European Parliament Voting Analysis — Higher Ed — Mar 9–12, 2026
During the March 9–12, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on advancing the European Research Area (ERA) through a dedicated legislative act.
EP voting block Mar 9–12, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
1 bills
59.1% avg margin
0 close calls (<20%)
1 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.
Most contested: MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the upcoming European Research Area (ERA) Act (Passed, 59.1% margin).
EPP saw the most party-line defections (1).
During the March 9–12, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on advancing the European Research Area (ERA) through a dedicated legislative act. The adopted resolution underscores the Parliament’s commitment to strengthening research collaboration, mobility, and innovation across EU member states. The measure aims to harmonize higher education and research policies, with an emphasis on fostering cross-border scientific cooperation and aligning national research agendas within the European Union. This legislative activity reflects ongoing efforts to consolidate the ERA as a cornerstone of the EU’s knowledge and innovation strategy.
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the upcoming European Research Area (ERA) Act
This resolution addresses the forthcoming European Research Area (ERA) Act, which aims to strengthen coordination and integration of research policies across EU member states. The ERA is a longstanding initiative to foster open science, researcher mobility, and shared investment in innovation, seen as critical for EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy. The motion signals Parliament’s priorities ahead of the Commission’s legislative proposal, including concerns over national disparities in research funding and the need for stronger alignment with Horizon Europe objectives.
B10-0156/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 399 · N 77 · A 69
Won by 322 votes (59.1%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- EPP 1: Andrey Novakov (N)
