European Parliament Voting Analysis — Hospitality & Retail — Apr 27–30, 2026
During the April 27–30, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on measures to strengthen the tourism sector across the EU.
EP voting block Apr 27–30, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
1 bills
65.1% avg margin
0 close calls (<20%)
1 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.
Most contested: REPORT on enhancing connectivity, preserving cultural heritage, and driving loca (Passed, 65.1% margin).
ECR saw the most party-line defections (12).
During the April 27–30, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on measures to strengthen the tourism sector across the EU. The adopted report emphasizes improving connectivity between destinations, safeguarding cultural heritage, and promoting local excellence in tourism management. The initiative aims to support regional tourism growth by encouraging best practices in destination management and fostering sustainable development in hospitality and retail. This approach seeks to balance economic growth with the preservation of cultural assets throughout member states.
REPORT on enhancing connectivity, preserving cultural heritage, and driving local excellence in European tourism: destination management and regional tourism growth
This report addresses EU policy on tourism by promoting improved connectivity, the safeguarding of cultural heritage, and the development of local tourism assets. It calls for coordinated destination management strategies and investment in regional tourism to foster sustainable growth, with particular attention to balancing economic benefits and cultural preservation. The initiative reflects ongoing debates in the European Parliament about the role of tourism in regional development and the need for harmonized action among Member States, especially in light of post-pandemic recovery efforts.
A10-0078/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 439 · N 42 · A 129
Won by 397 votes (65.1%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- ECR 12: Beatrice Timgren (N), Charlie Weimers (N), Dick Erixon (N), Geadis Geadi (Y), Gheorghe Piperea (N), Jaak Madison (N), Kristoffer Storm (N), Michele Picaro (Y) …
- Greens/EFA 6: Benedetta Scuderi (A), Diana Riba I Giner (A), Ignazio Roberto Marino (A), Leoluca Orlando (A), Marie Toussaint (A), Vicent Marzà Ibáñez (A)
- EPP 4: Alice Teodorescu Måwe (N), Christophe Gomart (A), Henrik Dahl (A), Ilia Lazarov (A)
- ESN 3: Marcin Sypniewski (N), Petar Volgin (Y), Petr Bystron (N)
- Renew 1: Karin Karlsbro (N)
- The Left 1: Pernando Barrena Arza (A)
