European Parliament Voting Analysis — Single Market — Jul 6–9, 2026
During the July 6–9, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament addressed a range of issues spanning internal market governance and international human rights concerns.
EP voting block Jul 6–9, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
7 bills
62.3% avg margin
1 close calls (<20%)
7 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.
Most contested: C10-0178/2026 – Proposal for rejection (Failed, 1.9% margin).
EPP saw the most party-line defections (45).
During the July 6–9, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament addressed a range of issues spanning internal market governance and international human rights concerns. Members approved the draft amending budget for 2026, incorporating the previous year’s surplus, and adopted the annual report on EU competition policy. The session also included resolutions condemning human rights violations abroad, with specific attention to the protection of girls in Pakistan, the humanitarian situation in El-Obeid, Sudan, and the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably referencing the Kawel village massacre. These votes reflect the Parliament’s dual focus on EU fiscal and regulatory matters alongside advocacy for human rights in Africa and South Asia.
C10-0178/2026 – Proposal for rejection
C10-0178/2026 is a proposal for the European Parliament to formally reject a legislative initiative related to the Single Market. Such motions typically arise when MEPs or committees seek to halt the progress of a draft law they view as incompatible with EU internal market principles or member state interests. The close and divided vote reflects ongoing tensions within the Parliament over the direction of Single Market integration and the balance between harmonization and national autonomy.
C10-0178/2026
No final vote recorded
Latest vote: Y 275 · N 286 · A 30
Latest gap 11 votes (1.9%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- Patriots 8: András Gyürk (N), András László (N), Annamária Vicsek (N), Csaba Dömötör (N), Enikő Győri (N), Kinga Gál (N), Mireia Borrás Pabón (A), Pál Szekeres (N)
- EPP 6: Henrik Dahl (Y), Jüri Ratas (Y), Manuela Ripa (Y), Milan Zver (A), Niels Flemming Hansen (A), Riho Terras (Y)
- Greens/EFA 4: Alice Kuhnke (A), Isabella Lövin (A), Leoluca Orlando (A), Pär Holmgren (A)
Draft amending budget No 1/2026: entering the surplus of the financial year 2025
This draft amending budget concerns the formal entry of the European Union's 2025 budget surplus into the accounts for 2026, a routine but essential step in the EU's annual budgetary cycle. The measure ensures that unspent funds from the previous year are properly allocated, impacting the financial planning and contributions of member states. Such adjustments can prompt debate among MEPs over fiscal discipline and priorities, reflecting broader discussions on the EU’s budgetary governance.
A10-0180/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 491 · N 101 · A 60
Won by 390 votes (59.8%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- S&D 9: Adnan Dibrani (A), Christel Schaldemose (N), Evin Incir (A), Heléne Fritzon (A), Johan Danielsson (A), Maria Guzenina (A), Marianne Vind (N), Niels Fuglsang (N) …
- Renew 6: Anouk Van Brug (N), Christine Singer (N), Engin Eroglu (N), Jeannette Baljeu (N), Joachim Streit (N), Malik Azmani (N)
- EPP 1: Niels Flemming Hansen (A)
Competition policy – annual report 2025
The annual report on competition policy reviews the European Commission’s enforcement of EU competition rules over the previous year, assessing actions against anti-competitive practices, merger control, and state aid oversight. This report often shapes Parliament’s recommendations on how competition policy should adapt to evolving market dynamics, including digital markets and global competition. The 2025 edition comes amid ongoing debates about the EU’s approach to tech regulation and industrial policy, reflecting broader concerns about maintaining a level playing field within the Single Market.
A10-0171/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 500 · N 61 · A 95
Won by 439 votes (66.9%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- EPP 2: David Casa (A), Peter Agius (A)
The abduction, forced conversion and child marriage of Maria Shahbaz and the protection of girls in Pakistan
This resolution addresses the case of Maria Shahbaz, a Pakistani Christian girl who was reportedly abducted, forcibly converted, and married against her will, highlighting broader concerns about the protection of girls and religious minorities in Pakistan. The European Parliament calls for stronger safeguards for vulnerable groups and urges the Pakistani authorities to uphold human rights commitments, referencing international agreements such as the GSP+ trade preferences, which are linked to human rights benchmarks. The debate reflects ongoing scrutiny of the EU’s external relations and its leverage on human rights issues in partner countries.
B10-0346/2026
No final vote recorded
Latest vote: Y 479 · N 77 · A 32
Latest gap 402 votes (68.4%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- EPP 14: Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz (A), Branko Grims (N), Christophe Gomart (N), Dimitris Tsiodras (A), Eleonora Meleti (A), Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi (A), Fredis Beleris (A), Georgios Aftias (A) …
- Patriots 6: Elisabeth Dieringer (A), Georg Mayer (A), Gerald Hauser (A), Harald Vilimsky (A), Petra Steger (A), Roman Haider (A)
- Greens/EFA 1: Kira Marie Peter-Hansen (N)
The threat of war crimes, the escalating violations of international humanitarian law and the human rights situation in El-Obeid, Sudan
This resolution addresses the deteriorating human rights situation and reported war crimes in El-Obeid, Sudan, highlighting escalating violations of international humanitarian law amid ongoing conflict. The European Parliament calls attention to the humanitarian crisis and urges stronger international response, reflecting the EU’s broader commitment to upholding human rights and international law in its foreign policy. The debate comes amid continued violence in Sudan, with implications for EU-Sudan relations and the bloc’s engagement in regional stability efforts.
B10-0357/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 475 · N 28 · A 96
Won by 447 votes (74.6%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- EPP 20: Alexandra Mehnert (A), Andrea Wechsler (A), Andrey Kovatchev (A), Axel Voss (A), Christian Doleschal (A), Hildegard Bentele (A), Ilia Lazarov (N), Lena Düpont (A) …
- S&D 1: Andi Cristea (A)
- The Left 1: João Oliveira (A)
C10-0139/2026 – Commission proposal
The Commission proposal C10-0139/2026 addresses reforms to the EU Single Market, aiming to streamline cross-border trade and reduce regulatory barriers for businesses operating in multiple member states. The legislation is part of ongoing efforts to deepen economic integration and enhance competitiveness within the bloc, responding to calls from industry stakeholders and several national governments for greater harmonisation of standards. The bill's passage reflects broad support but also highlights ongoing debates within the Parliament over the balance between national regulatory autonomy and EU-wide rules.
C10-0139/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 576 · N 61 · A 15
Won by 515 votes (79.0%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- Greens/EFA 9: Alice Kuhnke (A), Ana Miranda Paz (Y), Diana Riba I Giner (Y), Isabella Lövin (A), Markéta Gregorová (A), Mārtiņš Staķis (Y), Michael Bloss (Y), Pär Holmgren (A) …
- Non-attached 5: Alvise Pérez (A), Grzegorz Braun (N), Kostas Papadakis (A), Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos (A), Maria Zacharia (A)
- S&D 3: Christel Schaldemose (A), Marianne Vind (A), Niels Fuglsang (A)
- EPP 2: Marion Walsmann (N), Mirosława Nykiel (N)
- Renew 1: Sigrid Friis (A)
Ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably the Kawel village massacre
The resolution addresses the ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria, with a focus on the recent massacre in Kawel village. It calls attention to religious persecution and urges Nigerian authorities to strengthen protections for minority communities. The European Parliament’s intervention reflects broader EU concerns about human rights and stability in West Africa, as well as the bloc’s engagement with Nigeria as a key regional partner.
B10-0345/2026
Passed
Final vote: Y 510 · N 1 · A 85
Won by 509 votes (85.4%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- Patriots 5: Hermann Tertsch (A), Jorge Martín Frías (A), Majbritt Birkholm (A), Margarita De La Pisa Carrión (A), Mireia Borrás Pabón (A)
- Greens/EFA 2: Daniel Freund (Y), Sergey Lagodinsky (Y)
- ECR 1: Jadwiga Wiśniewska (N)
