Environment: EU Parliament voting — Oct 05–08, 2026
During the October 2026 voting block, the European Parliament addressed measures related to environmental data governance, chemical safety, and international species protection.
EP voting block Oct 05–08, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
3 bills
44.9% avg margin
1 close calls (<20%)
3 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.
Most contested: Simplification de certaines exigences pour l’établissement de l’infrastructure d (Failed, 10.5% margin).
ECR saw the most party-line defections (10).
During the October 2026 voting block, the European Parliament addressed measures related to environmental data governance, chemical safety, and international species protection. MEPs rejected proposals to simplify requirements under the INSPIRE directive for spatial information infrastructure across the Union, as well as an objection concerning the regulation of lead in gunshot. The Parliament approved a decision enabling France to join the Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles, reinforcing EU engagement in transatlantic biodiversity agreements.
Simplification de certaines exigences pour l’établissement de l’infrastructure d’information géographique dans l’Union (INSPIRE) (Omnibus VIII sur la législation environnementale) - Simplification of certain requirements for spatial information infrastructure in the Union (INSPIRE) (Omnibus VIII on environmental legislation) - Vereinfachung bestimmter Anforderungen an die Geodateninfrastruktur in der Union (INSPIRE) (Omnibus-Paket VIII zum Umweltrecht)
This proposal aimed to streamline requirements under the INSPIRE Directive, which coordinates the sharing and accessibility of spatial environmental data across EU Member States. The bill formed part of the Omnibus VIII package on environmental legislation, reflecting ongoing efforts to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining effective environmental governance. The outcome reflects ongoing debates over balancing regulatory simplification with the need for robust data infrastructure to support EU environmental policy objectives.
A10-0233/2026
No final vote recorded
Latest vote: Y 281 · N 350 · A 24
Latest gap 69 votes (10.5%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- ECR 6: Claudiu-Richard Târziu (Y), Cristian Terheş (Y), Gheorghe Piperea (Y), Pietro Fiocchi (A), Reinis Pozņaks (Y), Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza (Y)
- S&D 6: Adnan Dibrani (A), Heléne Fritzon (A), Johan Danielsson (A), Maria Grapini (A), Nils Ušakovs (N), Sofie Eriksson (A)
- ESN 4: Milan Mazurek (A), Milan Uhrík (A), Petras Gražulis (A), Sarah Knafo (Y)
- EPP 3: Magdalena Adamowicz (Y), Manuela Ripa (Y), Pilar Del Castillo Vera (Y)
- Greens/EFA 1: Mārtiņš Staķis (A)
Objection formulée conformément à l'article 115, paragraphes 2 et 3 et paragraphe 4, point c), du règlement intérieur: Plomb dans la grenaille de chasse - Objection pursuant to Rule 115(2), (3) and (4)(c): Lead in gunshot - Einwand gemäß Artikel 115 Absätze 2, 3 und 4 Buchstabe c der Geschäftsordnung: Blei in Schrotmunition
This objection sought to block restrictions on the use of lead in gunshot, a measure aimed at reducing environmental contamination and protecting wildlife, particularly in wetlands. The issue is contentious, as lead ammunition is widely used in hunting across several EU member states, and its regulation has implications for both public health and rural economies. The debate reflects broader tensions between environmental policy objectives and traditional practices, with divisions evident across party lines and within national delegations.
B10-0432/2026
No final vote recorded
Latest vote: Y 193 · N 331 · A 22
Latest gap 138 votes (25.3%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- Renew 5: Ana Vasconcelos (A), Ciaran Mullooly (Y), Elisabetta Gualmini (A), Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann (Y), Michael Mcnamara (Y)
- ECR 4: Assita Kanko (N), Johan Van Overtveldt (N), Kris Van Dijck (N), Laurence Trochu (A)
- S&D 4: Camilla Laureti (Y), Giorgio Gori (Y), Irene Tinagli (Y), Pierfrancesco Maran (Y)
- Patriots 3: Marieke Ehlers (A), Rachel Blom (A), Sebastian Kruis (A)
- ESN 1: Stanisław Tyszka (A)
- The Left 1: Merja Kyllönen (Y)
Décision habilitant la France à adhérer à la convention interaméricaine pour la protection et la conservation des tortues marines - Empowering France to accede to the Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles - Ermächtigung Frankreichs, dem Interamerikanischen Übereinkommen zum Schutz und zur Erhaltung der Meeresschildkröten beizutreten
This decision authorizes France to join the Inter-American Convention for the Protection and Conservation of Sea Turtles, an international agreement focused on safeguarding endangered marine turtle species across the Americas. Accession allows France to participate in coordinated conservation measures, particularly relevant given its overseas territories in the Caribbean and South America. The move aligns with broader EU commitments to biodiversity protection and international environmental cooperation.
A10-0095/2026
No final vote recorded
Latest vote: Y 656 · N 2 · A 4
Latest gap 654 votes (98.8%)
Broke with party on this vote
- Non-attached 4: Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă (A), Grzegorz Braun (A), Kostas Papadakis (A), Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos (A)
- Patriots 1: Kinga Gál (N)
- Renew 1: Lukas Sieper (N)
