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1. Erasmus+ programme 2028-2034

   ✦ AI The proposal would set up the Erasmus+ programme for the period 2028-2034 and repeal Regulations (EU) 2021/817 and (EU) 2021/888. Parliament adopted its position on the law at first reading, which is the starting point for agreeing the final text with the Council. Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal, and instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

   Jobs, social affairs & equalityEU budget & funds

   22 Oct 2026 · New laws · report by Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski · 1st reading · 35 ballots · voted 13:12 · A-10-2026-0257 · 2025/0222

   Adopted 454–34–93 · by a large majority

2. Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure

   Genetically modified soybean MON 87769

   ✦ AI Parliament voted on a motion for a resolution on a draft Commission decision to renew the authorisation for placing on the market products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified soybean MON 87769. Parliament adopted the resolution, meaning it states its position that the draft decision exceeds the implementing powers provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 and is not consistent with Union law. Parliament calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft implementing decision and not to renew the authorisation of the GM soybean. It also asks the Commission to require an updated assessment of nutritional and compositional changes, to take account of current risk-assessment methodologies, and to strengthen post-market monitoring.

   Jobs, social affairs & equality

   21 Oct 2026 · Objections · motion for a resolution · 3 ballots · voted 13:50 · B-10-2026-0469 · 2026/2880

   Adopted 442–196–9 · by a large majority
3. Pilot project on European Schools Alliances and its contribution to citizenship education, democratic competences and European values

   ✦ AI Parliament set out its position on the pilot project on European Schools Alliances and what it should contribute to citizenship education, democratic competences and European values. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it now formally states what it wants the Commission to do with the pilot project. It asks the Commission to keep citizenship education politically pluralistic, to respect parents' rights over their children's upbringing, and to limit student exchanges to the 27 member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. It also calls for solid subject knowledge, mathematics, science, technology and engineering, classical languages and Europe's cultural heritage to be central, and for new structures to show clear added value over existing Erasmus+ instruments.

   Jobs, social affairs & equality

   8 Oct 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 11 ballots · voted 13:07 · B-10-2026-0437 · 2026/2713

   Adopted 443–98–47 · by a large majority
4. Monday’s agenda – Request by the ECR Group – Escalating student riots in France

   Jobs, social affairs & equality

   5 Oct 2026 · Agenda · voted 18:14

   Adopted 217–198–4 · narrowly
5. Implementation of the Council Recommendation on a Bridge to Jobs – Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a report on how the Council Recommendation on a Bridge to Jobs – Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee has been put into practice. The report examines the Youth Guarantee, a commitment to offer every young person under 30 good quality employment, continued education, an apprenticeship or a traineeship within four months of becoming unemployed or leaving education. By adopting the text, Parliament made it its official position, setting out findings on the scheme and calling for stronger monitoring, better data on young people not in employment, education or training, and more resources.

   EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equality

   15 Sept 2026 · Resolutions · report by Hristo Petrov · 27 ballots · voted 13:55 · A-10-2026-0218 · 2025/2184

   Adopted 530–77–61 · by a large majority
6. The EU Youth Strategy 2019–2027

   ✦ AI This report examines how the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027 was put into practice, focusing on policy coherence, youth inclusion and participation, access to quality education and training, volunteering and youth work. Parliament adopted the text as its official position, meaning it sets out Parliament's view on how the strategy has worked and what should come next. The report recommends that the final years of the strategy focus on managing the transition to new youth priorities and that the Commission integrate emerging topics into the remaining implementation period. It also aims to prepare the ground for the framework that will follow the strategy after 2027.

   Jobs, social affairs & equality

   15 Sept 2026 · Resolutions · report by Sabrina Repp · 20 ballots · voted 14:02 · A-10-2026-0219 · 2025/2115

   Adopted 477–124–66 · by a large majority
7. A new strategy for media literacy and digital learning

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on a new strategy for media literacy and digital learning, setting out its position on the topic. The text stresses the importance of these skills for democracy and calls for coordinated EU action, including better enforcement of existing media and digital rules. It also asks for sustainable funding, monitoring of national measures, and involvement of educators, youth, and civil society in policy design.

   Jobs, social affairs & equalityDigital, AI & data

   7 Jul 2026 · Resolutions · report by Marcos Ros Sempere · 17 ballots · voted 13:54 · A-10-2026-0173 · 2025/2181

   Adopted 447–128–78 · by a large majority
8. Financial literacy and the rise of finfluencers in the context of the savings and investments union

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on financial literacy and the rise of finfluencers in the context of the savings and investments union. The text calls for financial education throughout life, targeted support for vulnerable groups, and measures to make online financial content safer. It also asks for guidance and standards for finfluencers, including clear labelling and risk warnings, and for platforms to help tackle harmful content.

   Jobs, social affairs & equalityEconomy & single market

   30 Apr 2026 · Resolutions · report by Lídia Pereira · voted 13:20 · A-10-2026-0082 · 2025/2209

   Adopted 502–46–42 · by an overwhelming majority
9. Role of EU policies in shaping the European Sport Model

   ✦ AI Parliament adopted a resolution on the role of EU policies in shaping the European Sport Model, which promotes sport as a public good and supports its social, health, and economic benefits. The text calls for protecting the model's principles, such as fairness and solidarity, and for stronger EU action on governance, financial solidarity, and inclusion in sport. MEPs ask the Commission to develop guidelines on EU law for sport, study financial solidarity mechanisms, and support volunteering, among other recommendations.

   Jobs, social affairs & equality

   7 Oct 2025 · Resolutions · report by Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski · voted 13:27 · A-10-2025-0157 · 2025/2035

   Adopted 552–52–35 · by an overwhelming majority
10. A new vision for the European Universities alliances

    ✦ AI The European Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its vision for the European Universities alliances, networks of universities that promote student mobility and pedagogical innovation. The text calls for strengthening the alliances' capacity for innovation, including in critical and strategic sectors, and for securing their funding and long-term sustainability. Parliament emphasizes the importance of academic freedom and sees the alliances as a tool to attract academics globally and enhance EU competitiveness and sovereignty.

    Jobs, social affairs & equality

    11 Sept 2025 · Resolutions · report by Laurence Farreng · 2 ballots · voted 13:20 · A-10-2025-0135 · 2025/2036

    Adopted 461–100–48 · by a large majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2025/0222 Erasmus+ programme 2028-2034 22 Oct 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2026/2880 Genetically modified soybean MON 87769 21 Oct 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2026/2713 Pilot project on European Schools Alliances and its contribution to citizenship education, democratic competences and European values 8 Oct 2026 · 1 vote
4. 2025/2115 The EU Youth Strategy 2019–2027 15 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
5. 2025/2184 Implementation of the Council Recommendation on a Bridge to Jobs – Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee 15 Sept 2026 · 1 vote
6. 2025/2181 A new strategy for media literacy and digital learning 7 Jul 2026 · 1 vote
7. 2025/2209 Financial literacy and the rise of finfluencers in the context of the savings and investments union 30 Apr 2026 · 1 vote
8. 2025/2035 Role of EU policies in shaping the European Sport Model 7 Oct 2025 · 1 vote
9. 2025/2036 A new vision for the European Universities alliances 11 Sept 2025 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 9 most recent final roll-call votes about education, youth & culture.

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.