Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
World Cancer Day
- Reference
- 2026/2586(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 12 February 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 12 Feb 2026 · Adopted
- Versions
- 8 versions
Where it stands
The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.
- Tabled for plenary (done)
- Plenary vote (done) Adopted 12 February 2026
- Parliament’s position (done) Final
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
People
Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.
The procedure file names no committee or rapporteur for this dossier.
Decisions in plenary, 1
Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.
| Date | Decision | Kind | Effect | Final vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | World Cancer Day | Resolutions | Adopted | 427 for, 15 against, 93 abstained counted, no names |
Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.
Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).
- 12 Feb 2026 Paragraph 3 — part 2
Adopted 443–62–44
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
- 12 Feb 2026 Paragraph 13 — part 2
Adopted 444–69–28
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 12 Feb 2026 Paragraph 13 — part 4
Adopted 459–45–40
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Abst.
- 12 Feb 2026 Recital C — part 3
Adopted 458–47–34
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Abst.
- 12 Feb 2026 Amendment 1 to recital D
Rejected 215–282–35
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Against
- ESN
- Against
- 12 Feb 2026 Separate vote on recital D
Adopted 363–150–33
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- Divided
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
Versions, 8
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament12 Feb 2026
Adopted text TA10-0052/2026 TA-10-2026-0052
Tabled for plenary10 Feb 2026
Joint motion RC-B10-0112/2026 RC-10-2026-0112
Tabled for plenary10 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0142/2026 B-10-2026-0142
Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0141/2026 B-10-2026-0141
Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0135/2026 B-10-2026-0135
Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0112/2026 B-10-2026-0112
Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0126/2026 B-10-2026-0126
Tabled for plenary9 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0113/2026 B-10-2026-0113
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0052/2026: Parliament's resolution on World Cancer Day marks the day and calls for renewed commitment to Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, dedicated EU health funding, and action on inequalities, gender differences, paediatric and rare cancers, access to care, prevention, and survivors' rights.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0142/2026: Parliament's resolution on World Cancer Day marks the day, expresses solidarity, and calls for renewed commitment to Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, dedicated EU health funding, and action on prevention, inequalities, and access to care.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0141/2026: This resolution marks World Cancer Day and calls for renewed commitment to Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, dedicated EU health funding, and action on cancer prevention, care, and research.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0135/2026: This resolution on World Cancer Day calls for renewed commitment to Europe's beating cancer plan, dedicated EU health funding, and measures to improve prevention, screening, treatment, and support for cancer patients and survivors.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0112/2026: This resolution marks World Cancer Day and calls for renewed commitment to Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, dedicated EU health funding, and action on cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0126/2026: Parliament marks World Cancer Day and calls for renewed commitment to Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, dedicated EU health funding, and action on cancer prevention, care, and survivors' rights.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0113/2026: This resolution marks World Cancer Day and calls for renewed commitment to Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, dedicated EU health funding, and action on cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship.
What changed, 2
Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0112/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0052/2026
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
The versions differ only in formal points: decimal separators are changed from points to commas in several statistics.
Tabled for plenary → Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0142/2026 → Joint motion RC-B10-0112/2026
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
The resolution's recitals are substantially rewritten, adding new statistics and references while removing details on alcohol and tobacco risks. The text now refers to 'national and regional partnership plans' instead of 'recovery and resilience plans'. The paragraph on paediatric cancer is rephrased, changing the description of the disease and the requested actions. The text expands the scope of future European actions to include cardiovascular diseases and the Safe Hearts Plan. The paragraph on prevention targets is rewritten, removing the 'tobacco-free generation' goal and altering the list of risk factors.
Timeline, 3
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 3 steps · 9 Feb 2026–12 Feb 2026
12 February 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 12 Feb 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0112/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0113/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0126/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0135/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0141/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0142/2026Adopted text TA10-0052/2026
10 February 2026
2 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
9 February 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on World Cancer Day Motion for a resolution B10-0142/2026 12 Feb 2026
Sources & citation
Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.
- Official source
- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2026). “World Cancer Day”. Dossier, 12 February 2026. procId 2026-2586, reference 2026/2586(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2586 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2586(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2586 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2586,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{World Cancer Day}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-02-12},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2586}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2586},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2586, reference 2026/2586(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2586(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}