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1. Protection of adults: jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of measures and cooperation

   ✦ AI The draft regulation sets out European Union rules on which country's authorities handle, and which law applies to, protection measures for adults and their representatives in cross-border situations. Parliament adopted the text as its official position at first reading, which carries political weight but does not create law. The report aims to bring the framework of the 2000 Hague Convention on the International Protection of Adults into EU law for legal clarity, aligned with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and centred on personal autonomy. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

   Justice, rule of law & rights

   20 Oct 2026 · New laws · report by Jana Toom · 1st reading · voted 13:27 · A-10-2025-0128 · 2023/0169

   Adopted 531–93–41 · by a large majority
2. Hague Convention (1980) on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: accession of Cabo Verde

   ✦ AI The proposal authorises EU member states to accept, in the Union's interest, Cabo Verde's accession to the 1980 Hague Convention on international child abduction. Parliament approved the authorisation, meaning member states can now accept the accession, making the Convention effective in cases involving the EU and Cabo Verde. Parliament forwards its position to the Council, the Commission, member states' governments and parliaments, and the Hague Conference's Permanent Bureau.

   Foreign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

   17 Jun 2026 · New laws · report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk · consultation · voted 14:03 · A-10-2026-0157 · 2026/0041

   Adopted 659–1–1 · by an overwhelming majority
3. Harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed directive harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law across the EU. The directive aims to make insolvency proceedings more uniform and efficient, protecting businesses and creditors. Parliament's amendments include strengthening avoidance actions, improving asset tracing, and removing rules on simplified winding-up for microenterprises. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

   Economy & single marketJustice, rule of law & rights

   10 Mar 2026 · New laws · report by Emil Radev · 1st reading · 19 ballots · voted 13:11 · A-10-2025-0126 · 2022/0408

   Adopted 498–90–28 · by an overwhelming majority
4. Accession of the Republic of Albania to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on Albania joining the 2019 Hague Convention on recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in civil or commercial matters. The resolution supports Albania's accession, which will apply between the EU and Albania from 1 March 2026. Parliament recalls that the EU's formal decision procedure under Article 218(6) TFEU must still be followed.

   Justice, rule of law & rightsForeign affairs

   12 Feb 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · B-10-2026-0102 · 2025/3048

   Adopted no count published
5. Accession of Montenegro to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution supporting Montenegro's accession to the 2019 Judgments Convention on recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in civil or commercial matters. The accession will enter into force for Montenegro on 1 March 2026, making the Convention applicable between the EU and Montenegro. Parliament also recalls that the EU's internal decision-making procedure under Article 218(6) TFEU must still be followed.

   Justice, rule of law & rightsForeign affairs

   12 Feb 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · B-10-2026-0101 · 2025/3047

   Adopted no count published
6. Insolvency proceedings: replacing Annexes A and B

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted its position on a proposed regulation updating the annexes of the EU law on cross-border insolvency proceedings. The annexes list the national procedures covered by the regulation, and the update reflects changes in member states' laws. Parliament asks the Commission to consult it again if the proposal is substantially amended.

   Justice, rule of law & rights

   10 Sept 2025 · New laws · report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk · 1st reading · voted 14:20 · A-10-2025-0127 · 2025/0023

   Adopted 662–3–2 · by an overwhelming majority
7. The United Kingdom accession to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution supporting the United Kingdom's accession to the 2019 Judgments Convention on recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in civil or commercial matters. The resolution welcomes the Commission's positive assessments and backs the accession, which would make the Convention applicable between the EU and the UK from 1 July 2025. Parliament reiterates that the EU's internal procedure under Article 218(6) TFEU must still be followed for establishing the EU position on third-country accessions.

   Foreign affairsJustice, rule of law & rights

   19 Jun 2025 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · B-10-2025-0273 · 2025/2709

   Adopted no count published

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2023/0169 Protection of adults: jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of measures and cooperation 20 Oct 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2026/0041 Hague Convention (1980) on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: accession of Cabo Verde 17 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2022/0408 Harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law 10 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2025/3047 Accession of Montenegro to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters 12 Feb 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2025/3048 Accession of the Republic of Albania to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters 12 Feb 2026 · 1 vote
6. 2025/0023 Insolvency proceedings: replacing Annexes A and B 10 Sept 2025 · 1 vote
7. 2025/2709 The United Kingdom accession to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters 19 Jun 2025 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 4 most recent final roll-call votes about civil law & consumers’ access to justice.

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.