European Parliament Voting Analysis — Finance & Insurance — May 18–21, 2026
The European Parliament’s May 2026 voting block in Finance & Insurance focused on tightening and clarifying regulatory frameworks for securitisation and credit institutions across the EU.
EP voting block May 18–21, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
3 bills
34.1% avg margin
2 close calls (<20%)
3 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.
Most contested: Amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 on securitisation and a specific framework fo (Passed, 17.4% margin).
S&D saw the most party-line defections (32).
The European Parliament’s May 2026 voting block in Finance & Insurance focused on tightening and clarifying regulatory frameworks for securitisation and credit institutions across the EU. Amendments to Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 and Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 aim to enhance transparency and standardisation in securitisation practices, with implications for financial markets in member states including Germany, France, and Italy. The Parliament also advanced measures for screening foreign investments within the Union, signalling a coordinated approach to safeguarding economic interests and critical infrastructure from external actors. These votes reflect a broader trend toward reinforcing financial stability and oversight in the European single market.
Amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 on securitisation and a specific framework for simple, transparent and standardised securitisation
This legislation updates the EU’s 2017 Securitisation Regulation, which sets rules for how financial institutions bundle and sell loans as securities. The amendments aim to refine the criteria for what qualifies as simple, transparent, and standardised (STS) securitisation, with the goal of improving financial stability and investor confidence while supporting capital markets integration. The file is significant for banks and investors across the EU, as it shapes the regulatory environment for risk transfer and funding, and comes amid ongoing debates about balancing financial innovation with systemic risk controls.
A10-0138/2026
No final vote recorded
Latest vote: Y 294 · N 194 · A 86
Latest gap 100 votes (17.4%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- S&D 15: Andreas Schieder (N), Claire Fita (N), Emma Rafowicz (N), Eric Sargiacomo (N), Estelle Ceulemans (N), Evelyn Regner (N), François Kalfon (N), Günther Sidl (N) …
- Patriots 9: Antonín Staněk (A), Harald Vilimsky (Y), Jana Nagyová (A), Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová (A), Jaroslav Bžoch (A), Jaroslav Knot (A), Klara Dostalova (A), Ondřej Knotek (A) …
- ECR 9: Anna Zalewska (N), Beatrice Timgren (N), Charlie Weimers (N), Cristian Terheş (N), Dick Erixon (N), Emmanouil Fragkos (N), Galato Alexandraki (N), Jaak Madison (N) …
- Non-attached 2: Fernand Kartheiser (A), Malika Sorel (Y)
- ESN 2: Marcin Sypniewski (A), Stanisław Tyszka (A)
- EPP 1: Branko Grims (A)
- Renew 1: Bernard Guetta (A)
Amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions as regards requirements for securitisation exposures
This bill updates the EU’s core banking regulation (CRR) to adjust capital requirements for banks holding securitisation exposures, aiming to align prudential rules with evolving market practices and risk profiles. The changes respond to ongoing efforts to balance financial stability with access to funding, particularly in the context of the Capital Markets Union and post-crisis regulatory reforms. The legislation has drawn attention from both industry stakeholders and regulators, given its implications for bank lending capacity and risk management across the EU.
A10-0137/2026
No final vote recorded
Latest vote: Y 294 · N 192 · A 90
Latest gap 102 votes (17.7%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- S&D 16: Andreas Schieder (N), Claire Fita (N), Elisabeth Grossmann (N), Emma Rafowicz (N), Eric Sargiacomo (N), Estelle Ceulemans (N), Evelyn Regner (N), François Kalfon (N) …
- Patriots 8: Antonín Staněk (A), Jana Nagyová (A), Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová (A), Jaroslav Bžoch (A), Jaroslav Knot (A), Klara Dostalova (A), Ondřej Knotek (A), Tomáš Kubín (A)
- ECR 8: Anna Zalewska (N), Beatrice Timgren (N), Charlie Weimers (N), Cristian Terheş (N), Dick Erixon (N), Emmanouil Fragkos (N), Galato Alexandraki (N), Nora Junco García (Y)
- Non-attached 2: Fernand Kartheiser (A), Malika Sorel (Y)
- ESN 2: Marcin Sypniewski (A), Stanisław Tyszka (A)
- EPP 1: Branko Grims (A)
- Renew 1: Bernard Guetta (A)
Screening of foreign investments in the Union
This legislation strengthens the EU’s framework for screening foreign direct investment, aiming to address security and public order risks linked to non-EU investors acquiring stakes in sensitive sectors such as critical infrastructure, technology, and data. The bill responds to growing concerns among Member States about strategic dependencies, particularly in light of increased Chinese and Russian investment activity. It builds on the 2019 FDI Screening Regulation, seeking to harmonize national review mechanisms and enhance information-sharing among Member States and the European Commission.
A10-0061/2025
No final vote recorded
Latest vote: Y 508 · N 64 · A 90
Latest gap 444 votes (67.1%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- ESN 3: Marc Jongen (A), Petras Gražulis (A), Sarah Knafo (A)
- EPP 1: Kinga Kollár (A)
- S&D 1: Lucia Annunziata (A)
