European Parliament Voting Analysis — Freight & Ports — Apr 27–30, 2026
During the April 27–30, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on strengthening international air transport cooperation.
EP voting block Apr 27–30, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
1 bills
96.6% avg margin
0 close calls (<20%)
1 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.
Most contested: RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the (Passed, 96.6% margin).
Patriots saw the most party-line defections (3).
During the April 27–30, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on strengthening international air transport cooperation. The main legislative activity concerned the approval of the Air Transport Agreement involving the United States, the European Union and its Member States, Iceland, and Norway, alongside an Ancillary Agreement clarifying its application for Iceland and Norway. These agreements aim to facilitate cross-border freight and passenger movement, enhance regulatory alignment, and reinforce the EU’s connectivity with North America and the Nordic region. The Parliament’s support signals a commitment to expanding transatlantic and regional transport partnerships.
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Air Transport Agreement between the United States of America, of the first part, the European Union and its Member States, of the second part, Iceland, of the third part, and the Kingdom of Norway, of the fourth part; and on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Ancillary Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the first part, Iceland, of the second part, and the Kingdom of Norway, of the third part, on the application of the Air Transport Agreement between the United States of America, of the first part, the European Union and its Member States, of the second part, Iceland, of the third part, and the Kingdom of Norway, of the fourth part
This recommendation concerns the EU’s formal approval of a comprehensive Air Transport Agreement with the United States, Iceland, and Norway, as well as an ancillary agreement clarifying its application among the European parties. The agreements aim to liberalize transatlantic air services, enhance market access, and establish common standards for competition and safety, reflecting longstanding efforts to deepen aviation ties between the EU, the US, and key European Economic Area partners. The measure is significant for the freight and passenger aviation sectors, with implications for connectivity, regulatory alignment, and the competitive landscape in transatlantic air transport.
A10-0068/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 631 · N 6 · A 10
Won by 625 votes (96.6%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- Patriots 3: Barbara Bonte (A), Gerolf Annemans (A), Tom Vandendriessche (A)
- The Left 2: João Oliveira (N), Marc Botenga (A)
