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1. The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external borders

   The text is a resolution on the recent hybrid attacks and the instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta, and on the need for a coordinated response to protect the EU's external borders. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it states its view that Ceuta and Melilla are integral parts of Spain and of the EU's external border, and that their protection is a matter of common European security. The text reaffirms that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ceuta and Melilla are non-negotiable, and expresses solidarity with the people of Ceuta over the pressure placed on them.

   Migration & asylum

   17 Sept 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 138 ballots · voted 13:35 · B-10-2026-0411 · 2026/2870

   Adopted 339–225–16 · by a clear majority
2. EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina

   The agreement allows the European Border and Coast Guard Agency to carry out operational activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including deploying border management teams with executive powers. Parliament gave its consent to the conclusion of the agreement, meaning the EU can now finalize it. Parliament asks the Agency to promptly inform it of activities under the agreement and to include assessments of third-country cooperation in its annual reports.

   Foreign affairsMigration & asylum

   21 Jan 2026 · Consent · report by Jaroslav Bžoch · consent procedure · voted 12:50 · A-10-2025-0248 · 2024/0305

   Adopted 565–83–14 · by an overwhelming majority
3. Revision of the Visa Suspension Mechanism

   Parliament adopted its position on a proposed law revising the EU's visa suspension mechanism, which allows temporarily suspending visa-free travel for third countries. The revision adds new suspension grounds, such as hybrid threats and investor citizenship schemes, and extends suspension periods. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal.

   Migration & asylumForeign affairs

   7 Oct 2025 · New laws · report by Matjaž Nemec · 1st reading · voted 13:25 · A-10-2025-0035 · 2023/0371

   Adopted 518–96–24 · by an overwhelming majority
4. Temporary derogation from certain provisions of Regulations (EU) 2017/2226 and (EU) 2016/399

   The European Parliament adopted its position on a regulation allowing a progressive start of operations for the Entry/Exit System (EES), a database registering entries and exits of third-country nationals at Schengen borders. The regulation temporarily derogates from certain rules to let member states phase in the EES over 180 days, instead of requiring a full simultaneous launch at all border points. Parliament asks the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council, Commission, and national parliaments.

   Migration & asylum

   8 Jul 2025 · New laws · report by Assita Kanko · 1st reading · voted 13:36 · A-10-2025-0082 · 2024/0315

   Adopted 572–42–67 · by an overwhelming majority
5. EU/Republic of Serbia agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in the Republic of Serbia

   The European Parliament voted on the agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Serbia on operational activities by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Serbia. Parliament gave its consent, meaning the agreement can be concluded. The agreement enables the Agency to conduct joint operations and deploy border management teams in Serbia, including at its borders with non-EU countries. Parliament asks the Agency to promptly inform it of implementation activities and to include cooperation assessments in annual reports.

   Foreign affairsMigration & asylum

   21 Jan 2025 · Consent · report by Karlo Ressler · consent procedure · voted 12:28 · A-10-2024-0027 · 2024/0074

   Adopted 505–90–43 · by a large majority
6. Amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards Vanuatu

   The proposal amends Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 to remove Vanuatu from the list of countries whose nationals are exempt from the visa requirement for short stays in the EU. Parliament adopted its position at first reading, taking over the Commission proposal, which means the visa exemption for Vanuatu will be cancelled. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter back if it substantially amends its proposal, and instructs its President to forward the position to the Council, the Commission, and national parliaments.

   Migration & asylumForeign affairs

   27 Nov 2024 · New laws · report by Paulo Cunha · 1st reading · voted 12:26 · A-10-2024-0015 · 2024/0128

   Adopted 627–6–37 · by an overwhelming majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2026/2870 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external borders 17 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2024/0305 EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina 21 Jan 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2023/0371 Revision of the Visa Suspension Mechanism 7 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
4. 2024/0315 Temporary derogation from certain provisions of Regulations (EU) 2017/2226 and (EU) 2016/399 8 Jul 2025 · 1 vote
5. 2024/0074 EU/Republic of Serbia agreement on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in the Republic of Serbia 21 Jan 2025 · 1 vote
6. 2024/0128 Amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 as regards Vanuatu 27 Nov 2024 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 6 most recent final roll calls about borders & schengen. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

The latest final votes, group by group