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1. Impact of social media and the online environment on young people

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the impact of social media and the online environment on young people, setting out its position on how digital platforms affect children and young adults. The text calls for a comprehensive European strategy that combines safety by design, algorithmic transparency, privacy-respecting age assurance, digital education and stronger enforcement across existing EU rules. It asks the Commission to assess how well current initiatives work and to keep EU action in step with the changing digital environment.

   Digital, AI & data

   17 Sept 2026 · Resolutions · report by Sandro Ruotolo · 13 ballots · voted 13:21 · A-10-2026-0220 · 2025/2081

   Adopted 395–136–80 · by a large majority
2. Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the findings and recommendations of its Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, which examined how the Union can better defend its democratic foundations against foreign information manipulation and interference, hybrid operations and disinformation. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, meaning it now states where it stands on the threats described and on the reforms it says are needed. The report calls for a more operational European Centre for Democratic Resilience, stronger enforcement of EU legislation in the digital sphere, a more ambitious European Cooperation Network on Elections, and election-related infrastructure to be treated as critical infrastructure. It also asks for hybrid-threat preparedness in CSDP missions and operations, a review of sanctions instruments, support for media and civil society, and funding under the next multiannual financial framework 2028-2034.

   Digital, AI & dataDefence & securityJustice, rule of law & rights

   15 Sept 2026 · Resolutions · report by Tomas Tobé · 139 ballots · voted 13:35 · A-10-2026-0199 · 2025/2069

   Adopted 420–220–26 · by a large majority
3. Temporary derogation from certain provisions of the ePrivacy Directive to combat online child sexual abuse

   Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

   7 Jul 2026 · New laws · 2nd reading · voted 13:29

   Adopted 331–304–11 · narrowly
4. Enforcement of the Digital Markets Act

   Parliament adopted a resolution on enforcing the Digital Markets Act, which sets EU rules for large online platforms acting as gatekeepers. The text reaffirms that effective, timely and consistent enforcement is essential for the single market and for benefits to consumers, businesses and innovators. It also expresses concern about political pressure from third countries to weaken the DMA and calls for continued rigorous application.

   Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

   30 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 19 ballots · voted 13:30 · B-10-2026-0190 · 2026/2596

   Adopted no count published
5. The need for targeted criminal provisions and platforms’ responsibility to effectively address cyberbullying and online harassment

   Parliament adopted a resolution calling for targeted EU criminal provisions and clearer platform responsibility to tackle cyberbullying and online harassment. The text urges the Commission to assess gaps in EU law and consider harmonised minimum rules on defining and sanctioning cyberbullying. It also asks member states to set effective penalties and invites the Commission to examine recognising image-based abuse as a serious cross-border crime.

   Digital, AI & dataJustice, rule of law & rights

   30 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 20 ballots · voted 13:37 · B-10-2026-0235 · 2026/2693

   Adopted no count published
6. Protection of minors online

   Parliament adopted a resolution on protecting minors online, setting out its position on how to keep children safe in the digital environment. The text calls for enforcing existing EU digital rules, tackling addictive design and manipulative practices, and considering new legislation to close regulatory gaps. It also urges the Commission to address fragmented age-verification mechanisms and to hold platforms primarily responsible for minors' protection.

   Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

   26 Nov 2025 · Resolutions · report by Christel Schaldemose · 24 ballots · voted 12:35 · A-10-2025-0213 · 2025/2060

   Adopted 483–92–86 · by a large majority
7. Protecting EU consumers against the practices of certain e-commerce platforms: the case of child-like sex dolls, weapons and other illegal products and material

   The rejected text was a European Parliament resolution on protecting EU consumers from illegal products sold on e-commerce platforms, such as child-like sex dolls and weapons. Parliament rejected the resolution, meaning it does not take a position on the matter. The text had called for stronger enforcement of EU rules on online marketplaces.

   Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

   26 Nov 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 37 ballots · voted 12:42 · B-10-2025-0500 · 2025/2971

   Rejected 49–600–16 · by an overwhelming majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2025/2081 Impact of social media and the online environment on young people 17 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/2069 Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield 15 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2026/2596 Enforcement of the Digital Markets Act 30 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2026/2693 The need for targeted criminal provisions and platforms’ responsibility to effectively address cyberbullying and online harassment 30 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2025/2060 Protection of minors online 26 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
6. 2025/2971 Protecting EU consumers against the practices of certain e-commerce platforms: the case of child-like sex dolls, weapons and other illegal products and material 26 Nov 2025 · 1 vote

Who backs what

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

The latest final votes, group by group