European Parliament Voting Analysis — ICT & Cybersecurity — May 18–21, 2026
During the May 18–21, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on strengthening the EU’s international and internal digital policy frameworks.
EP voting block May 18–21, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
2 bills
67.9% avg margin
0 close calls (<20%)
2 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.
Most contested: United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Passed, 64.0% margin).
ECR saw the most party-line defections (10).
During the May 18–21, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on strengthening the EU’s international and internal digital policy frameworks. MEPs approved the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, signaling support for coordinated global action on cyber threats and reinforcing cooperation with non-EU countries. Parliament also endorsed a report addressing the opportunities and challenges of a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade, emphasizing the need for a unified approach to AI governance and competitiveness in global markets. These votes reflect the EU’s commitment to both international cybersecurity standards and the responsible integration of AI in its economic strategy.
United Nations Convention against Cybercrime
This report sets out the European Parliament’s position on the proposed United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, a global treaty under negotiation to harmonize criminal law responses to cybercrime and facilitate international cooperation. The file addresses concerns about fundamental rights, data protection, and the risk of lowering EU standards in cross-border investigations. The Parliament’s stance reflects ongoing debate over how the EU should engage with international frameworks that may diverge from its digital rights and privacy norms.
A10-0090/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 497 · N 91 · A 46
Won by 406 votes (64.0%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- Patriots 9: Anna Bryłka (A), Auke Zijlstra (N), Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik (A), Marieke Ehlers (N), Mieke Andriese (N), Rachel Blom (N), Sebastian Kruis (N), Tomasz Buczek (A) …
- S&D 6: Estelle Ceulemans (A), Juan Fernando López Aguilar (N), Lara Wolters (A), Marit Maij (A), Mohammed Chahim (A), Thijs Reuten (A)
- Greens/EFA 2: Mārtiņš Staķis (A), Virginijus Sinkevičius (Y)
- ECR 2: Emmanouil Fragkos (A), Galato Alexandraki (A)
Opportunities and challenges presented by a comprehensive artificial intelligence strategy for EU trade
This report addresses the European Union’s approach to integrating artificial intelligence into its trade policy, focusing on both the economic opportunities and regulatory challenges posed by AI technologies. It examines how a unified AI strategy could strengthen the EU’s competitiveness in global markets while ensuring alignment with existing digital, data protection, and ethical standards. The initiative comes as the EU seeks to balance innovation with safeguards in the context of ongoing negotiations on digital trade provisions with key partners such as the United States and within the World Trade Organization.
A10-0122/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 527 · N 62 · A 59
Won by 465 votes (71.8%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- ECR 8: Beatrice Timgren (N), Charlie Weimers (N), Cristian Terheş (N), Dick Erixon (N), Emmanouil Fragkos (N), Galato Alexandraki (N), Gheorghe Piperea (N), Kristoffer Storm (N)
- ESN 3: Petr Bystron (Y), Roberto Vannacci (A), Sarah Knafo (A)
- Greens/EFA 1: Sergey Lagodinsky (N)
