European Parliament Voting Analysis — Higher Ed — Mar 25–26, 2026
During the March 25–26, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on strengthening international cooperation in higher education and research.
EP voting block Mar 25–26, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
1 bills
97.3% 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 of the Agreement (Passed, 97.3% margin).
ESN saw the most party-line defections (4).
During the March 25–26, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on strengthening international cooperation in higher education and research. The main legislative action was the approval of an agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Lebanon, which amends and supplements their existing scientific and technological cooperation framework. This agreement specifically outlines Lebanon’s participation in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA), aiming to enhance collaborative research efforts across the Mediterranean region. The vote reflects the Parliament’s support for expanding cross-border research partnerships with neighboring countries.
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Lebanon, in the form of an Exchange of Letters, amending and supplementing the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and the Republic of Lebanon, setting out the terms and conditions for the participation of the Republic of Lebanon in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA)
This recommendation concerns the EU-Lebanon Agreement amending the framework for scientific and technological cooperation, specifically enabling Lebanon’s participation in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA). PRIMA is a multilateral initiative aimed at fostering research collaboration on water management, food systems, and related challenges in the Mediterranean region. The agreement is part of the EU’s broader strategy to strengthen regional cooperation on science and innovation with neighboring countries.
A10-0029/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 617 · N 6 · A 5
Won by 611 votes (97.3%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- ESN 4: Milan Mazurek (A), Milan Uhrík (A), Siegbert Frank Droese (A), Stanisław Tyszka (A)
- ECR 4: Beatrice Timgren (N), Charlie Weimers (N), Dick Erixon (N), Sebastian Tynkkynen (N)
- Non-attached 3: Branislav Ondruš (A), Erik Kaliňák (N), Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos (N)
