Defence: EU Parliament voting — Sep 14–17, 2026
During the September 14–17, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament addressed defence cooperation with a focus on provisional agreements involving Finland.
EP voting block Sep 14–17, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
1 bills
68.4% avg margin
0 close calls (<20%)
1 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.
Most contested: A10-0275/2025 - Pekka Toveri, Anna-Maja Henriksson - Accord provisoire - Am 69 (Passed, 68.4% margin).
The Left saw the most party-line defections (8).
During the September 14–17, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament addressed defence cooperation with a focus on provisional agreements involving Finland. The main legislative item, led by Finnish MEPs Pekka Toveri and Anna-Maja Henriksson, centred on advancing joint defence initiatives and reinforcing security commitments within the EU framework. The debate reflected ongoing efforts to strengthen collective defence arrangements in Northern Europe, particularly in response to evolving regional security challenges. The Parliament’s approval signals continued support for deepening defence integration among member states.
A10-0275/2025 - Pekka Toveri, Anna-Maja Henriksson - Accord provisoire - Am 69
This provisional accord, advanced by Finnish MEPs Pekka Toveri and Anna-Maja Henriksson, addresses updates to EU defence cooperation frameworks. The bill reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen collective security and streamline joint procurement or operational standards among member states, responding to heightened security concerns in Europe. Its passage signals continued momentum for deeper integration in defence policy, a topic of particular relevance given evolving threats on the EU’s eastern flank.
A10-0275/2025
No final vote recorded
Latest vote: Y 548 · N 92 · A 27
Latest gap 456 votes (68.4%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- The Left 8: Anja Hazekamp (A), Hanna Gedin (Y), Jonas Sjöstedt (Y), Jussi Saramo (Y), Li Andersson (Y), Merja Kyllönen (Y), Nikos Pappas (A), Per Clausen (Y)
- S&D 6: Alex Agius Saliba (A), Cecilia Strada (N), Daniel Attard (A), Jonás Fernández (N), Marco Tarquinio (N), Thomas Bajada (A)
- ECR 4: Emmanouil Fragkos (A), Galato Alexandraki (A), Georgiana Teodorescu (N), Gheorghe Piperea (N)
- ESN 1: Petras Gražulis (A)
- Renew 1: Michael Mcnamara (A)
