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Just transition directive in the world of work: ensuring the creation of jobs and revitalising local economies

Effect
Adopted
Result
420 for · 207 against · 20 abstained roll call
Date
20 January 2026, 13:02–13:09
Kind
Resolution
More facts (9)
Margin
by a large majority
Text
Report A-10-2025-0261
Dossier
2025/2131(INL)
Source
Committee report by Jana Toom
Topics
Jobs, social affairs & equality Assigned by a model, not checked by hand.
Votes
53 votes · 6 roll calls · 5 amendments
Requested by
EPP (10 split votes, 1 separate vote) · ECR (1 roll call, 8 split votes) · Patriots (1 roll call) · ESN (1 roll call)
Sitting
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Final vote
183122
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Votes on this decision
Members on the final vote

Result

The final vote and what it means for this kind of decision.

Final vote: 420 for, 207 against, 20 abstained (roll call).

Adopted by a large majority.

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 5 amendments (5 rejected) and 47 parts of the text voted on separately (33 adopted, 13 rejected, 1 lapsed).

Backed by The Left, Greens, S&D, Renew and EPP; opposed by ECR, Patriots and ESN.

Groups

Members' votes, each counted in the group they belonged to on the day. No vote: in office that day, no position recorded. Majority line: the most common position. Clear line: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided. Cohesion: Agreement Index, 0 = evenly split, 1 = all voted the same (method).
GroupForAgainstAbst.No voteMajority lineClear lineCohesionBar
The LeftFor 36Against 0Abst. 0No vote 10 of 46Majority line ForClear line For Cohesion 1.00
GreensFor 50Against 0Abst. 0No vote 3 of 53Majority line ForClear line For Cohesion 1.00
S&DFor 125Against 0Abst. 0No vote 11 of 136Majority line ForClear line For Cohesion 1.00
RenewFor 46Against 18Abst. 4No vote 7 of 75Majority line ForClear line For Cohesion 0.51
EPPFor 140Against 18Abst. 11No vote 19 of 188Majority line ForClear line For Cohesion 0.74
ECRFor 3Against 65Abst. 2No vote 9 of 79Majority line AgainstClear line Against Cohesion 0.89
PatriotsFor 0Against 79Abst. 0No vote 6 of 85Majority line AgainstClear line Against Cohesion 1.00
ESNFor 0Against 22Abst. 2No vote 3 of 27Majority line AgainstClear line Against Cohesion 0.88
No groupFor 20Against 5Abst. 1No vote 4 of 30Majority 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, 58

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.

Countries

The final vote by national delegation.

Votes by country (27 delegations)
Members' votes by country. No vote: in office that day, no position recorded. Cohesion: Agreement Index of the delegation, 0 = evenly split, 1 = all the same; it reflects the mix of groups (method).
CountryForAgainstAbst.No voteCohesion
Austria812000.40
Belgium144040.67
Bulgaria93410.34
Cyprus5001—
Czechia713010.47
Germany61223100.56
Denmark85020.42
Estonia5110—
Spain448080.77
Finland112200.60
France3733470.25
Greece156000.57
Croatia110011.00
Hungary211080.77
Ireland120021.00
Italy4030060.36
Lithuania6113—
Luxembourg5100—
Latvia5400—
Malta4002—
Netherlands1612120.33
Poland2623040.30
Portugal162030.83
Romania260340.84
Sweden811020.37
Slovenia8010—
Slovakia113010.68

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.

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Debate speakers and how they voted

Members who spoke in the plenary debate on the dossier. Speeches: how many times they took the floor. Final vote: their recorded position on this decision's final roll call.
MemberGroupSpeechesSpokeFinal vote
Younous OMARJEE FranceThe LeftSpeeches120 Jan 2026 (verbatim report, official site) No vote recorded
Jana TOOM EstoniaRenewSpeeches219 Jan 2026 (verbatim report, official site) For
Katarina BARLEY GermanyS&DSpeeches219 Jan 2026 (verbatim report, official site) For
Dennis RADTKE GermanyEPPSpeeches119 Jan 2026 (verbatim report, official site) · for the group For
Klára DOBREV HungaryS&DSpeeches119 Jan 2026 (verbatim report, official site) · for the group For
Sara MATTHIEU BelgiumGreensSpeeches119 Jan 2026 (verbatim report, official site) · for the group For
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Debate speakers, continued
MemberGroupSpeechesSpokeFinal vote
Pál SZEKERES HungaryPatriotsSpeeches119 Jan 2026 (verbatim report, official site) Against
Rudi KENNES BelgiumThe LeftSpeeches119 Jan 2026 (verbatim report, official site) · for the group For
Georgiana TEODORESCU RomaniaECRSpeeches119 Jan 2026 (verbatim report, official site) · for the group For
Séverine WERBROUCK FrancePatriotsSpeeches119 Jan 2026 (verbatim report, official site) · for the group Against

All votes on this decision, 53

In voting order. Result: for–against–abstained (a show of hands has no count). Requested by: the groups that asked for a roll call, a split vote or a separate vote.
No.VoteRecordedResultRequested by
1Paragraph 1 — part 1 of 3 Part voted on: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘to more sustainable energy sources, and modernised industries and a more digitalised economy’ and ‘believes that a legislative framework to address the challenges and opportunities of a just transition in the workplace is essential to ensure adequate minimum standards the that provide clarity and structure for both workers and employers in anticipating and managing change and ultimately improve the Union’s resilience, competitiveness and upward social convergence and social justice;’”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: EPP, ECR
2Paragraph 1 — part 2 of 3 Part voted on: “to more sustainable energy sources, and modernised industries and a more digitalised economy”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: EPP, ECR
3Paragraph 1 — part 3 of 3 Part voted on: ‘believes that a legislative framework to address the challenges and opportunities of a just transition in the workplace is essential to ensure adequate minimum standards the that provide clarity and structure for both workers and employers in anticipating and managing change and ultimately improve the Union’s resilience, competitiveness and upward social convergence and social justice;’Counted357 for, 295 against, 7 abstained AdoptedRequested bysplit: EPP, ECR
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Votes on this decision, continued
No.VoteRecordedResultRequested by
2Paragraph 1 — part 2 of 3 Part voted on: “to more sustainable energy sources, and modernised industries and a more digitalised economy”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: EPP, ECR
3Paragraph 1 — part 3 of 3 Part voted on: ‘believes that a legislative framework to address the challenges and opportunities of a just transition in the workplace is essential to ensure adequate minimum standards the that provide clarity and structure for both workers and employers in anticipating and managing change and ultimately improve the Union’s resilience, competitiveness and upward social convergence and social justice;’Counted357 for, 295 against, 7 abstained AdoptedRequested bysplit: EPP, ECR
Votes on this decision, continued
No.VoteRecordedResultRequested by
4Vote on text inserted after paragraph 1 Show of hands Rejected
5Separate vote on paragraph 2 Show of hands Rejected
6Paragraph 3 — part 1 of 2 Part voted on: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘and ensuring the right to disconnect’”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: EPP
7Paragraph 3 — part 2 of 2 Part voted on: “those words”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: EPP
8Paragraph 4 — part 1 of 2 Part voted on: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘, climate-neutral, and digital’”Counted292 for, 353 against, 11 abstained RejectedRequested bysplit: ECR; separate: EPP
9Paragraph 4 — part 2 of 2 Part voted on: “those words”Show of hands LapsedRequested bysplit: ECR; separate: EPP
10Paragraph 5 — part 1 of 2 Part voted on: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘green and digital’”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: ECR
11Paragraph 5 — part 2 of 2 Part voted on: “those words”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: ECR
12Paragraph 6 — part 1 of 2 Part voted on: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘strongly believes that an individual right to training for workers during working hours which addresses the main barriers to pursuing training can ensure quality upskilling or reskilling, employee training and career development support for a predictable and stable supply of skilled workers for employers; stresses the need for tackling the cost barrier by ensuring training is cost-free for workers, supported by funding, tax incentives and partnerships; stresses that national institutions and social partners are responsible for the training of employees and highlights their essential role in the implementation of the right to training;’”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: EPP
13Paragraph 6 — part 2 of 2 Part voted on: “those words”Counted388 for, 190 against, 76 abstained AdoptedRequested bysplit: EPP
14Paragraph 7 — part 1 of 3 Part voted on: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘at least 15% of’ and ‘paid, high quality’”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: EPP
15Paragraph 7 — part 2 of 3 Part voted on: “at least 15% of”Counted354 for, 269 against, 30 abstained AdoptedRequested bysplit: EPP
16Paragraph 7 — part 3 of 3 Part voted on: “paid, high quality”Counted409 for, 202 against, 47 abstained AdoptedRequested bysplit: EPP
17Separate vote on paragraph 10 Show of hands Rejected
18Amendment 13, adding text after paragraph 10 A10-0261/2025 – Jana Toom – After § 10 – Am 13 Roll call175 for, 455 against, 23 abstained RejectedRequested byroll call: Patriots
19Paragraph 14 — part 1 of 2 Part voted on: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘welcomes the inception of the pilot project for the EU Fair Transition Observatory;’”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: EPP
20Paragraph 14 — part 2 of 2 Part voted on: “those words”Counted302 for, 361 against, 1 abstained RejectedRequested bysplit: EPP
21Separate vote on paragraph 16 Counted329 for, 322 against, 4 abstained AdoptedRequested byseparate: EPP
22Paragraph 19 — part 1 of 3 Part voted on: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘environmentally’ and ‘green’”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: ECR
23Paragraph 19 — part 2 of 3 Part voted on: “environmentally”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: ECR
24Paragraph 19 — part 3 of 3 Part voted on: “green”Counted461 for, 175 against, 25 abstained AdoptedRequested bysplit: ECR
25Separate vote on paragraph 21 Show of hands Rejected
26Separate vote on paragraph 22 Counted165 for, 445 against, 37 abstained RejectedRequested bysplit: EPP
27Separate vote on paragraph 22 Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: EPP
28Separate vote on paragraph 22 Counted378 for, 212 against, 62 abstained AdoptedRequested bysplit: EPP
29Separate vote on paragraph 24 Counted121 for, 470 against, 44 abstained Rejected
30Paragraph 26 — part 1 of 2 Part voted on: “Stresses that workplace transformations and restructuring during the twin transition may trigger psychosocial risks such as stress, uncertainty, and the threat of job loss; highlight the need for protecting the mental health and psychosocial well-being of workers during transitions, including through workplace risk assessments and support services;”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: EPP
31Paragraph 26 — part 2 of 2 Part voted on: “calls for mental health support programmes, including counselling, stress management, and work-life balance schemes, to be integrated into company-level transition plans;”Counted407 for, 163 against, 79 abstained AdoptedRequested bysplit: EPP
32Separate vote on paragraph 27 Show of hands Rejected
33Separate vote on paragraph 32 Show of hands Rejected
34Paragraph 34 — part 1 of 2 Part voted on: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘as part of implementing the Council recommendation on ensuring a fair transition towards climate neutrality’”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: ECR
35Paragraph 34 — part 2 of 2 Part voted on: “those words”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: ECR
36Separate vote on paragraph 35 Counted268 for, 360 against, 32 abstained RejectedRequested byseparate: EPP
37Amendment 1 to recital A A10-0261/2025 – Jana Toom – Recital A – Am 1 Roll call288 for, 294 against, 63 abstained RejectedRequested byroll call: ECR
38Recital A — part 1 of 2 Part voted on: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘a climate-neutral and’”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: ECR
39Recital A — part 2 of 2 Part voted on: “those words”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: ECR
40Amendment 2 to recital E A10-0261/2025 – Jana Toom – Recital E – Am 2 Roll call178 for, 454 against, 20 abstained RejectedRequested byroll call: ECR
41Amendment 3 to recital F A10-0261/2025 – Jana Toom – Recital F – Am 3 Roll call187 for, 436 against, 24 abstained RejectedRequested byroll call: ECR
42Amendment 10, adding text after recital F A10-0261/2025 – Jana Toom – After recital F – Am 10 Roll call207 for, 425 against, 14 abstained RejectedRequested byroll call: ESN
43Recital K — part 1 of 2 Part voted on: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘towards climate neutrality and digital transformation’”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: ECR
44Recital K — part 2 of 2 Part voted on: “those words”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: ECR
45Recital M — part 1 of 2 Part voted on: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘green and digital’”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: ECR
46Recital M — part 2 of 2 Part voted on: “those words”Show of hands AdoptedRequested bysplit: ECR
47Separate vote on Annex, introductory sentence Show of hands Adopted
48Separate vote on Annex, introductory sentence Counted276 for, 335 against, 42 abstained Rejected
49Separate vote on Annex, recommendation 2 Counted278 for, 370 against, 14 abstained Rejected
50Separate vote on Annex, recommendation 2 Show of hands Adopted
51Separate vote on Annex, recommendation 3 Show of hands Adopted
52Separate vote on Annex, recommendation 3 Counted372 for, 224 against, 57 abstained Adopted
53Final vote — text as a whole A10-0261/2025 – Jana Toom – Motion for a resolution (as a whole) Roll call420 for, 207 against, 20 abstained Adopted

Roll calls requested by ECR, Patriots, ESN · split votes by EPP (10), ECR (8) · separate votes by EPP.

Text

The text voted on.

Report A-10-2025-0261

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Parliament adopted a resolution asking the Commission to propose a directive on a just transition in the world of work, aiming to create jobs and revitalise local economies during the green and digital transitions.

The adopted text calls for measures to support workers and regions affected by these transitions, including through social dialogue, training, and quality job creation, while respecting national labour market models.

Parliament's position is now set, and the Commission is expected to consider these recommendations in any future legislative proposal.

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AI: The text in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source

Parliament requests a directive on just transition in the world of work, covering anticipation of change, worker information and consultation, training rights, national strategies, business support, and monitoring.

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Dossier

Where the dossier stands and its other decisions in plenary.

2025/2131(INL) · Legislative initiative

Parliament adopted the text on 20 January 2026. This is its final position on the matter.

Show the 5 steps of the dossier
  1. Referred to committee · 10 July 2025 (done)
  2. Committee work · Report adopted 3 December 2025 (done)
  3. Tabled for plenary · 12 December 2025 (done)
  4. Plenary vote · Adopted 20 January 2026 (done)
  5. Parliament’s position · Final (done)

Lead committee: EMPL · Author: Jana TOOM (Renew)

Connections

What this decision touches: the procedural chain, the same text, running issues, votes that split the chamber the same way.

Show 11 connections: Running issue: European Pillar of Social Rights · Final votes that split the chamber the same way

Running issue: European Pillar of Social Rights

Final votes that split the chamber the same way

Sources & citation

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European Parliament (2026). “Just transition directive in the world of work: ensuring the creation of jobs and revitalising local economies”. Decision, 20 January 2026. votingId 183122, document A-10-2025-0261, reference 2025/2131(INL). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2026-01-20/7 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official sources: Roll-call votes, sitting of 20 January 2026 (European Parliament), https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2026-01-20-RCV_EN.html; Results of votes, sitting of 20 January 2026 (European Parliament), https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2026-01-20-VOT_EN.html. Data: EP Open Data API: decisions of the sitting MTG-PL-2026-01-20, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/meetings/MTG-PL-2026-01-20/decisions?format=application%2Fld%2Bjson (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX 
@misc{epw-decision-2026-01-20-7,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Just transition directive in the world of work: ensuring the creation of jobs and revitalising local economies}},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-01-20},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2026-01-20/7}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2026-01-20/7},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Decision. votingId 183122, document A-10-2025-0261, reference 2025/2131(INL). Official source: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2026-01-20-RCV\_EN.html, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2026-01-20-VOT\_EN.html. Data: EP Open Data API: decisions of the sitting MTG-PL-2026-01-20 (CC BY 4.0)}
}