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1. EU-Iceland Agreement on the participation of Iceland in GOVSATCOM and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme

   The text concerns an agreement between the European Union and Iceland setting out the rules for Iceland's participation in the GOVSATCOM component of the Union Space Programme and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme, and for access to their governmental services. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, which means the agreement can go ahead. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of Iceland.

   Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

   16 Sept 2026 · Consent · report by Paolo Borchia · consent procedure · voted 14:19 · A-10-2026-0207 · 2025/0351

   Adopted 631–7–15 · by an overwhelming majority
2. EU-Norway Agreement on the participation of Norway in GOVSATCOM and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme

   The agreement sets out rules for Norway to take part in the GOVSATCOM component of the Union Space Programme and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme, and for access to their governmental services. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, which means it approves the agreement as a whole; under this procedure no amendments are possible. Parliament instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the member states and of Norway.

   Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

   16 Sept 2026 · Consent · report by Paolo Borchia · consent procedure · voted 14:20 · A-10-2026-0208 · 2025/0352

   Adopted 612–8–16 · by an overwhelming majority
3. European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure

   Parliament adopted a resolution on European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure, setting out its position on reducing EU dependence on foreign technologies. The text calls for boosting private investment in European tech firms, using public procurement to favour European suppliers, and aligning cybersecurity certification with French SecNumCloud standards. It also urges reforms to encourage strategic mergers and public-private partnerships, aiming to strengthen the EU's digital value chain from research to market.

   Digital, AI & dataEconomy & single market

   22 Jan 2026 · Resolutions · report by Sarah Knafo · 23 ballots · voted 12:08 · A-10-2025-0107 · 2025/2007

   Adopted 471–68–71 · by a large majority
4. EU-Switzerland Cooperation Agreement: European Satellite Navigation Programmes

   The European Parliament voted on a draft Council decision to conclude a cooperation agreement between the EU and Switzerland on European satellite navigation programmes. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, meaning the EU can now conclude it with Switzerland. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and Switzerland.

   Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

   10 Sept 2025 · Consent · report by Borys Budka · consent procedure · voted 14:22 · A-10-2025-0146 · 2012/0231

   Adopted 627–4–33 · by an overwhelming majority
5. EU/USA Agreement on the launch of Galileo satellites from U.S. Territory

   The European Parliament voted on the draft Council decision to conclude an agreement between the European Union and the United States of America on security procedures for launching Galileo satellites from U.S. territory. Parliament gave its consent to the agreement, meaning it approved the conclusion of the deal. Parliament instructed its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission, and the governments and parliaments of the member states and the United States.

   Digital, AI & dataForeign affairs

   19 Sept 2024 · Consent · report by Borys Budka · consent procedure · voted 13:13 · A-10-2024-0001 · 2024/0046

   Adopted 582–16–17 · by an overwhelming majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2025/0351 EU-Iceland Agreement on the participation of Iceland in GOVSATCOM and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme 16 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/0352 EU-Norway Agreement on the participation of Norway in GOVSATCOM and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme 16 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2025/2007 European technological sovereignty and digital infrastructure 22 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2012/0231 EU-Switzerland Cooperation Agreement: European Satellite Navigation Programmes 10 Sept 2025 · 1 vote
5. 2024/0046 EU/USA Agreement on the launch of Galileo satellites from U.S. Territory 19 Sept 2024 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 5 most recent final roll calls about telecoms & connectivity. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

The latest final votes, group by group