Social Issues: EU Parliament voting — Sep 14–17, 2026
During the September 14–17, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament addressed the impact of social media and the online environment on young people.
EP voting block Sep 14–17, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
1 bills
44.5% avg margin
0 close calls (<20%)
1 bills went to a roll-call vote in this voting block.
Most contested: Influence des médias sociaux et de l’environnement en ligne sur les jeunes (Passed, 44.5% margin).
EPP saw the most party-line defections (27).
During the September 14–17, 2026 voting block, the European Parliament addressed the impact of social media and the online environment on young people. The adopted resolution reflects growing concern over the influence of digital platforms on youth wellbeing and development across EU member states. The debate focused on the need for coordinated European action to mitigate risks associated with online content and to promote safer digital spaces for minors. This legislative activity underscores the Parliament’s ongoing commitment to social policy issues affecting children and adolescents in the digital age.
Influence des médias sociaux et de l’environnement en ligne sur les jeunes
This bill addresses the impact of social media platforms and online environments on youth, focusing on issues such as mental health, digital literacy, and exposure to harmful content. It aims to establish EU-wide standards for platform accountability and youth protection, responding to growing concerns among member states about the influence of tech companies and the uneven enforcement of existing regulations. The legislation reflects broader debates within the European Parliament over balancing digital innovation with safeguarding vulnerable populations, particularly as France and Germany have pushed for stricter oversight in recent years.
A10-0220/2026
No final vote recorded
Latest vote: Y 412 · N 143 · A 50
Latest gap 269 votes (44.5%)
Party split
Yes
No
Abstain
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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Broke with party on this vote
- EPP 27: Ana Miguel Pedro (A), Andrey Novakov (A), Branko Grims (N), Christophe Gomart (N), Davor Ivo Stier (A), Emil Radev (A), Eva Maydell (A), Flavio Tosi (N) …
- ECR 10: Beatrice Timgren (Y), Charlie Weimers (Y), Dick Erixon (Y), Georgiana Teodorescu (Y), Gheorghe Piperea (Y), Jessika Van Leeuwen (Y), Kristoffer Storm (Y), Kris Van Dijck (Y) …
- ESN 1: Volker Schnurrbusch (A)
