European Parliament Voting Analysis — Defence — May 18–21, 2026
During the May 18–21, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament addressed defence cooperation with non-EU partners, focusing on transatlantic ties.
EP voting block May 18–21, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
1 bills
45.8% avg margin
0 close calls (<20%)
1 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.
Most contested: EU-Canada Agreement laying down the conditions for the participation of Canadian (Passed, 45.8% margin).
ESN saw the most party-line defections (2).
During the May 18–21, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament addressed defence cooperation with non-EU partners, focusing on transatlantic ties. The main item was the approval of an agreement with Canada, which establishes the terms for Canadian companies and products to participate in procurement under the EU’s SAFE Instrument. This move reflects ongoing efforts to deepen defence collaboration between the EU and Canada, particularly in the context of shared security interests across the Atlantic. The vote underscores the Parliament’s support for integrating trusted partners into EU defence initiatives.
EU-Canada Agreement laying down the conditions for the participation of Canadian legal entities and products originating in Canada to procurement under the SAFE Instrument
This legislation approves the terms for Canadian companies and products to participate in procurement under the EU’s SAFE Instrument, a framework designed to enhance the security and resilience of the Union’s defence supply chains. The agreement reflects ongoing efforts to deepen EU-Canada cooperation in defence and security, building on their existing Strategic Partnership Agreement. The measure is significant as it opens sensitive EU defence procurement to a close partner outside the bloc, raising questions about strategic autonomy and transatlantic industrial ties.
A10-0144/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 466 · N 169 · A 14
Won by 297 votes (45.8%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- ESN 2: Petras Gražulis (Y), Volker Schnurrbusch (A)
- EPP 2: Angelika Winzig (N), Isabelle Le Callennec (A)
- Renew 2: Ciaran Mullooly (A), Michael Mcnamara (A)
- S&D 1: Marta Temido (N)
- Non-attached 1: Malika Sorel (A)
