European Parliament Voting Analysis — Finance & Insurance — Mar 9–12, 2026
During the March 9–12, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on economic governance and social priorities within the EU.
EP voting block Mar 9–12, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
3 bills
34.9% avg margin
0 close calls (<20%)
3 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.
Most contested: REPORT on European Semester for economic policy coordination 2026 (Passed, 27.7% margin).
EPP saw the most party-line defections (21).
During the March 9–12, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on economic governance and social priorities within the EU. Members endorsed both the main European Semester report for economic policy coordination and its accompanying annual report on employment and social priorities, reaffirming support for coordinated fiscal and social policy across member states. However, the Parliament rejected a proposed directive aimed at harmonising aspects of insolvency law, signaling persistent divisions over deeper legal integration in the area of cross-border insolvency proceedings. These votes reflect ongoing debates about the balance between national autonomy and EU-level standardisation in economic and financial regulation.
REPORT on European Semester for economic policy coordination 2026
This report addresses the European Semester, the EU’s annual framework for coordinating member states’ economic and fiscal policies. The 2026 iteration focuses on aligning national budgets and structural reforms with the EU’s fiscal rules and economic priorities, including the green and digital transitions. The European Semester plays a central role in monitoring economic convergence and stability across the euro area, making it a key mechanism for enforcing the Stability and Growth Pact and guiding post-pandemic recovery efforts.
A10-0036/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 392 · N 218 · A 18
Won by 174 votes (27.7%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- Patriots 6: Jana Nagyová (A), Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová (A), Jaroslav Bžoch (A), Klara Dostalova (A), Ondřej Knotek (A), Tomáš Kubín (A)
- ECR 4: Jessika Van Leeuwen (A), Johan Van Overtveldt (A), Kris Van Dijck (A), Veronika Vrecionová (A)
- Non-attached 4: Elena Yoncheva (Y), Fidias Panayiotou (Y), Malika Sorel (Y), Sibylle Berg (Y)
- Greens/EFA 4: David Cormand (A), Jaume Asens Llodrà (A), Maria Ohisalo (A), Vicent Marzà Ibáñez (A)
- The Left 3: Merja Kyllönen (Y), Nikos Pappas (A), Sebastian Everding (A)
- EPP 3: Branko Grims (N), Christophe Gomart (N), Isabelle Le Callennec (A)
- Renew 2: Christine Singer (N), Engin Eroglu (N)
- ESN 1: Ivan David (A)
REPORT on the European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social priorities – annual report 2026
This report reviews the European Semester process, the EU’s annual framework for coordinating economic, employment, and social policies across member states. It assesses progress on employment and social priorities, with a focus on how national reforms align with EU objectives such as the European Pillar of Social Rights. The report’s recommendations are intended to guide both the European Commission and member governments in shaping future policy responses to economic challenges and labor market developments.
A10-0033/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 404 · N 208 · A 20
Won by 196 votes (31.0%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- EPP 17: Arba Kokalari (N), Branko Grims (A), François-Xavier Bellamy (A), Henrik Dahl (N), Isabelle Le Callennec (A), Jessica Polfjärd (N), Jörgen Warborn (N), Lukas Mandl (N) …
- ESN 2: Ivan David (A), Petar Volgin (A)
- Greens/EFA 1: Jutta Paulus (N)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law
This report addresses the European Commission’s proposal to harmonise key aspects of insolvency law across EU member states, aiming to reduce barriers for cross-border investment and improve the functioning of the internal market. The initiative is part of the broader Capital Markets Union agenda, which seeks to create more uniform legal frameworks for businesses and creditors operating in multiple jurisdictions. The proposal has been contentious, reflecting divergent national approaches to insolvency and differing views among political groups on the balance between creditor protection and debtor rights.
A10-0126/2025
No final vote recorded
Latest vote: Y 163 · N 447 · A 7
Latest gap 284 votes (46.0%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- ECR 4: Ivaylo Valchev (N), Jessika Van Leeuwen (N), Johan Van Overtveldt (N), Sander Smit (N)
- EPP 1: Branko Grims (A)
