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EU budget & funds › Cohesion & regional funds
Decisions about cohesion policy, regional development funds, the social fund or the solidarity fund.
23 subjects in 17 sittings · 23 adopted, 0 rejected · Oct 2024 – Jul 2026
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Latest decisions
- Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Romania, Cyprus and Spain with regard to natural disasters in 2025
Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to help Romania, Cyprus and Spain recover from natural disasters in 2025. The approved spending releases financial assistance for flood damage in Romania and wildfire damage in Cyprus and Spain. Parliament calls for swift delivery of the aid and for investment in climate prevention and adaptation measures.
7 Jul 2026 · Budget · report by Bogdan Rzońca · 2 ballots · voted 13:37 · A-10-2026-0178 · 2026/0120
- 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 - Guidelines for the 2027 budget - Section III
Parliament adopted its position on the 2027 EU budget, the final year of the current multiannual financial framework, focusing on delivery for people, the economy and the planet. The adopted text calls for a robust, investment-oriented budget that boosts competitiveness, supports a socially fair transition, and addresses security and defence needs. It also urges member states to speed up the use of remaining EU funds and asks for adequate resources for social, employment, and industrial policies.
28 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · report by Nils Ušakovs · 88 ballots · voted 13:38 · A-10-2026-0044 · 2025/2246
Adopted 389–191–75 · by a clear majority - Guidelines for the 2027 budget - Section III
Parliament adopted its position on the 2027 EU budget, the final year of the current multiannual financial framework, focusing on delivery for people, the economy and the planet. The resolution calls for a budget that boosts competitiveness, supports security and defence, and accelerates the green and digital transitions, while ensuring no one is left behind. It also stresses the need for adequate funding for social policies, including the European Social Fund Plus, and for investments in industry, energy and research.
11 Mar 2026 · Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2026-0044 · 2025/2246
Adopted no count published - Brexit Adjustment Reserve
Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to adjust the amounts allocated to member states under the Brexit Adjustment Reserve, a fund set up in 2021 to help them cope with the effects of the UK's withdrawal from the EU. The adjustment is a technical, financial and legal change that aligns the fund's regulation with a reduction agreed during the mid-term revision of the EU's long-term budget, without affecting funds already paid out or transferred. Once the amended regulation is adopted, the Commission can update the implementing decisions that set the final national allocations.
16 Dec 2025 · New laws · report by Pascal Arimont · 1st reading · voted 13:10 · A-10-2025-0233 · 2025/0289
- Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Spain and France in relation to natural disasters in 2024 and 2025
The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to assist Spain after the Valencia floods in October 2024 and France after cyclones Chido in Mayotte and Garance in Réunion. The decision releases financial aid for the affected regions, demonstrating the Union's solidarity with the victims and authorities. Parliament calls for increased investment in disaster prevention and climate adaptation, and for assessing the Union budget's capacity to respond to major disasters.
13 Nov 2025 · Budget · report by Sandra Gómez López · 4 ballots · voted 12:04 · A-10-2025-0215 · 2025/0318
- European Social Fund (ESF+): specific measures to address strategic challenges
Parliament adopted its position on a proposal to amend the European Social Fund+ regulation to address strategic challenges. The changes allow member states to redirect funds to new EU priorities, with incentives like higher pre-financing and co-financing rates. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal.
EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality
10 Sept 2025 · New laws · report by Marit Maij · 1st reading · 9 ballots · voted 14:17 · A-10-2025-0122 · 2025/0085
Adopted 453–149–59 · by a large majority - Amending ERDF, Cohesion Fund and Just Transition Fund as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges in the context of the mid-term review
The proposal amends EU cohesion policy rules to let member states redirect funds to new strategic priorities, such as defence and competitiveness, during the mid-term review. Parliament adopted its position on the law, backing the changes with amendments, including support for long-duration electricity storage and safeguards on rule-of-law conditionality. Parliament calls on the Commission to reassess the 15% reallocation threshold and to report on transfers, ensuring transparency and protecting cohesion objectives.
10 Sept 2025 · New laws · report by Dragoş Benea · 1st reading · 16 ballots · voted 14:18 · A-10-2025-0129 · 2025/0084
Adopted 440–168–52 · by a large majority - Role of cohesion policy in supporting the just transition
Parliament adopted a resolution on the role of cohesion policy in supporting the just transition. The resolution examines the implementation of the EU Just Transition Fund and proposes measures to improve its effectiveness in helping regions and workers affected by the shift to a carbon-neutral economy. It calls for simplifying rules, establishing a post-2027 Just Transition Fund with greater resources, and ensuring that justice for workers is central to the transition.
EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equalityClimate & environment
10 Sept 2025 · Resolutions · report by Ciaran Mullooly · 3 ballots · voted 14:23 · A-10-2025-0137 · 2024/2121
Adopted 519–99–48 · by a large majority - Role of cohesion policy investment in resolving the current housing crisis
Parliament adopted a resolution on the role of cohesion policy investment in resolving the housing crisis. The text proposes measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, including revising fund regulations and adding new objectives. It calls for specific duration criteria for housing investments in future EU funding and for housing projects to remain in public stock.
EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equalityEconomy & single market
10 Sept 2025 · Resolutions · report by Marcos Ros Sempere · 8 ballots · voted 14:25 · A-10-2025-0139 · 2024/2120
Adopted 462–142–63 · by a large majority - Possibilities for simplification of cohesion funds
Parliament adopted a resolution on simplifying EU cohesion funds, which support regional development and reduce disparities. The text calls for reducing administrative burdens, promoting a bottom-up approach, and ensuring funds remain focused on their core objectives. It also asks for continued involvement of local and regional authorities and for simplification to respect rule of law and social standards.
10 Sept 2025 · Resolutions · report by Vladimir Prebilič · voted 14:26 · A-10-2025-0138 · 2024/2106
Adopted 513–111–40 · by a large majority - Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Austria, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and Moldova relating to floods that occurred in September 2024 and Bosnia and Herzegovina relating to floods that occurred in October 2024
Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to help Austria, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina recover from floods in 2024. The decision releases over 280 million euros in aid, with specific amounts for each country, to address damage from the September and October floods. MEPs also called for investing in climate adaptation and for expanding the fund's budget to better respond to future disasters.
9 Jul 2025 · Budget · report by Andrzej Halicki · 3 ballots · voted 13:25 · A-10-2025-0114 · 2025/0138
- Strengthening rural areas in the EU through cohesion policy
Parliament adopted a resolution on strengthening rural areas in the EU through cohesion policy. The text stresses the importance of rural areas and calls for measures to address demographic, economic and social challenges. It asks for full application of Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to reduce regional disparities. The resolution also calls for investment in infrastructure, services, and support for young people and women in rural areas.
17 Jun 2025 · Resolutions · report by Denis Nesci · voted 13:48 · A-10-2025-0092 · 2024/2105
- Amending Regulation (EU) No 228/2013 as regards additional assistance and further flexibility to outermost regions affected by severe natural disasters and in the context of cyclone Chido devastating Mayotte
22 May 2025 · New laws · 1st reading
Adopted no count published - Ninth report on economic and social cohesion
Parliament adopted its position on the ninth report on economic and social cohesion, which assesses the EU's cohesion policy and its impact on reducing disparities. The resolution calls for a simplified, flexible cohesion policy that supports all regions, including rural and border areas, and maintains the shared management model. It also stresses the need for adequate funding and a just transition, and asks the Commission to consider territorial impacts in future proposals.
8 May 2025 · Resolutions · report by Jacek Protas · voted 13:10 · A-10-2025-0066 · 2024/2107
Adopted 392–125–55 · by a large majority - Amending of the ERDF, Cohesion Fund and Just Transition Fund as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges in the context of the mid-term review
7 May 2025 · New laws · 1st reading · voted 13:23
Adopted 316–291–27 · narrowly - Amending of Regulation (EU) 2021/1057 establishing the European Social Fund + (ESF+) as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges
EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality
7 May 2025 · New laws · 1st reading · voted 13:23
Adopted 370–268–16 · by a clear majority - European Social Fund Plus post-2027
Parliament adopted a resolution on the future of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) after 2027. The text sets out Parliament's position on how the fund should be shaped, including a call to double its budget. It asks the Commission to keep the ESF+ as a standalone fund and not merge or split it with other funds.
EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality
11 Mar 2025 · Resolutions · report by Marit Maij · 13 ballots · voted 12:58 · A-10-2025-0014 · 2024/2077
Adopted 432–155–82 · by a large majority - Regional Emergency Support: RESTORE
Parliament adopted its position on the proposed law to set up the Regional Emergency Support to Reconstruction (RESTORE), which amends rules on EU funds to help member states recover from natural disasters. The law aims to support reconstruction and provide basic material assistance to affected citizens, following floods and wildfires in several EU countries in September 2024. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and to forward the position to the Council and national parliaments.
17 Dec 2024 · New laws · report by Andrzej Buła, Younous Omarjee · 1st reading · 5 ballots · voted 12:57 · A-10-2024-0031 · 2024/0275
- Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Germany and Italy relating to floods occurred in 2024
The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Germany and Italy for floods that occurred in 2024. The decision releases financial aid to help with recovery from the flood damage in the affected regions. Parliament also calls for increased investment in climate mitigation and adaptation measures to prevent future disasters.
27 Nov 2024 · Budget · report by Giuseppe Lupo · voted 12:29 · A-10-2024-0020 · 2024/0284
- RESTORE – Regional Emergency Support to Reconstruction amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 and Regulation (EU) 2021/1057
14 Nov 2024 · New laws · 1st reading
Adopted no count published - Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece and France further to natural disasters that occurred in 2023
The European Parliament approved the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to assist Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Greece and France after six natural disasters in 2023. The decision releases financial aid for recovery from floods and a cyclone, as proposed by the Commission. Parliament also calls for faster procedures and increased funding for climate adaptation and prevention.
8 Oct 2024 · Budget · report by Georgios Aftias · voted 13:33 · A-10-2024-0002 · 2024/0212
Dossiers involved · latest vote first
- 2026/0120 Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Romania, Cyprus and Spain with regard to natural disasters in 2025 7 Jul 2026 · 1 vote
- 2024/2124 Women’s entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions 30 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2246 Guidelines for the 2027 budget - Section III 28 Apr 2026 · 2 votes
- 2025/0289 Brexit Adjustment Reserve 16 Dec 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/0318 Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Spain and France in relation to natural disasters in 2024 and 2025 13 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
- 2024/2106 Possibilities for simplification of cohesion funds 10 Sept 2025 · 1 vote
- 2024/2120 Role of cohesion policy investment in resolving the current housing crisis 10 Sept 2025 · 1 vote
- 2024/2121 Role of cohesion policy in supporting the just transition 10 Sept 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/0084 Amending ERDF, Cohesion Fund and Just Transition Fund as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges in the context of the mid-term review 10 Sept 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/0085 European Social Fund (ESF+): specific measures to address strategic challenges 10 Sept 2025 · 1 vote
- 2025/0138 Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Austria, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and Moldova relating to floods that occurred in September 2024 and Bosnia and Herzegovina relating to floods that occurred in October 2024 9 Jul 2025 · 1 vote
- 2024/2105 Strengthening rural areas in the EU through cohesion policy 17 Jun 2025 · 1 vote
Who backs what
How each group's majority voted on the 20 most recent final roll calls about cohesion & regional funds. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.
| Group | Backed | Opposed | Abstained | Split | With the outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 (65 %) | 7 (35 %) | 0 | 0 | 65 % | |
| 17 (85 %) | 3 (15 %) | 0 | 0 | 85 % | |
| 18 (90 %) | 2 (10 %) | 0 | 0 | 90 % | |
| 19 (95 %) | 1 (5 %) | 0 | 0 | 95 % | |
| 20 (100 %) | 0 (0 %) | 0 | 0 | 100 % | |
| 17 (85 %) | 1 (5 %) | 2 | 0 | 85 % | |
| 12 (60 %) | 8 (40 %) | 0 | 0 | 60 % | |
| 9 (45 %) | 10 (50 %) | 1 | 0 | 45 % | |
| 11 (55 %) | 6 (30 %) | 2 | 1 | 55 % |