updates the surveillance rules to align them with the 2024 reform of the Union's economic governance framework, including the national medium-term fiscal-structural plans, and to simplify and streamline the legislation. It also clarifies when enhanced surveillance applies to member states receiving precautionary financial assistance, takes account of the European Financial Stability Facility no longer engaging in new financing programmes, and clarifies the division of responsibilities between the European Central Bank and national supervisors. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.

   Economy & single market

   6 Oct 2026 · New laws · report by Markus Ferber, Carla Tavares · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:39 · A-10-2026-0097 · 2025/0312

   Adopted 458–138–61 · by a large majority
4. European Semester for economic policy coordination 2026

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on the European Semester for economic policy coordination 2026, which coordinates EU countries' economic and budgetary policies. The text stresses the need to meet major investment needs, including for the green transition, competitiveness and defence, and calls for more country-specific recommendations on climate and social policies. Parliament also asks the Commission to rethink how country-specific recommendations are developed and followed up, involving Parliament and stakeholders more.

   Economy & single market

   11 Mar 2026 · Resolutions · report by Kira Marie Peter-Hansen · 27 ballots · voted 12:57 · A-10-2026-0036 · 2025/2214

   Adopted 392–219–18 · by a large majority
5. European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social priorities for 2026

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted its resolution on employment and social priorities for the 2026 European Semester, setting out its position on coordinating economic, employment and social policies across the EU. The text calls for stronger integration of social objectives into EU economic governance, with the European Pillar of Social Rights at its core, and for measurable social targets to guide country-specific recommendations. It also urges an ambitious EU anti-poverty strategy, action on child poverty, and investment in people, including education, training and affordable housing, to address labour shortages and support sustainable growth.

   Economy & single marketJobs, social affairs & equality

   11 Mar 2026 · Resolutions · report by Nela Riehl · 32 ballots · voted 13:02 · A-10-2026-0033 · 2025/2183

   Adopted 404–208–20 · by a large majority
6. Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States

   ✦ AI Parliament approved the Commission's proposal for a Council decision on guidelines for the employment policies of the member states. This means Parliament adopted its position on the proposed law, which sets out employment policy guidelines for member states. Parliament asks the Council to notify it if the Council intends to depart from the text Parliament approved, and to consult Parliament again if it intends to substantially amend that text.

   Jobs, social affairs & equality

   8 Oct 2025 · New laws · report by Li Andersson · consultation · 14 ballots · voted 13:56 · A-10-2025-0160 · 2025/0154

   Adopted 412–129–98 · by a large majority
7. European Semester for economic policy coordination 2025

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the European Semester for economic policy coordination in 2025, setting out its position on the EU's annual cycle of economic and budgetary policy coordination. The resolution calls for responsible fiscal policies, structural reforms, and productivity-enhancing investments, while stressing the need for rigorous and equitable implementation of the new EU economic governance framework. It also urges member states to fully implement Country-Specific Recommendations and to ensure that fiscal adjustments are not overly concentrated at the end of the adjustment period.

   Economy & single market

   12 Mar 2025 · Resolutions · committee report · 39 ballots · voted 12:07 · A-10-2025-0022 · 2024/2112

   Adopted 469–162–54 · by a large majority
8. European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social priorities for 2025

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its employment and social priorities for the 2025 European Semester, the EU's annual cycle of economic policy coordination. The text calls for modernising labour markets, strengthening social protection, and investing in education and training to address labour shortages and demographic change. It also urges better support for the social economy, small firms, and affordable housing, and stresses the need to fight poverty and social exclusion. The resolution is non-binding, but it becomes Parliament's official position on the matter.

   Jobs, social affairs & equality

   12 Mar 2025 · Resolutions · committee report · 83 ballots · voted 12:14 · A-10-2025-0023 · 2024/2084

   Adopted 351–260–70 · by a small majority
9. Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on the proposed Council decision setting guidelines for member states' employment policies. The adopted text approves the Commission proposal as amended, meaning the guidelines will reflect Parliament's requested changes. Parliament calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly and asks the Council to notify it if departing from the approved text.

   Jobs, social affairs & equality

   23 Oct 2024 · New laws · committee report · consultation · 19 ballots · voted 13:46 · A-10-2024-0004 · 2024/0599

   Adopted 444–179–20 · by a large majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2026/0254 Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/004 FI/Etelä-Suomi and Helsinki-Uusimaa paper – Finland 21 Oct 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/0311 Alignment with the EU economic governance framework and further simplification of that framework 6 Oct 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2025/0312 Economic and budgetary surveillance of Member States in the euro area experiencing or threatened with serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability 6 Oct 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2025/2183 European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social priorities for 2026 11 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2025/2214 European Semester for economic policy coordination 2026 11 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
6. 2025/0154 Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States 8 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
7. 2024/2084 European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social priorities for 2025 12 Mar 2025 · 1 vote
8. 2024/2112 European Semester for economic policy coordination 2025 12 Mar 2025 · 1 vote
9. 2024/0599 Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States 23 Oct 2024 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 9 most recent final roll-call votes about European Semester.

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.

The latest final votes, group by group

Each group's majority position: For, Against, Abstained, or Split. — = the group did not vote.

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