European Parliament Voting Analysis — Agri-Food — Mar 25–26, 2026
During the March 25–26, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament addressed agri-food trade relations in the context of Brexit’s aftermath.
EP voting block Mar 25–26, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
1 bills
93.9% avg margin
0 close calls (<20%)
1 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.
Most contested: RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the (Passed, 93.9% margin).
The Left saw the most party-line defections (7).
During the March 25–26, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament addressed agri-food trade relations in the context of Brexit’s aftermath. Members approved an agreement between the European Union and the People’s Republic of China that adjusts tariff rate quotas under the EU’s WTO schedule to reflect the United Kingdom’s withdrawal. This measure ensures continuity and legal certainty in agricultural market access commitments between the EU and China, aligning with obligations under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994. The vote underscores ongoing efforts to recalibrate international trade arrangements following changes in the EU’s composition.
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the People`s Republic of China pursuant to Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union
This recommendation concerns the EU’s formal approval of an agreement with China to adjust tariff rate quotas (TRQs) on agricultural and food products, following the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the EU. The changes are required under Article XXVIII of the GATT to redistribute import quotas that were previously shared with the UK, ensuring that EU trade commitments remain consistent under World Trade Organization rules. The agreement reflects ongoing efforts to stabilize trade relations with key partners and maintain predictable market access for exporters and importers after Brexit.
A10-0026/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 602 · N 3 · A 33
Won by 599 votes (93.9%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- The Left 7: Anja Hazekamp (N), Hanna Gedin (Y), Jussi Saramo (Y), Li Andersson (Y), Merja Kyllönen (Y), Nikos Pappas (Y), Sebastian Everding (N)
- Non-attached 4: Kateřina Konečná (A), Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos (A), Maria Zacharia (N), Ondřej Dostál (A)
