Healthcare: EU Parliament voting — Sep 14–17, 2026
During the September 14–17, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on healthcare workforce sustainability and international health cooperation.
EP voting block Sep 14–17, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
2 bills
35.1% avg margin
0 close calls (<20%)
2 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.
Most contested: Un plan de crise de l’Union en faveur du personnel de santé: viabilité des systè (Failed, 33.4% margin).
Renew saw the most party-line defections (7).
During the September 14–17, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament focused on healthcare workforce sustainability and international health cooperation. A proposed EU crisis plan to improve working conditions and employment for healthcare personnel across member states failed to secure approval, reflecting ongoing divisions over domestic healthcare reforms. In contrast, the Parliament adopted legislation aimed at strengthening global health resilience in partner countries, signaling support for enhanced collaboration with non-EU states on pandemic preparedness and health system capacity. The voting outcomes highlight a prioritization of external health partnerships over internal workforce measures during this session.
Un plan de crise de l’Union en faveur du personnel de santé: viabilité des systèmes de soins de santé et conditions d’emploi et de travail dans le secteur des soins de santé
This proposal set out an EU-wide crisis plan to address workforce shortages and working conditions in the healthcare sector, aiming to strengthen the sustainability of national health systems and improve employment standards for healthcare professionals. The initiative responded to ongoing challenges highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including staff burnout and cross-border disparities in pay and working conditions. The bill sought coordinated action among Member States and EU institutions to ensure the resilience of healthcare delivery across the Union.
A10-0168/2026
No final vote recorded
Latest vote: Y 197 · N 399 · A 9
Latest gap 202 votes (33.4%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- Non-attached 4: Branislav Ondruš (A), Malika Sorel (A), Maria Zacharia (N), Sibylle Berg (N)
- The Left 4: Hanna Gedin (A), Jonas Sjöstedt (A), Lynn Boylan (Y), Per Clausen (Y)
- Renew 3: Christine Singer (Y), Engin Eroglu (Y), Joachim Streit (Y)
- S&D 1: Nikolas Farantouris (Y)
Renforcer la résilience sanitaire mondiale dans les pays partenaires - Strengthening global health resilience in partner countries - Stärkung der Resilienz im Bereich der globalen Gesundheit in den Partnerländern
This bill sets out measures to enhance the capacity of non-EU partner countries to prevent, detect, and respond to health emergencies, with a focus on supporting health system resilience and pandemic preparedness. It aligns with the EU’s broader commitment to global health security, particularly in the context of recent experiences with COVID-19 and ongoing cooperation with organizations such as the World Health Organization. The legislation is part of the EU’s external action strategy, aiming to strengthen partnerships in regions vulnerable to health crises and to ensure a coordinated international response.
B10-0385/2026
No final vote recorded
Latest vote: Y 318 · N 142 · A 19
Latest gap 176 votes (36.7%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- EPP 6: Branko Grims (N), Céline Imart (N), David Casa (A), Massimiliano Salini (A), Miriam Lexmann (A), Peter Agius (A)
- Patriots 5: Aldo Patriciello (A), Anna Maria Cisint (A), Paolo Borchia (A), Silvia Sardone (A), Susanna Ceccardi (A)
- ECR 5: Aurelijus Veryga (Y), Kris Van Dijck (A), Nikola Bartůšek (Y), Sander Smit (Y), Veronika Vrecionová (Y)
- Renew 4: Christine Singer (A), Engin Eroglu (A), Joachim Streit (A), Lukas Sieper (N)
- ESN 1: Ivan David (A)
