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1. Global role of the euro

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the global role of the euro, calling for the EU to reduce strategic dependencies and strengthen its capacity for autonomous action while promoting a more balanced international monetary and financial system. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it now formally backs a stronger international role for the euro within a more multipolar system. The report calls on the Commission, in close cooperation with the European Central Bank, to develop a comprehensive strategy for strengthening the international role of the euro and to submit it to Parliament and the Council for scrutiny.

   Economy & single market

   15 Sept 2026 · Resolutions · report by Rasmus Andresen · voted 14:05 · A-10-2026-0214 · 2025/2249

   Adopted 405–146–60 · by a large majority
2. Establishment of the digital euro

   Parliament adopted its position on a proposed EU law to establish a digital euro, a central bank digital currency for retail payments by consumers and businesses. The digital euro would complement cash and offer a sovereign, secure and accessible pan-European payment option, reducing reliance on non-European providers. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council and national parliaments.

   Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

   9 Jul 2026 · New laws · report by Fernando Navarrete Rojas · 1st reading · voted 13:19 · A-10-2026-0185 · 2023/0212

   Adopted 416–169–22 · by a large majority
3. Provision of digital euro services by payment services providers incorporated in Member States whose currency is not the euro and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1230 of the European Parliament and the Council

   The proposed law sets rules for payment service providers based in EU member states that do not use the euro to offer digital euro services, amending a 2021 regulation. Parliament adopted its position on the proposal, meaning it supports the draft regulation as amended. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially changes the proposal, and forwards its position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

   Economy & single marketDigital, AI & data

   9 Jul 2026 · New laws · committee report · 1st reading · A-10-2026-0183 · 2023/0211

   Adopted no count published
4. Amending Regulation (EU) No 806/2014 as regards early intervention measures, conditions for resolution and funding of resolution action

   The draft law amends the EU regulation on the resolution of failing banks, covering early intervention measures, conditions for resolution, and funding of resolution action. Parliament approved the Council's position at first reading, meaning the act is adopted as agreed between Parliament and the Council. Parliament instructs its President and Secretary-General to sign the act and arrange for its publication in the Official Journal.

   Economy & single market

   26 Mar 2026 · New laws · committee report · 2nd reading · A-10-2026-0067 · 2023/0111

   no count published
5. European Semester for economic policy coordination 2026

   Parliament adopted its position on the European Semester for economic policy coordination 2026, which coordinates EU countries' economic and budgetary policies. The text stresses the need to meet major investment needs, including for the green transition, competitiveness and defence, and calls for more country-specific recommendations on climate and social policies. Parliament also asks the Commission to rethink how country-specific recommendations are developed and followed up, involving Parliament and stakeholders more.

   Economy & single market

   11 Mar 2026 · Resolutions · report by Kira Marie Peter-Hansen · 27 ballots · voted 12:57 · A-10-2026-0036 · 2025/2214

   Adopted 392–219–18 · by a large majority
6. Appointment of the Vice-President of the European Central Bank

   Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

   10 Mar 2026 · Other

   Adopted 460–68–91 · by a large majority
7. European Central Bank – annual report 2025

   Parliament adopted its resolution on the European Central Bank's annual report for 2025, setting out its position on the ECB's activities and policies. The resolution stresses the ECB's primary mandate of price stability and its statutory independence, while calling for enhanced transparency and accountability to Parliament. It also invites the ECB to phase out government bond purchases, assess its inflation target, and consider climate risks within its mandate.

   Economy & single market

   10 Feb 2026 · Resolutions · report by Johan Van Overtveldt · 56 ballots · voted 13:07 · A-10-2026-0002 · 2025/2182

   Adopted 443–71–117 · by a large majority
8. Appointment of the Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank

   Parliament approved the appointment of Frank Elderson as Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank, endorsing the proposal to extend his term. The decision follows an evaluation of the candidate's credentials and a hearing held by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. Parliament will forward its decision to the Council, the Commission, the European Central Bank, and the governments of the member states.

   Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

   10 Feb 2026 · Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2026-0008 · 2025/0906

   Adopted 434–169–44 · by a large majority
9. Safeguarding and promoting financial stability amid economic uncertainties

   Parliament adopted a resolution on safeguarding and promoting financial stability amid economic uncertainties, covering risks from non-bank financial intermediaries, sovereign debt, and market corrections. The text calls for completing the Banking Union and advancing the Capital Markets Union to absorb shocks, while balancing integration with safeguards against contagion and systemic risks. It urges the Commission to enforce EU economic governance and enhance supervision, coordination, and crisis preparedness, including for cyber threats and hidden leverage.

   Economy & single market

   20 Jan 2026 · Resolutions · report by Johan Van Overtveldt · voted 13:10 · A-10-2025-0232 · 2025/2051

   Adopted 491–83–84 · by a large majority
10. Collection of statistical information by the European Central Bank

    Parliament adopted its position on a draft Council regulation updating rules on how the European Central Bank collects statistical information, following digital changes. The position approves the draft as amended, aiming to safeguard confidential data and align with EU data protection law. Parliament also asks the Council to notify it if it departs from the approved text and to consult it again on substantial changes.

    EU institutions & ParliamentEconomy & single market

    26 Nov 2025 · New laws · report by Aurore Lalucq · consultation · voted 12:31 · A-10-2025-0222 · 2025/0806

    Adopted 521–110–35 · by a large majority
11. Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro on 1 January 2026

    Parliament approved the Commission proposal for a Council decision allowing Bulgaria to adopt the euro on 1 January 2026. This means Parliament supports lifting Bulgaria's derogation and its entry into the euro area as its twenty-first member. Parliament asks the Council to notify it if it intends to depart from the approved text and to consult it again if it makes substantial amendments.

    Economy & single market

    8 Jul 2025 · New laws · report by Eva Maydell · consultation · 2 ballots · voted 13:29 · A-10-2025-0113 · 2025/0158

    Adopted 531–69–79 · by a large majority
12. European Semester for economic policy coordination 2025

    Parliament adopted a resolution on the European Semester for economic policy coordination in 2025, setting out its position on the EU's annual cycle of economic and budgetary policy coordination. The resolution calls for responsible fiscal policies, structural reforms, and productivity-enhancing investments, while stressing the need for rigorous and equitable implementation of the new EU economic governance framework. It also urges member states to fully implement Country-Specific Recommendations and to ensure that fiscal adjustments are not overly concentrated at the end of the adjustment period.

    Economy & single market

    12 Mar 2025 · Resolutions · committee report · 39 ballots · voted 12:07 · A-10-2025-0022 · 2024/2112

    Adopted 469–162–54 · by a large majority
13. Appointment of a member of the Single Resolution Board – Slavka Eley

    Parliament approved the appointment of Slavka Eley as Member of the Single Resolution Board for five years. The Single Resolution Board is the EU body that ensures orderly resolution of failing banks. The decision follows a hearing and evaluation of the candidate's credentials by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

    Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

    11 Mar 2025 · Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2025-0025 · 2025/0902

    Adopted 539–43–37 · by an overwhelming majority
14. Appointment of a member of the Single Resolution Board – Radek Urban

    Parliament approved the appointment of Radek Urban as Member of the Single Resolution Board for five years. The Single Resolution Board is the EU body that handles the resolution of failing banks. The decision follows a hearing and an evaluation of the candidate's credentials.

    Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

    11 Mar 2025 · Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2025-0024 · 2025/0901

    Adopted 562–19–67 · by an overwhelming majority
15. Appointment of the Vice-Chair of the Single Resolution Board – Miguel Carcaño Saenz Cenzano

    Parliament approved the appointment of Miguel Carcaño Saenz Cenzano as Vice-Chair of the Single Resolution Board for five years. The Single Resolution Board handles the resolution of failing banks under the EU's Single Resolution Mechanism. The decision follows a hearing and evaluation of the candidate's credentials by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

    Economy & single marketEU institutions & Parliament

    11 Mar 2025 · Resolutions · committee report · A-10-2025-0026 · 2025/0903

    Adopted 570–46–29 · by an overwhelming majority
16. European Central Bank – annual report 2024

    Parliament adopted its resolution on the European Central Bank's 2024 annual report, setting out its position on the ECB's policies and operations. The resolution stresses the ECB's primary objective of price stability, its political independence, and the need to avoid monetary financing of governments. It calls on the ECB to reduce its purchasing programmes and to reassess its economic models, while supporting the digital euro as a complement to cash.

    Economy & single market

    11 Feb 2025 · Resolutions · committee report · 60 ballots · voted 12:44 · A-10-2025-0003 · 2024/2054

    Adopted 378–233–26 · by a clear majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2025/2249 Global role of the euro 15 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2023/0211 Provision of digital euro services by payment services providers incorporated in Member States whose currency is not the euro and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1230 of the European Parliament and the Council 9 Jul 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2023/0212 Establishment of the digital euro 9 Jul 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2023/0111 Amending Regulation (EU) No 806/2014 as regards early intervention measures, conditions for resolution and funding of resolution action 26 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2025/2214 European Semester for economic policy coordination 2026 11 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
6. 2025/0906 Appointment of the Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank 10 Feb 2026 · 1 vote
7. 2025/2182 European Central Bank – annual report 2025 10 Feb 2026 · 1 vote
8. 2025/2051 Safeguarding and promoting financial stability amid economic uncertainties 20 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
9. 2025/0806 Collection of statistical information by the European Central Bank 26 Nov 2025 · 1 vote
10. 2025/0158 Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro on 1 January 2026 8 Jul 2025 · 1 vote
11. 2024/2112 European Semester for economic policy coordination 2025 12 Mar 2025 · 1 vote
12. 2025/0901 Appointment of a member of the Single Resolution Board – Radek Urban 11 Mar 2025 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 9 most recent final roll calls about euro & monetary union. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

The latest final votes, group by group