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European Parliament Voting Analysis — Single Market — Mar 25–26, 2026

The March 25–26, 2026 voting block in the European Parliament’s Single Market policy area focused on regulatory continuity, anti-corruption measures, and customs policy.

EP voting block Mar 25–26, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.

4 bills 32.5% avg margin 1 close calls (<20%)

4 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.

Most contested: REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Co (Failed, 13.0% margin).

EPP saw the most party-line defections (37).

The March 25–26, 2026 voting block in the European Parliament’s Single Market policy area focused on regulatory continuity, anti-corruption measures, and customs policy. MEPs rejected proposals to extend the application period of Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 and to adopt a new directive replacing existing EU and Council of Europe frameworks on combating corruption involving EU and Member State officials. However, Parliament approved the launch of interinstitutional negotiations on an unspecified file and adopted a regulation suspending customs duties on certain imports. The votes reflect ongoing debates over the scope of EU regulatory harmonisation and the balance between market openness and institutional integrity across the Union.

REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 as regards the extension of its period of application

This proposal sought to extend the application period of Regulation (EU) 2021/1232, which provides for temporary measures to facilitate the free movement of goods and services within the EU single market in response to exceptional circumstances. The extension was intended to maintain regulatory flexibility for businesses and national authorities, particularly in the context of ongoing disruptions such as those stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic or other cross-border crises. The bill's failure reflects ongoing divisions among MEPs on the balance between regulatory harmonisation and national discretion in managing single market rules during emergencies.
A10-0040/2026 Failed Final vote: Y 228 · N 310 · A 92 Lost by 82 votes (13.0%)
Rapporteur: Birgit Sippel · 1 final vote + 8 amendment votes · first vote 2026-03-26
Party split
EPP22/137/5S&D95/8/2Renew •33/29/6Greens/EFA •3/33/11The Left4/33/0ECR •27/13/35Patriots •40/18/24ESN0/24/3Non-attached •4/15/6
Yes No Abstain • marks parties with <75% internal cohesion © Queen Street Analytics
Broke with party on this vote
  • EPP 27: Adam Jarubas (Y), Andrzej Halicki (Y), Aura Salla (A), Bartosz Arłukowicz (Y), Carmen Crespo Díaz (Y), Danuše Nerudová (A), Davor Ivo Stier (Y), Elena Nevado Del Campo (Y) …
  • S&D 10: Bruno Gonçalves (N), Lara Wolters (N), Maria Grapini (A), Marina Kaljurand (N), Marit Maij (N), Niels Fuglsang (N), Nils Ušakovs (N), Sven Mikser (N) …
  • The Left 4: Elena Kountoura (Y), Kathleen Funchion (Y), Konstantinos Arvanitis (Y), Nikos Pappas (Y)
  • ESN 3: Hans Neuhoff (A), Sarah Knafo (A), Zsuzsanna Borvendég (A)

A10-0048/2026 – Malik Azmani – Decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations

This decision authorizes the European Parliament to begin interinstitutional negotiations on a legislative file concerning the EU Single Market. Such negotiations, often referred to as "trilogues," involve the Parliament, Council, and Commission working to reach a common position on proposed legislation. The move signals the file’s progression to a critical stage, where key policy details will be shaped behind closed doors, with potential implications for market integration and regulatory harmonization across member states.
A10-0048/2026 No final vote recorded Latest vote: Y 388 · N 206 · A 32 Latest gap 182 votes (29.1%)
Rapporteur: Malik Azmani · 1 roll-call (no final vote recorded) · first vote 2026-03-26
Party split
EPP165/6/2S&D7/84/6Renew •12/32/22Greens/EFA0/45/1The Left0/37/0ECR74/0/0Patriots82/0/0ESN26/0/0Non-attached22/2/1
Yes No Abstain • marks parties with <75% internal cohesion © Queen Street Analytics
Broke with party on this vote
  • S&D 13: Adnan Dibrani (A), Alex Agius Saliba (Y), Christel Schaldemose (Y), Daniel Attard (Y), Evin Incir (A), Heléne Fritzon (A), Johan Danielsson (A), Marianne Vind (Y) …
  • EPP 8: Isabel Wiseler-Lima (N), Liesbet Sommen (A), Manuela Ripa (N), Maria Walsh (N), Martine Kemp (N), Pascal Arimont (N), Sirpa Pietikäinen (N), Wouter Beke (A)
  • Non-attached 3: Fidias Panayiotou (A), Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos (N), Maria Zacharia (N)
  • Greens/EFA 1: Mārtiņš Staķis (A)

REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on combating corruption, replacing Council Framework Decision 2003/568/JHA and the Convention on the fight against corruption involving officials of the European Communities or officials of Member States of the European Union and amending Directive (EU) 2017/1371 of the European Parliament and of the Council

This directive aimed to strengthen the EU’s legal framework for combating corruption by replacing the 2003 Council Framework Decision and the 1997 anti-corruption convention involving EU and Member State officials. It sought to harmonise definitions of corruption offences, improve cross-border cooperation, and update rules in line with Directive (EU) 2017/1371 on the protection of the Union’s financial interests. The proposal reflects ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of existing anti-corruption measures within both EU institutions and national administrations.
A9-0048/2024 No final vote recorded Latest vote: Y 178 · N 446 · A 16 Latest gap 268 votes (41.9%)
Rapporteur: Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle · 2 roll-calls (no final vote recorded) · first vote 2026-03-26
Party split
EPP1/166/1S&D0/108/0Renew0/70/0Greens/EFA1/47/0The Left0/37/0ECR76/0/0Patriots69/7/6ESN23/0/4Non-attached •8/11/5
Yes No Abstain • marks parties with <75% internal cohesion © Queen Street Analytics
Broke with party on this vote
  • Patriots 13: Auke Zijlstra (A), Jana Nagyová (N), Jaroslava Pokorná Jermanová (N), Jaroslav Bžoch (N), Jaroslav Knot (N), Klara Dostalova (N), Marieke Ehlers (A), Mieke Andriese (A) …
  • ESN 4: Milan Uhrík (A), Petar Volgin (A), Roberto Vannacci (A), Zsuzsanna Borvendég (A)
  • EPP 2: Adrián Vázquez Lázara (Y), Branko Grims (A)
  • Greens/EFA 1: Virginijus Sinkevičius (Y)

REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods

This regulation sets out conditions under which certain goods can be imported into the EU without incurring customs duties, aiming to streamline trade and support specific sectors or supply chains. The measure is part of ongoing efforts to harmonize the Single Market and may affect industries reliant on imported components or raw materials. Its passage reflects broader debates within the Parliament about balancing open trade with the protection of domestic producers, as well as the EU’s commitments under international trade agreements.
A10-0070/2026 Passed Final vote: Y 437 · N 143 · A 60 Won by 294 votes (45.9%)
Rapporteur: Bernd Lange · 1 final vote + 2 amendment votes · first vote 2026-03-26
Party split
EPP169/0/0S&D95/10/3Renew60/3/5Greens/EFA •19/24/5The Left0/37/0ECR70/1/5Patriots •15/50/17ESN2/2/23Non-attached •7/16/2
Yes No Abstain • marks parties with <75% internal cohesion © Queen Street Analytics
Broke with party on this vote
  • S&D 13: Chloé Ridel (N), Christophe Clergeau (N), Claire Fita (N), Elio Di Rupo (N), Eric Sargiacomo (N), Estelle Ceulemans (N), François Kalfon (N), Kristian Vigenin (A) …
  • Renew 8: Gilles Boyer (A), Grégory Allione (A), Laurence Farreng (N), Michael Mcnamara (N), Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez (A), Sandro Gozi (A), Valérie Devaux (A), Yvan Verougstraete (N)
  • ECR 6: Cristian Terheş (N), Emmanouil Fragkos (A), Guillaume Peltier (A), Kristoffer Storm (A), Laurence Trochu (A), Marion Maréchal (A)
  • ESN 4: Ivan David (N), Petar Volgin (N), Stanislav Stoyanov (Y), Volker Schnurrbusch (Y)

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