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The impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality

Effect
Adopted
Result
575 for · 33 against · 43 abstained roll call
Date
8 July 2026, 13:54–13:58
Kind
Resolution
More facts (9)
Margin
by an overwhelming majority
Text
Motion B-10-2026-0333
Dossier
2026/2617(RSP)
Source
Motion for a resolution
Topics
Foreign affairsJobs, social affairs & equality Assigned by a model, not checked by hand.
Votes
23 votes · 20 roll calls · 14 amendments
Requested by
The Left (1 roll call) · Greens (1 separate vote) · S&D (1 roll call, 1 separate vote) · Renew (1 roll call) · EPP (1 roll call, 1 split vote) · ECR (1 roll call, 1 split vote) · Patriots (1 roll call, 1 split vote)
Sitting
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Final vote
195638
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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: 575 for, 33 against, 43 abstained (roll call).

Adopted by an overwhelming majority.

Parliament adopted the text as its official position.

Before the final vote, MEPs decided on 14 amendments (8 adopted, 6 rejected) and 8 parts of the text voted on separately (6 adopted, 2 rejected).

Backed by The Left, Greens, S&D, Renew, EPP, ECR and Patriots; opposed by 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 40Against 0Abst. 1No vote 4 of 45Majority line ForClear line For Cohesion 0.96
GreensFor 49Against 1Abst. 0No vote 3 of 53Majority line ForClear line For Cohesion 0.97
S&DFor 123Against 0Abst. 2No vote 10 of 135Majority line ForClear line For Cohesion 0.98
RenewFor 73Against 0Abst. 1No vote 4 of 78Majority line ForClear line For Cohesion 0.98
EPPFor 162Against 0Abst. 4No vote 19 of 185Majority line ForClear line For Cohesion 0.96
ECRFor 48Against 1Abst. 24No vote 11 of 84Majority line ForClear line Divided Cohesion 0.49
PatriotsFor 57Against 10Abst. 4No vote 14 of 85Majority line ForClear line For Cohesion 0.70
ESNFor 3Against 20Abst. 2No vote 2 of 27Majority line AgainstClear line Against Cohesion 0.70
No groupFor 20Against 1Abst. 5No vote 1 of 27Majority line —Clear line No line Cohesion —

Members who changed group are counted in the group of the day: Branko GRIMS changed group.

Voted against their group, 28

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
Austria136010.53
Belgium220001.00
Bulgaria73250.38
Cyprus6000—
Czechia180031.00
Germany7313370.73
Denmark150001.00
Estonia7000—
Spain464370.80
Finland130021.00
France6911100.96
Greece190110.93
Croatia110011.00
Hungary150150.91
Ireland130011.00
Italy6302110.95
Lithuania100100.86
Luxembourg5010—
Latvia9000—
Malta3021—
Netherlands281020.95
Poland2632310.25
Portugal190110.93
Romania240270.88
Sweden210001.00
Slovenia9000—
Slovakia112020.77

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
Victor NEGRESCU RomaniaS&DSpeeches18 Jul 2026 (verbatim report, official site) No vote recorded
Katarina BARLEY GermanyS&DSpeeches37 Jul 2026 (verbatim report, official site) No vote recorded
Costas MAVRIDES CyprusS&DSpeeches17 Jul 2026 (verbatim report, official site) For
Jana TOOM EstoniaRenewSpeeches17 Jul 2026 (verbatim report, official site) · for the group For
Loucas FOURLAS CyprusEPPSpeeches17 Jul 2026 (verbatim report, official site) For
Giorgos GEORGIOU CyprusThe LeftSpeeches17 Jul 2026 (verbatim report, official site) · for the group For
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Debate speakers, continued
MemberGroupSpeechesSpokeFinal vote
Eleonora MELETI GreeceEPPSpeeches17 Jul 2026 (verbatim report, official site) · for the group For
Irmhild BOSSDORF GermanyESNSpeeches17 Jul 2026 (verbatim report, official site) · for the group Against
Afroditi LATINOPOULOU GreecePatriotsSpeeches17 Jul 2026 (verbatim report, official site) · for the group For
Geadis GEADI CyprusECRSpeeches17 Jul 2026 (verbatim report, official site) · for the group For
Cecilia STRADA ItalyS&DSpeeches17 Jul 2026 (verbatim report, official site) · for the group For
Isabella LÖVIN SwedenGreensSpeeches17 Jul 2026 (verbatim report, official site) · for the group For

All votes on this decision, 23

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
1Amendment 15, adding text after paragraph 1 B10-0333/2026 – After § 1 – Am 15 Roll call194 for, 445 against, 7 abstained RejectedRequested byroll call: Patriots
2Paragraph 2 — part 1 B10-0333/2026 – § 2/1 Part voted on: “Stresses that the Republic of Türkiye bears continuing responsibility under international law for the violations committed during and after the 1974 invasion, which include grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and recalls that such responsibility entails the obligation to ensure that victims are provided full reparation, including restitution, rehabilitation, satisfaction and guarantees of non-repetition;”Roll call628 for, 18 against, 11 abstained AdoptedRequested byroll call: Patriots, EPP; split: Patriots
3Paragraph 2 — part 2 B10-0333/2026 – § 2/2 Part voted on: “calls on the Member States to ensure the provision of effective reparation for all victims of gender-based violence, including sexual violence; recalls that such reparation should be adequate, promptly attributed, and holistic in order to recognise the harm suffered;”Roll call567 for, 41 against, 50 abstained AdoptedRequested byroll call: EPP; split: Patriots
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Votes on this decision, continued
No.VoteRecordedResultRequested by
2Paragraph 2 — part 1 B10-0333/2026 – § 2/1 Part voted on: “Stresses that the Republic of Türkiye bears continuing responsibility under international law for the violations committed during and after the 1974 invasion, which include grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and recalls that such responsibility entails the obligation to ensure that victims are provided full reparation, including restitution, rehabilitation, satisfaction and guarantees of non-repetition;”Roll call628 for, 18 against, 11 abstained AdoptedRequested byroll call: Patriots, EPP; split: Patriots
3Paragraph 2 — part 2 B10-0333/2026 – § 2/2 Part voted on: “calls on the Member States to ensure the provision of effective reparation for all victims of gender-based violence, including sexual violence; recalls that such reparation should be adequate, promptly attributed, and holistic in order to recognise the harm suffered;”Roll call567 for, 41 against, 50 abstained AdoptedRequested byroll call: EPP; split: Patriots
Votes on this decision, continued
No.VoteRecordedResultRequested by
4Amendment 8, adding text after paragraph 2 B10-0333/2026 – After § 2 – Am 8 Roll call243 for, 384 against, 27 abstained RejectedRequested byroll call: The Left
5Separate vote on paragraph 5 B10-0333/2026 – § 5 Roll call615 for, 33 against, 3 abstained AdoptedRequested byroll call: Patriots
6Amendment 9, adding text after paragraph 5 B10-0333/2026 – After § 5 – Am 9 Roll call234 for, 367 against, 51 abstained RejectedRequested byroll call: The Left
7Separate vote on paragraph 6 Counted301 for, 312 against, 49 abstained Rejected
8Amendments 1 + 11 (voted as one) to paragraph 9 — part 1 B10-0333/2026 – § 9 – Am 1= 11=/1 Part voted on: “Text as a whole without the words: ‘sexual and reproductive health and rights’ and ‘safe and legal abortion’”Roll call453 for, 141 against, 45 abstained AdoptedRequested byroll call: S&D, Renew; split: ECR, EPP
9Amendments 1 + 11 (voted as one) to paragraph 9 — part 2 B10-0333/2026 – § 9 – Am 1= 11=/2 Part voted on: “sexual and reproductive health and rights”Roll call484 for, 78 against, 61 abstained AdoptedRequested byroll call: S&D, Renew; split: ECR, EPP
10Amendments 1 + 11 (voted as one) to paragraph 9 — part 3 B10-0333/2026 – § 9 – Am 1= 11=/3 Part voted on: “safe and legal abortion”Roll call488 for, 68 against, 68 abstained AdoptedRequested byroll call: S&D, Renew; split: ECR, EPP
11Amendment 12, adding text after paragraph 9 B10-0333/2026 – After § 9 – Am 12 Roll call489 for, 142 against, 14 abstained AdoptedRequested byroll call: S&D
12Amendment 13, adding text after paragraph 14 B10-0333/2026 – After § 14 – Am 13 Roll call348 for, 282 against, 26 abstained AdoptedRequested byroll call: ECR
13Amendment 14, adding text after paragraph 19 B10-0333/2026 – After § 19 – Am 14 Roll call358 for, 166 against, 122 abstained AdoptedRequested byroll call: ECR
14Amendment 16, adding text after paragraph 22 B10-0333/2026 – After § 22 – Am 16 Roll call196 for, 423 against, 17 abstained RejectedRequested byroll call: Patriots
15Separate vote on recital B B10-0333/2026 – Recital B Roll call625 for, 7 against, 25 abstained AdoptedRequested byroll call: Patriots
16Amendment 2, adding text after recital C B10-0333/2026 – After recital C – Am 2 Roll call374 for, 233 against, 45 abstained AdoptedRequested byroll call: The Left
17Separate vote on recital E Counted335 for, 308 against, 15 abstained Adopted
18Amendment 4, adding text after recital I B10-0333/2026 – After recital I – Am 4 Roll call383 for, 239 against, 34 abstained AdoptedRequested byroll call: S&D
19Amendment 5, adding text after recital I B10-0333/2026 – After recital I – Am 5 Roll call274 for, 323 against, 51 abstained RejectedRequested byroll call: The Left
20Amendment 6 to recital J B10-0333/2026 – Recital J – Am 6 Roll call292 for, 348 against, 10 abstained RejectedRequested byroll call: The Left
21Separate vote on recital J Show of hands RejectedRequested byroll call: EPP; separate: Greens, S&D
22Separate vote on recital J B10-0333/2026 – Recital J Roll call337 for, 273 against, 46 abstained AdoptedRequested byroll call: EPP; separate: Greens, S&D
23Final vote — text as a whole B10-0333/2026 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole) Roll call575 for, 33 against, 43 abstained AdoptedRequested byroll call: EPP

Roll calls requested by The Left, S&D, Renew, EPP, ECR, Patriots · split votes by EPP, ECR, Patriots · separate votes by Greens, S&D.

Text

The text voted on.

Motion B-10-2026-0333

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Parliament adopted a resolution on the impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality.

The text condemns the invasion and the gender-based violence committed by Turkish forces, and calls for recognition and support for the victims.

It urges the EU and member states to address the long-term consequences and ensure justice and reparations for the affected women and girls.

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This resolution condemns Türkiye's 1974 invasion and ongoing occupation of Cyprus, focusing on its impact on women and girls, including sexual violence and displacement.

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Dossier

Where the dossier stands and its other decisions in plenary.

2026/2617(RSP) · Resolution on a topical subject

Parliament adopted the text on 8 July 2026. This is its final position on the matter.

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  1. Tabled for plenary (done)
  2. Plenary vote · Adopted 8 July 2026 (done)
  3. Parliament’s position · Final (done)

Lead committee: FEMM · Author: Eleonora MELETI (EPP)

Connections

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

Show 3 connections: Running issue: Cyprus division

Running issue: Cyprus division

Sources & citation

Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.

Permalink
https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2026-07-08/15
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Data source
Licensed CC BY 4.0.
Retrieved
25 September 2026

Cite as

European Parliament (2026). “The impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality”. Decision, 8 July 2026. votingId 195638, document B-10-2026-0333, reference 2026/2617(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2026-07-08/15 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official sources: Roll-call votes, sitting of 8 July 2026 (European Parliament), https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2026-07-08-RCV_EN.html; Results of votes, sitting of 8 July 2026 (European Parliament), https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2026-07-08-VOT_EN.html. Data: EP Open Data API: decisions of the sitting MTG-PL-2026-07-08, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/meetings/MTG-PL-2026-07-08/decisions?format=application%2Fld%2Bjson (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX 
@misc{epw-decision-2026-07-08-15,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{The impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality}},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-07-08},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2026-07-08/15}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/decisions/2026-07-08/15},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Decision. votingId 195638, document B-10-2026-0333, reference 2026/2617(RSP). Official source: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2026-07-08-RCV\_EN.html, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2026-07-08-VOT\_EN.html. Data: EP Open Data API: decisions of the sitting MTG-PL-2026-07-08 (CC BY 4.0)}
}