European Parliament Voting Analysis — Agri-Food — May 18–21, 2026
During the May 18–21, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament addressed agri-food policy with a focus on international commodity agreements.
EP voting block May 18–21, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
1 bills
99.4% avg margin
0 close calls (<20%)
1 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.
Most contested: International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives: amendment of Article 36 (Passed, 99.4% margin).
Non-attached saw the most party-line defections (3).
During the May 18–21, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament addressed agri-food policy with a focus on international commodity agreements. The main item was the amendment of Article 36 of the International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, which governs trade and cooperation among major olive-producing countries, including several EU Member States and Mediterranean partners. The Parliament’s approval signals continued support for structured engagement in global agricultural markets, particularly in sectors central to southern European economies. This legislative activity underscores the EU’s commitment to maintaining stable frameworks for agricultural trade and production standards with its international partners.
International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives: amendment of Article 36
This bill amends Article 36 of the EU’s implementation of the International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, a framework overseen by the International Olive Council to regulate trade standards and promote cooperation among producing countries. The amendment updates EU obligations in line with recent changes to the agreement, aiming to support market stability and ensure alignment with international quality and labeling standards. The measure is particularly relevant for major EU olive oil producers such as Spain, Italy, and Greece, who benefit from harmonized rules in export markets.
A10-0101/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 644 · N 1 · A 2
Won by 643 votes (99.4%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- Non-attached 3: Grzegorz Braun (N), Kostas Papadakis (A), Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos (A)
