Middle East crisis

Latest decisions

1. Escalation of Houthi attacks and implications for regional security

   ✦ AI The text is a motion for a resolution on the escalation of Houthi attacks and the implications for regional security. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, which carries political weight but does not create law. The text refers to earlier resolutions, statements by the High Representative, UN Security Council resolutions and a UN-mediated truce established in April 2022.

   Foreign affairsDefence & security

   22 Oct 2026 · Resolutions · joint motion · 18 ballots · voted 13:30 · RC-10-2026-0482 · 2026/2939

   Adopted no count published
2. Temporary support and payment of advances regarding the increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis

   ✦ AI The proposal amends existing rules to create a new type of crisis support under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and to allow more flexible payment of advances, in response to higher fertiliser prices linked to the Middle East crisis. Parliament adopted its position on this law at first reading, which means it has set out the changes it wants before agreeing the final text with the Council. The text calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces or substantially amends its proposal, and instructs Parliament's President to forward the position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

   Agriculture, food & fisheriesEconomy & single marketEU budget & funds

   7 Jul 2026 · New laws · 1st reading · 2 ballots · voted 13:34 · TA-10-2026-0240 · 2026/0150

   Adopted 576–62–15 · by an overwhelming majority
3. 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 · 2026/0150

   Adopted no count published
4. Situation in Northeast Syria, the violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire

   ✦ AI 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.

   Foreign affairs

   12 Feb 2026 · Resolutions · joint motion · 52 ballots · voted 12:49 · RC-10-2026-0114 · 2026/2602

   Adopted 363–71–81 · by a large majority
5. Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2025

   ✦ AI 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.

   Foreign affairs

   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
6. Motion of censure on the Commission

   ✦ AI 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.

   EU institutions & Parliament

   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
7. Gaza at breaking point: EU action to combat famine and the urgent need to release hostages and move towards a two-state solution

   ✦ AI 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.

   Foreign affairs

   11 Sept 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 65 ballots · voted 13:24 · RC-10-2025-0372 · 2025/2852

   Adopted 305–151–122 · by a clear majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2026/2939 Escalation of Houthi attacks and implications for regional security 22 Oct 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2026/0150 Temporary support and payment of advances regarding the increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis 7 Jul 2026 · 2 votes
3. 2026/2602 Situation in Northeast Syria, the violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire 12 Feb 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2025/2164 Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2025 21 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2025/2173 Motion of censure on the Commission 9 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
6. 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-call votes about Middle East crisis.

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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