European Parliament Voting Analysis — Environment — Apr 27–30, 2026
During the April 27–30, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on legislative measures aimed at strengthening environmental regulation and market stability across the EU.
EP voting block Apr 27–30, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
4 bills
69.4% avg margin
0 close calls (<20%)
4 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.
Most contested: REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Coun (Passed, 48.6% margin).
EPP saw the most party-line defections (26).
During the April 27–30, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on legislative measures aimed at strengthening environmental regulation and market stability across the EU. Amendments to the market stability reserve extended coverage to buildings, road transport, and additional sectors, reflecting a broader approach to emissions management. Several bills addressed chemical regulation, including reforms to the European Chemicals Agency, simplification of procedures for chemical products, and extended data protection periods, with implications for compliance and industry oversight in all member states. The legislative activity signals a coordinated effort to update and harmonise environmental standards, particularly in the context of cross-border markets and regulatory frameworks.
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision (EU) 2015/1814 as regards the market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sectors
This bill amends the EU’s Market Stability Reserve (MSR), a mechanism designed to regulate the supply of emission allowances under the Emissions Trading System (ETS), to extend its scope to buildings, road transport, and additional sectors. The reform is part of the EU’s broader Fit for 55 package, aiming to accelerate emissions reductions and ensure the ETS remains effective as new sectors are integrated. The proposal reflects ongoing debates among member states and party groups over the pace and distributional impacts of climate policy, especially as it affects households and small businesses.
A10-0098/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 433 · N 120 · A 91
Won by 313 votes (48.6%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- EPP 19: Adrián Vázquez Lázara (A), Antonio López-Istúriz White (A), Borja Giménez Larraz (A), Dolors Montserrat (A), Elena Nevado Del Campo (A), Esteban González Pons (A), Fernando Navarrete Rojas (A), Francisco José Millán Mon (A) …
- Renew 6: Benoit Cassart (A), Hilde Vautmans (A), Jana Toom (A), Olivier Chastel (A), Sophie Wilmès (A), Urmas Paet (A)
- ESN 5: Marcin Sypniewski (N), René Aust (N), Roberto Vannacci (A), Sarah Knafo (A), Stanisław Tyszka (N)
- S&D 3: Elio Di Rupo (A), Estelle Ceulemans (A), Maria Grapini (A)
- Greens/EFA 1: Anna Strolenberg (N)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Chemicals Agency and amending Regulations (EC) No 1907/2006, (EU) No 528/2012, (EU) No 649/2012 and (EU) 2019/1021
This regulation restructures the European Chemicals Agency’s mandate and updates several cornerstone EU chemicals laws, including REACH, biocides, prior informed consent, and persistent organic pollutants. The reform aims to streamline chemical safety oversight, improve transparency, and align with the EU’s broader environmental and public health objectives. The legislation is significant as it affects industry compliance, cross-border chemical trade, and the EU’s commitments under international agreements such as the Stockholm Convention.
A10-0093/2026
No final vote recorded
Latest vote: Y 526 · N 56 · A 69
Latest gap 470 votes (72.2%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- ECR 8: Beatrice Timgren (N), Charlie Weimers (N), Dick Erixon (N), Emmanouil Fragkos (A), Galato Alexandraki (A), Jaak Madison (N), Kristoffer Storm (N), Sebastian Tynkkynen (N)
- ESN 4: Ivan David (Y), Petras Gražulis (A), Roberto Vannacci (A), Sarah Knafo (A)
- EPP 2: Christian Ehler (A), Niclas Herbst (A)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EC) No 1272/2008, (EC) No 1223/2009 and (EU) 2019/1009 as regards simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products
This regulation amends existing EU laws on the classification, labelling, and packaging of chemicals, cosmetics, and fertilising products, aiming to streamline administrative procedures and reduce compliance burdens for manufacturers. The initiative responds to industry and member state calls for greater regulatory efficiency while maintaining high safety standards under the EU’s chemicals strategy for sustainability. The changes affect key frameworks such as the CLP Regulation and the Cosmetics Regulation, with implications for market access and oversight across the single market.
A10-0104/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 540 · N 60 · A 45
Won by 480 votes (74.4%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- Patriots 13: Afroditi Latinopoulou (A), Anna Maria Cisint (N), Elisabeth Dieringer (A), Georg Mayer (A), Gerald Hauser (A), Harald Vilimsky (A), Isabella Tovaglieri (N), Jorge Martín Frías (A) …
- S&D 4: Csaba Molnár (N), Elio Di Rupo (N), Estelle Ceulemans (N), Klára Dobrev (N)
- Renew 2: Christophe Grudler (A), Yvan Verougstraete (A)
- EPP 1: Tomáš Zdechovský (N)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on amending Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 as regards the extension of certain data protection periods
This regulation amends the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (No 528/2012) to extend the periods during which data submitted for the approval of biocidal products and active substances are protected from use by competitors. The extension aims to incentivize investment in research and innovation by ensuring longer commercial exclusivity for companies that generate safety and efficacy data. The measure responds to industry concerns about the costs of compliance and aligns with broader EU efforts to balance public health, environmental safety, and market competitiveness in the chemicals sector.
A10-0094/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 591 · N 54 · A 8
Won by 537 votes (82.2%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- EPP 4: Dóra Dávid (A), Eszter Lakos (A), Gabriella Gerzsenyi (A), Kinga Kollár (A)
- ESN 2: Marcin Sypniewski (N), Stanisław Tyszka (N)
- Greens/EFA 2: Alice Kuhnke (A), Pär Holmgren (A)
- S&D 1: Nikolas Farantouris (N)
