Decision
Electricity grids: the backbone of the EU energy system
- Effect
- Adopted
- Result
- 418 for · 112 against · 45 abstained roll call
- Date
- 19 June 2025, 13:21–13:25
- Kind
- Resolution
More facts (9)
- Margin
- by a large majority
- Dossier
- 2025/2006(INI)
- Source
- Committee report by Anna Stürgkh
- Topics
- Energy Assigned by a model, not checked by hand.
- Votes
- 22 votes · 20 roll calls · 6 amendments
- Requested by
- Greens (1 roll call) · Renew (1 roll call) · Members (1 roll call, 5 split votes, 1 separate vote)
- Sitting
- Thursday 19 June 2025
- Final vote
- 177532
Result
The final vote and what it means for this kind of decision.
Final vote: 418 for, 112 against, 45 abstained (roll call).
Adopted by a large majority.
Parliament adopted the text as its official position.
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 6 amendments (6 rejected) and 15 parts of the text voted on separately (15 adopted).
Backed by The Left, Greens, S&D, Renew, EPP and ECR; opposed by Patriots and ESN.
Groups
| Group | For | Against | Abst. | No vote | Majority line | Clear line | Cohesion | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Left | For 24 | Against 0 | Abst. 10 | No vote 12 of 46 | Majority line For | Clear line For | Cohesion 0.56 | |
| Greens | For 51 | Against 0 | Abst. 0 | No vote 2 of 53 | Majority line For | Clear line For | Cohesion 1.00 | |
| S&D | For 107 | Against 5 | Abst. 0 | No vote 24 of 136 | Majority line For | Clear line For | Cohesion 0.93 | |
| Renew | For 59 | Against 0 | Abst. 0 | No vote 16 of 75 | Majority line For | Clear line For | Cohesion 1.00 | |
| EPP | For 132 | Against 1 | Abst. 6 | No vote 49 of 188 | Majority line For | Clear line For | Cohesion 0.92 | |
| ECR | For 35 | Against 23 | Abst. 5 | No vote 16 of 79 | Majority line For | Clear line Divided | Cohesion 0.33 | |
| Patriots | For 0 | Against 47 | Abst. 23 | No vote 15 of 85 | Majority line Against | Clear line Against | Cohesion 0.51 | |
| ESN | For 0 | Against 25 | Abst. 0 | No vote 2 of 27 | Majority line Against | Clear line Against | Cohesion 1.00 | |
| No group | For 10 | Against 11 | Abst. 1 | No vote 8 of 30 | Majority line — | Clear line No line | Cohesion — |
Members who changed group are counted in the group of the day: Branko GRIMS changed group, Elena YONCHEVA changed group, Elisabetta GUALMINI changed group, Ewa ZAJĄCZKOWSKA-HERNIK changed group, Jessika VAN LEEUWEN changed group, Laurent CASTILLO changed group, Lukas SIEPER changed group, Nikola BARTŮŠEK changed group, Nikolas FARANTOURIS changed group, Pina PICIERNO changed group, Roberto VANNACCI changed group, Sander SMIT changed group, Taner KABILOV changed group.
Voted against their group, 45
Members who voted otherwise than a clear line (at least two thirds of the votes cast, at least 10 members voting) of the group they sat in that day. A group without a clear line is divided and not counted.
The Left line For · 10 abstained of 34 who voted
Abstained (10)
- Anthony SMITH France
- Damien CARÊME France
- Emma FOURREAU France
- Hanna GEDIN Sweden
- João OLIVEIRA Portugal
- Leila CHAIBI France
- Manon AUBRY France
- Marc BOTENGA Belgium
- Marina MESURE France
- Younous OMARJEE France
S&D line For · 5 voted against of 112 who voted
Voted against (5)
- Adnan DIBRANI Sweden
- Evin INCIR Sweden
- Heléne FRITZON Sweden
- Johan DANIELSSON Sweden
- Sofie ERIKSSON Sweden
EPP line For · 1 voted against, 6 abstained of 139 who voted
Voted against (1)
- Alice TEODORESCU MÅWE Sweden
Abstained (6)
- Céline IMART France
- Christophe GOMART France
- François-Xavier BELLAMY France
- Isabelle LE CALLENNEC France
- Laurent CASTILLO France
- Nadine MORANO France
Patriots line Against · 23 abstained of 70 who voted
Abstained (23)
- Anders VISTISEN Denmark
- András GYÜRK Hungary
- András LÁSZLÓ Hungary
- Annamária VICSEK Hungary
- Csaba DÖMÖTÖR Hungary
- Elisabeth DIERINGER Austria
- Enikő GYŐRI Hungary
- Gerald HAUSER Austria
- György HÖLVÉNYI Hungary
- Harald VILIMSKY Austria
- Jana NAGYOVÁ Czechia
- Kinga GÁL Hungary
- Klara DOSTALOVA Czechia
- Nikola BARTŮŠEK Czechia
- Ondřej KNOTEK Czechia
- Pál SZEKERES Hungary
- Petra STEGER Austria
- Roman HAIDER Austria
- Tamás DEUTSCH Hungary
- Tiago MOREIRA DE SÁ Portugal
- Tomáš KUBÍN Czechia
- Viktória FERENC Hungary
- Vilis KRIŠTOPANS Latvia
Countries
The final vote by national delegation.
Votes by country (27 delegations)
| Country | For | Against | Abst. | No vote | Cohesion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 11 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0.53 |
| Belgium | 13 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0.58 |
| Bulgaria | 11 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0.68 |
| Cyprus | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Czechia | 8 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0.30 |
| Germany | 62 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 0.71 |
| Denmark | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.79 |
| Estonia | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Spain | 38 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0.83 |
| Finland | 9 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.85 |
| France | 27 | 31 | 13 | 10 | 0.15 |
| Greece | 4 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 0.10 |
| Croatia | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Hungary | 7 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0.33 |
| Ireland | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.00 |
| Italy | 54 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0.87 |
| Lithuania | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.85 |
| Luxembourg | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Latvia | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Malta | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Netherlands | 22 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0.77 |
| Poland | 27 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 0.34 |
| Portugal | 16 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.76 |
| Romania | 20 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0.86 |
| Sweden | 9 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0.21 |
| Slovenia | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Slovakia | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0.31 |
Members
Each member’s recorded position on the final roll call, in the group they sat in that day. Filter by country, group, position or name.
Debate speakers and how they voted
| Member | Group | Speeches | Spoke | Final vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katarina BARLEY Germany | S&D | Speeches1 | 19 Jun 2025 (verbatim report, official site) | No vote recorded |
| Nicolás GONZÁLEZ CASARES Spain | S&D | Speeches3 | 18 Jun 2025 (verbatim report, official site) | For |
| Markus BUCHHEIT Germany | ESN | Speeches2 | 18 Jun 2025 (verbatim report, official site) | No vote recorded |
| Hildegard BENTELE Germany | EPP | Speeches2 | 18 Jun 2025 (verbatim report, official site) | For |
| Jutta PAULUS Germany | Greens | Speeches2 | 18 Jun 2025 (verbatim report, official site) | For |
| Anna STÜRGKH Austria | Renew | Speeches2 | 18 Jun 2025 (verbatim report, official site) | For |
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All votes on this decision, 22
| No. | Vote | Recorded | Result | Requested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amendment 4 to paragraph 1 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 1 – Am 4 | Roll call | 170 for, 396 against, 4 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: Renew, Members |
| 2 | Amendment 5, adding text after paragraph 1 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – After § 1 – Am 5 | Roll call | 160 for, 404 against, 7 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: Renew, Members |
| 3 | Separate vote on paragraph 7 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 7 | Roll call | 462 for, 68 against, 48 abstained Adopted | Requested byroll call: Renew; separate: Members |
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| No. | Vote | Recorded | Result | Requested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Amendment 5, adding text after paragraph 1 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – After § 1 – Am 5 | Roll call | 160 for, 404 against, 7 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: Renew, Members |
| 3 | Separate vote on paragraph 7 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 7 | Roll call | 462 for, 68 against, 48 abstained Adopted | Requested byroll call: Renew; separate: Members |
| No. | Vote | Recorded | Result | Requested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Amendment 6 to paragraph 9 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 9 – Am 6 | Roll call | 158 for, 389 against, 32 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: Renew, Members |
| 5 | Paragraph 13 — part 1 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 13/1 Part voted on: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘(1) introduce a robust planning process that combines system operators’ responsibilities with a strengthened role for ACER by mandating ACER to request amendments to the scenarios and the TYNDP, (2) ensure scenarios are drawn up in line with the decarbonisation agenda and enable easier access for smart electricity grid projects, and (3)’” | Roll call | 487 for, 56 against, 37 abstained Adopted | Requested byroll call: Renew; split: Members |
| 6 | Paragraph 13 — part 2 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 13/2 Part voted on: “those words” | Roll call | 403 for, 168 against, 9 abstained Adopted | Requested byroll call: Renew; split: Members |
| 7 | Paragraph 21 — part 1 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 21/1 Part voted on: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘clear legislative’ and ‘contribution to decarbonisation’ (first occurrence)” | Roll call | 446 for, 37 against, 94 abstained Adopted | Requested byroll call: Renew, Greens; split: Members |
| 8 | Paragraph 21 — part 2 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 21/2 Part voted on: “those words” | Roll call | 405 for, 163 against, 10 abstained Adopted | Requested byroll call: Renew, Greens; split: Members |
| 9 | Amendment 7 to paragraph 22 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 22 – Am 7 | Roll call | 160 for, 387 against, 29 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: Renew, Members |
| 10 | Paragraph 23 — part 1 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 23/1 Part voted on: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘binding’” | Roll call | 458 for, 78 against, 41 abstained Adopted | Requested byroll call: Renew; split: Members |
| 11 | Paragraph 23 — part 2 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 23/2 Part voted on: “that word” | Roll call | 383 for, 184 against, 10 abstained Adopted | Requested byroll call: Renew; split: Members |
| 12 | Paragraph 33 — part 1 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 33/1 Part voted on: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘sustainability’ and ‘capable of supporting the energy transition’” | Roll call | 530 for, 20 against, 31 abstained Adopted | Requested byroll call: Renew; split: Members |
| 13 | Paragraph 33 — part 2 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – § 33/2 Part voted on: “those words” | Roll call | 405 for, 169 against, 3 abstained Adopted | Requested byroll call: Renew; split: Members |
| 14 | Separate vote on citation 13 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – Citation 13 | Roll call | 397 for, 162 against, 21 abstained Adopted | Requested byroll call: Renew; separate: Members |
| 15 | Amendment 2, adding text after recital A A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – After recital A – Am 2 | Roll call | 184 for, 376 against, 17 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: Renew, Members |
| 16 | Separate vote on recital K | Show of hands | Adopted | Requested byroll call: Renew; separate: Members |
| 17 | Separate vote on recital Q | Show of hands | Adopted | |
| 18 | Amendment 3 to recital Q A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – Recital Q – Am 3 | Roll call | 167 for, 405 against, 6 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: Renew, Members |
| 19 | Recital R — part 1 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – Recital R/1 Part voted on: “whereas national and regional level system operators hold important responsibilities, particularly in the area of energy supply security; whereas all tasks of a regulatory nature should be performed by regulatory agencies acting in the public interest;” | Roll call | 547 for, 10 against, 20 abstained Adopted | Requested byroll call: Renew; split: Members |
| 20 | Recital R — part 2 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – Recital R/2 Part voted on: ‘whereas, however, alongside these responsibilities, a strengthened role for regulators and ACER in the planning processes can contribute to addressing shortcomings, such as ENTSO-E’s current 10-year network development plan (TYNDP) grid planning, as identified in the grid monitoring report;’ | Roll call | 405 for, 166 against, 7 abstained Adopted | Requested byroll call: Renew; split: Members |
| 21 | Recital R — part 3 A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – Recital R/3 Part voted on: ‘whereas, while acknowledging the TSOs’ responsibilities in drawing up these scenarios, ACER’s early involvement in the drawing-up process could help to ensure that the guidelines for the drawing-up of the scenarios are followed in accordance with the TEN-E Regulation;’ | Roll call | 396 for, 163 against, 15 abstained Adopted | Requested byroll call: Renew; split: Members |
| 22 | Final vote — text as a whole A10-0091/2025 – Anna Stürgkh – Motion for a resolution (as a whole) | Roll call | 418 for, 112 against, 45 abstained Adopted |
Roll calls requested by Greens, Renew, Members · split votes by Members (5) · separate votes by Members.
Text
The text voted on.
AI: What this vote decides Written by AI from the official text — check the source
Parliament adopted a resolution on electricity grids, calling them the backbone of the EU energy system.
The text stresses the need to modernise, expand and digitalise grids to meet climate goals and boost competitiveness.
It asks for faster implementation of EU rules, a stronger role for ACER in grid planning, and more funding for distribution grids.
AI: The text in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
Parliament's resolution on electricity grids calls for modernising and expanding EU grids to meet climate goals, improve integration, and ensure affordable energy. It urges faster permitting, more investment, and stronger EU planning and funding.
Dossier
Where the dossier stands and its other decisions in plenary.
2025/2006(INI) · Own-initiative report
Parliament adopted the text on 19 June 2025. This is its final position on the matter.
Show the 5 steps of the dossier
- Referred to committee · 23 January 2025 (done)
- Committee work · Report adopted 13 May 2025 (done)
- Tabled for plenary · 18 May 2025 (done)
- Plenary vote · Adopted 19 June 2025 (done)
- Parliament’s position · Final (done)
Lead committee: ITRE · Author: Anna STÜRGKH (Renew)
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Sources & citation
Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.
- Official sources
- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2025). “Electricity grids: the backbone of the EU energy system”. Decision, 19 June 2025. votingId 177532, document A-10-2025-0091, reference 2025/2006(INI). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2025-06-19/5 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official sources: Roll-call votes, sitting of 19 June 2025 (European Parliament), https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2025-06-19-RCV_EN.html; Results of votes, sitting of 19 June 2025 (European Parliament), https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2025-06-19-VOT_EN.html. Data: EP Open Data API: decisions of the sitting MTG-PL-2025-06-19, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/meetings/MTG-PL-2025-06-19/decisions?format=application%2Fld%2Bjson (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-decision-2025-06-19-5,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Electricity grids: the backbone of the EU energy system}},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-06-19},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2025-06-19/5}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2025-06-19/5},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Decision. votingId 177532, document A-10-2025-0091, reference 2025/2006(INI). Official source: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2025-06-19-RCV\_EN.html, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2025-06-19-VOT\_EN.html. Data: EP Open Data API: decisions of the sitting MTG-PL-2025-06-19 (CC BY 4.0)}
}