European Parliament Voting Analysis — Finance & Insurance — Jul 6–9, 2026
During the July 6–9, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on strengthening the EU’s financial architecture and competitiveness.
EP voting block Jul 6–9, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
5 bills
33.1% avg margin
1 close calls (<20%)
5 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.
Most contested: Financial activities of the European Investment Bank Group – annual report 2025 (Passed, 5.7% margin).
EPP saw the most party-line defections (57).
During the July 6–9, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on strengthening the EU’s financial architecture and competitiveness. MEPs approved the annual report on the European Investment Bank Group’s activities and advanced legislative groundwork for a 28th tax regime, aimed at harmonizing tax options across member states. The Parliament also endorsed the creation of a coherent tax framework for the EU’s financial sector and gave its backing to the establishment of a digital euro, signaling support for a central bank digital currency. Additionally, the session addressed the regulatory challenges posed by digital assets, with measures intended to safeguard the competitiveness and integrity of the EU’s financial system.
Financial activities of the European Investment Bank Group – annual report 2025
This report reviews the financial activities of the European Investment Bank Group for 2025, assessing its role in supporting EU policy objectives through lending, investment, and advisory services. The annual evaluation scrutinizes how the EIB Group allocates resources to priorities such as climate action, innovation, and cohesion across member states. The report also addresses the effectiveness and transparency of the EIB’s operations, which are central to debates on the EU’s capacity to mobilize investment for strategic challenges.
A10-0170/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 316 · N 280 · A 39
Won by 36 votes (5.7%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- S&D 5: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (Y), Christel Schaldemose (Y), Maria Grapini (A), Marianne Vind (Y), Niels Fuglsang (Y)
- Greens/EFA 2: Mārtiņš Staķis (Y), Virginijus Sinkevičius (Y)
- Renew 1: Urmas Paet (N)
Feasibility of a 28th tax regime and its potential to support EU competitiveness
This report examines the feasibility of introducing a "28th tax regime," an optional EU-level tax framework that would exist alongside national systems. The initiative aims to simplify cross-border operations for businesses, particularly SMEs, by providing a harmonized alternative to the patchwork of national tax rules. The proposal is positioned as a potential tool to enhance EU competitiveness and deepen the single market, but it raises questions about subsidiarity and the balance of fiscal powers between EU institutions and Member States.
A10-0167/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 365 · N 192 · A 39
Won by 173 votes (29.0%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- EPP 11: Branko Grims (A), Céline Imart (A), Christophe Gomart (A), David Casa (N), François-Xavier Bellamy (A), Henrik Dahl (N), Isabelle Le Callennec (A), Miriam Lexmann (A) …
- S&D 9: Adnan Dibrani (A), Alex Agius Saliba (A), Daniel Attard (A), Estelle Ceulemans (N), Evin Incir (A), Heléne Fritzon (A), Johan Danielsson (A), Sofie Eriksson (A) …
- Patriots 5: Anna Maria Cisint (A), Isabella Tovaglieri (A), Paolo Borchia (A), Silvia Sardone (A), Susanna Ceccardi (A)
- Greens/EFA 4: Alice Kuhnke (A), Isabella Lövin (A), Pär Holmgren (A), Sara Matthieu (N)
- Renew 4: Barry Andrews (N), Barry Cowen (N), Billy Kelleher (N), Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (N)
- ECR 2: Jessika Van Leeuwen (A), Sander Smit (A)
- ESN 1: Sarah Knafo (A)
A coherent tax framework for the EU's financial sector
This bill establishes a unified tax framework for the EU’s financial sector, aiming to reduce regulatory fragmentation and prevent tax arbitrage across member states. The initiative responds to longstanding concerns about uneven tax treatment of financial institutions, which has complicated cross-border operations and undermined the single market. The proposal aligns with broader efforts by the European Commission to harmonize financial regulation and close loopholes exploited by multinational firms, particularly in light of recent debates on fair taxation and financial stability.
A10-0169/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 417 · N 152 · A 85
Won by 265 votes (40.5%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- EPP 17: Christophe Gomart (N), Csaba Bogdán (A), David Casa (A), Dimitris Tsiodras (N), Eleonora Meleti (N), Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi (N), Emmanouil Kefalogiannis (N), Eszter Lakos (A) …
- Patriots 12: Antonín Staněk (Y), António Tânger Corrêa (Y), Jana Nagyová (Y), Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová (Y), Jaroslav Bžoch (Y), Jaroslav Knot (Y), Klara Dostalova (Y), Majbritt Birkholm (Y) …
- The Left 6: João Oliveira (N), Marc Botenga (N), Merja Kyllönen (Y), Nikos Pappas (Y), Özlem Demirel (N), Rudi Kennes (N)
- S&D 4: Alex Agius Saliba (A), Costas Mavrides (A), Daniel Attard (A), Thomas Bajada (A)
Establishment of the digital euro
This legislation establishes the legal and regulatory framework for the introduction of a digital euro, a central bank digital currency issued by the European Central Bank. The measure aims to modernize the EU’s payments infrastructure, enhance financial inclusion, and provide a public alternative to private digital payment solutions. The digital euro initiative has prompted debate over privacy, monetary sovereignty, and the potential impact on commercial banks, reflecting broader discussions within the eurozone about the future of digital finance.
A10-0185/2026
No final vote recorded
Latest vote: Y 415 · N 169 · A 22
Latest gap 246 votes (40.6%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- EPP 28: Alice Teodorescu Måwe (A), Andrzej Halicki (N), Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz (N), Bartosz Arłukowicz (N), Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski (A), Branko Grims (N), Céline Imart (A), Christophe Gomart (A) …
- Renew 4: Ana Vasconcelos (N), Christine Singer (N), Engin Eroglu (N), João Cotrim De Figueiredo (N)
- The Left 2: Anja Hazekamp (N), João Oliveira (N)
Digital assets – challenges for the competitiveness and integrity of the European Union’s financial system
This bill addresses the regulatory and competitive implications of digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies and tokenized securities, for the EU’s financial system. It aims to strengthen the integrity of financial markets while ensuring the EU remains competitive in the global digital finance landscape, responding to concerns about market fragmentation, illicit finance, and regulatory arbitrage. The legislation comes amid ongoing debates over the adequacy of the existing Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework and the need for further harmonization across member states.
A10-0186/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 390 · N 86 · A 133
Won by 304 votes (49.9%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- S&D 12: Aurore Lalucq (A), Christophe Clergeau (A), Claire Fita (A), Eric Sargiacomo (A), Estelle Ceulemans (A), Lara Wolters (A), Marit Maij (A), Mohammed Chahim (A) …
- The Left 3: Elena Kountoura (A), Merja Kyllönen (A), Per Clausen (A)
- EPP 1: Fulvio Martusciello (N)
- Greens/EFA 1: Virginijus Sinkevičius (Y)
- Renew 1: Stine Bosse (N)
