European Semester

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1. European Semester for economic policy coordination 2026

   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
2. European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social priorities for 2026

   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
3. Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States

   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
4. European Semester for economic policy coordination 2025

   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
5. European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social priorities for 2025

   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 clear majority
6. Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States

   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. 2025/2183 European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social priorities for 2026 11 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/2214 European Semester for economic policy coordination 2026 11 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2025/0154 Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States 8 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
4. 2024/2084 European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social priorities for 2025 12 Mar 2025 · 1 vote
5. 2024/2112 European Semester for economic policy coordination 2025 12 Mar 2025 · 1 vote
6. 2024/0599 Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States 23 Oct 2024 · 1 vote

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

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