Construction & Housing: EU Parliament voting — Oct 19–22, 2026
During the October 19–22, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on advancing urban policy through cohesion measures.
EP voting block Oct 19–22, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
1 bills
88.4% avg margin
0 close calls (<20%)
1 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.
Most contested: La politique de cohésion, moteur de la mise en œuvre du programme de l’UE pour l (Passed, 88.4% margin).
ECR saw the most party-line defections (9).
During the October 19–22, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on advancing urban policy through cohesion measures. The adopted legislation emphasizes the role of EU cohesion policy as a key driver for implementing the Union’s urban agenda, aiming to support sustainable development and regeneration in cities across member states. The vote reflects a broad consensus on strengthening the EU’s approach to urban challenges, with particular attention to coordinated investment and policy alignment at the local level. This legislative action underscores the Parliament’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life in European cities through targeted construction and housing initiatives.
La politique de cohésion, moteur de la mise en œuvre du programme de l’UE pour les villes
This bill addresses the role of EU cohesion policy in advancing the Union’s urban agenda, focusing on how structural funds and investment tools can support sustainable development in cities. It is significant as it seeks to align regional funding mechanisms with the priorities of the EU Urban Agenda, including affordable housing, climate adaptation, and social inclusion. The legislation comes amid ongoing debates over the allocation of cohesion funds and the balance between national and local priorities in urban policy implementation.
A10-0263/2026
No final vote recorded
Latest vote: Y 597 · N 20 · A 36
Latest gap 577 votes (88.4%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- ECR 9: Assita Kanko (A), Beatrice Timgren (N), Charlie Weimers (N), Dick Erixon (N), Jessika Van Leeuwen (A), Kristoffer Storm (N), Kris Van Dijck (A), Sander Smit (A) …
- EPP 5: Alexander Bernhuber (A), Angelika Winzig (A), Henrik Dahl (A), Lukas Mandl (A), Sophia Kircher (A)
- Renew 4: Andreas Glück (A), Jan-Christoph Oetjen (A), Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann (A), Moritz Körner (A)
- The Left 2: Hanna Gedin (A), Jonas Sjöstedt (A)
- Greens/EFA 1: Saskia Bricmont (A)
