Theme · Conflict
Middle East crisis
The ongoing conflict and instability in the Middle East affecting global markets and supply chains.
6 subjects in 6 sittings · 5 adopted, 1 rejected · Sept 2025 – Jul 2026
New laws 2Resolutions 4
Also called: Gaza war
Latest decisions
- Temporary support and payment of advances regarding the increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis
Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketEU budget & funds
7 Jul 2026 · New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:34
- Temporary support and payment of advances regarding the increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis
Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketEU budget & funds
16 Jun 2026 · New laws · 1st reading
Adopted no count published - Situation in Northeast Syria, the violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire
Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Northeast Syria, condemning violence against civilians and calling for a sustainable ceasefire. The text welcomes the agreement between the Syrian authorities and the Syrian Democratic Forces, which recognizes Kurdish national rights and integrates Kurdish forces into the state. Parliament urges all parties to respect ceasefire arrangements and calls on regional actors, including Türkiye, to refrain from military actions that could undermine stability.
12 Feb 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 52 ballots · voted 12:49 · B-10-2026-0136 · 2026/2602
Adopted 363–71–81 · by a large majority - 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.
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 - Motion of censure on the Commission
The motion of censure criticised the Commission over an EU–US trade deal, the EU–Mercosur Agreement, the situation in Gaza, and social and climate crises. Parliament rejected the motion, meaning the Commission keeps its confidence and remains in office. The motion had called for the Commission's resignation and for suspending the EU–Israel Association Agreement.
9 Oct 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · voted 13:10 · B-10-2025-0402 · 2025/2173
Rejected 133–383–78 · by a large majority - Gaza at breaking point: EU action to combat famine and the urgent need to release hostages and move towards a two-state solution
Parliament adopted a resolution on the situation in Gaza, covering famine, the release of hostages and the two-state solution. The text condemns Hamas's terrorism, demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and stresses that aid must not be diverted to terrorist groups. It also says recognition of Palestinian statehood is inappropriate now and should only happen as part of a meaningful peace process with a full rejection of terrorism. The resolution will be forwarded to EU institutions, member states, Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
11 Sept 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 65 ballots · voted 13:24 · B-10-2025-0381 · 2025/2852
Dossiers involved · latest vote first
- 2026/2602 Situation in Northeast Syria, the violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire 12 Feb 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2164 Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2025 21 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2173 Motion of censure on the Commission 9 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/2852 Gaza at breaking point: EU action to combat famine and the urgent need to release hostages and move towards a two-state solution 11 Sept 2025 · 1 vote
Who backs what
How each group's majority voted on the 5 most recent final roll calls about Middle East crisis. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.
| Group | Backed | Opposed | Abstained | Split | With the outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 (60 %) | 2 (40 %) | 0 | 0 | 40 % | |
| 3 (60 %) | 2 (40 %) | 0 | 0 | 80 % | |
| 4 (80 %) | 1 (20 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 4 (80 %) | 1 (20 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 4 (80 %) | 1 (20 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 1 (20 %) | 1 (20 %) | 3 | 0 | 40 % | |
| 1 (20 %) | 3 (60 %) | 1 | 0 | 20 % | |
| 2 (40 %) | 3 (60 %) | 0 | 0 | 20 % | |
| 3 (60 %) | 1 (20 %) | 0 | 1 | 40 % |
The latest final votes, group by group
| Decision | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary support and payment of advances regarding the increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis 7 Jul 26 · adopted | Against | Against | For | For | For | For | For | For | For |
| Situation in Northeast Syria, the violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire 12 Feb 26 · adopted | For | For | For | For | For | Abst. | Against | Against | For |
| Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2025 21 Jan 26 · adopted | Against | For | For | For | For | Abst. | Against | Against | Against |
| Motion of censure on the Commission 9 Oct 25 · rejected | For | Against | Against | Against | Against | Against | Abst. | For | For |
| Gaza at breaking point: EU action to combat famine and the urgent need to release hostages and move towards a two-state solution 11 Sept 25 · adopted | For | For | For | For | For | Abst. | Against | Against | Split |
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