Decision
Political repression and humanitarian situation in Cuba
- Effect
- Adopted
- Result
- 283 for · 199 against · 85 abstained roll call
- Date
- 18 June 2026, 13:18–13:24
- Kind
- Resolution
More facts (9)
- Margin
- by a small majority
- Dossier
- 2026/2735(RSP)
- Source
- Motion for a resolution
- Topics
- Foreign affairs Assigned by a model, not checked by hand.
- Votes
- 31 votes · 16 roll calls · 15 amendments
- Requested by
- The Left (1 roll call) · Greens (1 roll call) · S&D (1 roll call) · EPP (1 roll call) · Patriots (1 roll call)
- Sitting
- Thursday 18 June 2026
- Final vote
- 194562
Result
The final vote and what it means for this kind of decision.
Final vote: 283 for, 199 against, 85 abstained (roll call).
Adopted by a small majority.
Parliament adopted the text as its official position.
Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 15 amendments (1 adopted, 14 rejected) and 8 parts of the text voted on separately (8 rejected). 7 alternative motions lapsed once the text was adopted.
Backed by Renew, EPP and ECR; opposed by The Left, Greens and S&D; Patriots and ESN mostly abstained.
Groups
| Group | For | Against | Abst. | No vote | Majority line | Clear line | Cohesion | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Left | For 0 | Against 38 | Abst. 0 | No vote 7 of 45 | Majority line Against | Clear line Against | Cohesion 1.00 | |
| Greens | For 0 | Against 41 | Abst. 2 | No vote 10 of 53 | Majority line Against | Clear line Against | Cohesion 0.93 | |
| S&D | For 5 | Against 98 | Abst. 2 | No vote 30 of 135 | Majority line Against | Clear line Against | Cohesion 0.90 | |
| Renew | For 58 | Against 1 | Abst. 3 | No vote 16 of 78 | Majority line For | Clear line For | Cohesion 0.90 | |
| EPP | For 141 | Against 1 | Abst. 0 | No vote 43 of 185 | Majority line For | Clear line For | Cohesion 0.99 | |
| ECR | For 63 | Against 0 | Abst. 1 | No vote 18 of 82 | Majority line For | Clear line For | Cohesion 0.98 | |
| Patriots | For 6 | Against 0 | Abst. 58 | No vote 21 of 85 | Majority line Abstained | Clear line Abstained | Cohesion 0.86 | |
| ESN | For 4 | Against 2 | Abst. 18 | No vote 3 of 27 | Majority line Abstained | Clear line Abstained | Cohesion 0.63 | |
| No group | For 6 | Against 18 | Abst. 1 | No vote 4 of 29 | 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, Taner KABILOV changed group.
Voted against their group, 27
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.
Greens line Against · 2 abstained of 43 who voted
Abstained (2)
- Ignazio Roberto MARINO Italy
- Markéta GREGOROVÁ Czechia
S&D line Against · 5 voted for, 2 abstained of 105 who voted
Voted for (5)
- Christel SCHALDEMOSE Denmark
- Francisco ASSIS Portugal
- Maria GRAPINI Romania
- Marianne VIND Denmark
- Niels FUGLSANG Denmark
Abstained (2)
- Gabriela FIREA Romania
- Mihai TUDOSE Romania
Renew line For · 1 voted against, 3 abstained of 62 who voted
Voted against (1)
- Michael MCNAMARA Ireland
Abstained (3)
- Bernard GUETTA France
- Christophe GRUDLER France
- Fabienne KELLER France
EPP line For · 1 voted against of 142 who voted
Voted against (1)
ECR line For · 1 abstained of 64 who voted
Abstained (1)
- Emmanouil FRAGKOS Greece
Patriots line Abstained · 6 voted for or against of 64 who voted
Voted for or against (6)
- Antonín STANĚK Czechia
- Jaroslav KNOT Czechia
- Jaroslava POKORNÁ JERMANOVÁ Czechia
- Ondřej KNOTEK Czechia
- Tiago MOREIRA DE SÁ Portugal
- Tomáš KUBÍN Czechia
ESN line Abstained · 6 voted for or against of 24 who voted
Voted for or against (6)
- Marcin SYPNIEWSKI Poland
- Petar VOLGIN Bulgaria
- Roberto VANNACCI Italy
- Siegbert Frank DROESE Germany
- Stanisław TYSZKA Poland
- Tomasz FROELICH Germany
Countries
The final vote by national delegation.
Votes by country (27 delegations)
| Country | For | Against | Abst. | No vote | Cohesion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0.08 |
| Belgium | 6 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0.16 |
| Bulgaria | 8 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0.59 |
| Cyprus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| Czechia | 14 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0.67 |
| Germany | 37 | 31 | 12 | 16 | 0.19 |
| Denmark | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0.46 |
| Estonia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Spain | 19 | 24 | 6 | 11 | 0.23 |
| Finland | 5 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0.32 |
| France | 14 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 0.08 |
| Greece | 7 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0.31 |
| Croatia | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Hungary | 6 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0.25 |
| Ireland | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0.50 |
| Italy | 26 | 27 | 7 | 16 | 0.17 |
| Lithuania | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | — |
| Luxembourg | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Latvia | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Malta | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Netherlands | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0.20 |
| Poland | 38 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 0.77 |
| Portugal | 10 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0.33 |
| Romania | 15 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 0.63 |
| Sweden | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Slovenia | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | — |
| Slovakia | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0.19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabine VERHEYEN Germany | EPP | Speeches1 | 18 Jun 2026 (verbatim report, official site) | For |
| Nicolas BAY France | ECR | Speeches2 | 19 May 2026 (verbatim report, official site) | For |
| Ewa KOPACZ Poland | EPP | Speeches2 | 19 May 2026 (verbatim report, official site) | For |
| Adam BIELAN Poland | ECR | Speeches2 | 19 May 2026 (verbatim report, official site) | No vote recorded |
| Ana MIRANDA PAZ Spain | Greens | Speeches2 | 19 May 2026 (verbatim report, official site) · for the group | Against |
| Ana Miguel PEDRO Portugal | EPP | Speeches1 | 19 May 2026 (verbatim report, official site) | For |
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All votes on this decision, 31
| No. | Vote | Recorded | Result | Requested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amendment 22 to paragraph 1 B10-0285/2026 – § 1 – Am 22 | Roll call | 177 for, 381 against, 8 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: Patriots |
| 2 | Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 1 B10-0285/2026 – After § 1 – Am 3 | Roll call | 185 for, 334 against, 44 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: The Left |
| 3 | Amendment 4, adding text after paragraph 1 B10-0285/2026 – After § 1 – Am 4 | Roll call | 112 for, 330 against, 124 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: The Left |
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| No. | Vote | Recorded | Result | Requested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Amendment 3, adding text after paragraph 1 B10-0285/2026 – After § 1 – Am 3 | Roll call | 185 for, 334 against, 44 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: The Left |
| 3 | Amendment 4, adding text after paragraph 1 B10-0285/2026 – After § 1 – Am 4 | Roll call | 112 for, 330 against, 124 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: The Left |
| No. | Vote | Recorded | Result | Requested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Amendment 5, adding text after paragraph 1 B10-0285/2026 – After § 1 – Am 5 | Roll call | 202 for, 329 against, 34 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: The Left |
| 5 | Amendment 6, adding text after paragraph 1 B10-0285/2026 – After § 1 – Am 6 | Roll call | 195 for, 353 against, 15 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: The Left |
| 6 | Amendment 7, adding text after paragraph 1 B10-0285/2026 – After § 1 – Am 7 | Roll call | 206 for, 319 against, 28 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: The Left |
| 7 | Vote on text inserted after paragraph 1 | Show of hands | Rejected | |
| 8 | Vote on text inserted after paragraph 1 | Show of hands | Rejected | |
| 9 | Amendment 10, adding text after paragraph 1 B10-0285/2026 – After § 1 – Am 10 | Roll call | 202 for, 330 against, 36 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: The Left |
| 10 | Vote on text inserted after paragraph 1 | Show of hands | Rejected | |
| 11 | Amendment 15, adding text after paragraph 4 B10-0285/2026 – After § 4 – Am 15 | Roll call | 213 for, 324 against, 27 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: S&D |
| 12 | Amendment 16, adding text after paragraph 4 B10-0285/2026 – After § 4 – Am 16 | Roll call | 264 for, 289 against, 12 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: Greens |
| 13 | Amendment 17, adding text after paragraph 4 B10-0285/2026 – After § 4 – Am 17 | Roll call | 267 for, 245 against, 47 abstained Adopted | Requested byroll call: Greens |
| 14 | Amendment 18, adding text after paragraph 4 B10-0285/2026 – After § 4 – Am 18 | Roll call | 248 for, 279 against, 38 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: Greens |
| 15 | Amendment 19, adding text after paragraph 4 B10-0285/2026 – After § 4 – Am 19 | Roll call | 215 for, 313 against, 38 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: Greens |
| 16 | Vote on text inserted after paragraph 4 | Show of hands | Rejected | |
| 17 | Vote on text inserted after paragraph 4 | Show of hands | Rejected | |
| 18 | Amendment 23 to paragraph 5 B10-0285/2026 – § 5 – Am 23 | Roll call | 166 for, 394 against, 7 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: Patriots |
| 19 | Vote on text inserted after citation 9 | Show of hands | Rejected | |
| 20 | Amendment 13, adding text after recital A B10-0285/2026 – After recital A – Am 13 | Roll call | 238 for, 315 against, 9 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: Greens |
| 21 | Vote on text inserted after recital C | Show of hands | Rejected | |
| 22 | Vote on text inserted after recital C | Show of hands | Rejected | |
| 23 | Amendment 14, adding text after recital F B10-0285/2026 – After recital F – Am 14 | Roll call | 217 for, 319 against, 31 abstained Rejected | Requested byroll call: S&D |
| 24 | Final vote — text as a whole B10-0285/2026 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole) | Roll call | 283 for, 199 against, 85 abstained Adopted | Requested byroll call: EPP |
| 25 | Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0285/2026 | Show of hands | Lapsed | |
| 26 | Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0286/2026 | Show of hands | Lapsed | |
| 27 | Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0287/2026 | Show of hands | Lapsed | |
| 28 | Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0288/2026 | Show of hands | Lapsed | |
| 29 | Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0289/2026 | Show of hands | Lapsed | |
| 30 | Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0290/2026 | Show of hands | Lapsed | |
| 31 | Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0291/2026 | Show of hands | Lapsed |
Roll calls requested by The Left, Greens, S&D, EPP, Patriots.
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 the political repression and humanitarian situation in Cuba, addressing the crisis caused by internal and external factors, including US sanctions.
The text condemns US economic coercion and calls for respect for international law, while reaffirming support for Cuba's sovereignty.
It urges the US to halt its embargo and unilateral measures against Cuba.
AI: The text in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
This resolution expresses concern over the humanitarian crisis in Cuba, condemns US sanctions and the embargo, and calls on Cuban authorities to respect human rights and release political prisoners.
Dossier
Where the dossier stands and its other decisions in plenary.
2026/2735(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject
Parliament adopted the text on 18 June 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
Show the 3 steps of the dossier
- Tabled for plenary (done)
- Plenary vote · Adopted 18 June 2026 (done)
- Parliament’s position · Final (done)
Connections
What this decision touches: the procedural chain, the same text, running issues, votes that split the chamber the same way.
Show 17 connections: Running issue: Cuba political prisoners · Running issue: July 2021 Cuba protests · Running issue: Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua · Final votes that split the chamber the same way
Running issue: Cuba political prisoners
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Running issue: Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua
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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 (2026). “Political repression and humanitarian situation in Cuba”. Decision, 18 June 2026. votingId 194562, document B-10-2026-0287, reference 2026/2735(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2026-06-18/8 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official sources: Roll-call votes, sitting of 18 June 2026 (European Parliament), https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2026-06-18-RCV_EN.html; Results of votes, sitting of 18 June 2026 (European Parliament), https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2026-06-18-VOT_EN.html. Data: EP Open Data API: decisions of the sitting MTG-PL-2026-06-18, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/meetings/MTG-PL-2026-06-18/decisions?format=application%2Fld%2Bjson (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-decision-2026-06-18-8,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Political repression and humanitarian situation in Cuba}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-06-18},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2026-06-18/8}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2026-06-18/8},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Decision. votingId 194562, document B-10-2026-0287, reference 2026/2735(RSP). Official source: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2026-06-18-RCV\_EN.html, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2026-06-18-VOT\_EN.html. Data: EP Open Data API: decisions of the sitting MTG-PL-2026-06-18 (CC BY 4.0)}
}