Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject

Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response

Reference: 2026/2607(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
Where it stands: Parliament adopted the text on 20 May 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
Stage: Parliament’s position

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Decisions in plenary: 1
Last vote: 20 May 2026 · Adopted
Versions: 2 versions

Decisions in plenary: 1
Last vote: 20 May 2026 · Adopted
Versions: 2 versions

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Tabled for plenary (done)
Plenary vote (done) Adopted 20 May 2026
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Decisions in plenary, 1

Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.

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Date	Decision	Kind	Effect	Final vote
20 May 2026	Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response	Resolutions	Adopted	347 for, 165 against, 25 abstained by roll call

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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).

Voting grid of 2026/2607(RSP): one row per roll call, one column per group, then the result.
Vote	The Left	Greens	S&D	Renew	EPP	ECR	Patriots	ESN	Result
20 May 2026 Amendment 3 to paragraph 4	Against	Against	Against	Against	Against	For	For	For	Rejected189–440–10
20 May 2026 Separate vote on paragraph 6	For	For	For	For	For	Against	Against	Against	Adopted418–210–9
20 May 2026 Paragraph 11 — part 1	For	For	For	For	For	Divided	Divided	Against	Adopted474–73–91
20 May 2026 Amendment 13, adding text after paragraph 14	Against	Against	Against	Against	Against	For	For	For	Rejected204–432–8
20 May 2026 Amendment 4 to paragraph 15	Against	Against	Against	Against	Against	For	For	For	Rejected184–454–6
20 May 2026 Paragraph 15 — part 2	For	For	For	For	For	For	For	For	Adopted635–4–3
20 May 2026 Paragraph 19 — part 1	For	For	For	For	For	For	For	Abst.	Adopted572–37–37
20 May 2026 Paragraph 19 — part 2	For	For	For	For	For	Against	Divided	Against	Adopted463–151–28
20 May 2026 Separate vote on paragraph 21	For	For	For	For	For	Divided	Divided	Against	Adopted465–122–42
20 May 2026 Separate vote on citation 7	For	For	For	For	For	Against	Against	Against	Adopted426–192–17
20 May 2026 Separate vote on citation 11	For	For	For	For	For	Divided	Divided	Against	Adopted464–134–30
20 May 2026 Separate vote on citation 25	For	For	For	For	For	Against	Divided	Against	Adopted451–145–52
20 May 2026 Amendment 1, adding text after recital C	Against	Against	Against	Against	Against	For	For	For	Rejected201–438–4
20 May 2026 Amendment 10, adding text after recital D	Against	Against	Against	Against	Against	For	For	For	Rejected187–440–18
20 May 2026 Final vote — text as a whole	For	For	For	For	For	Against	Against	Against	Adopted347–165–25

20 May 2026 Amendment 3 to paragraph 4

Rejected 189–440–10

The Left

Against
Greens

Against
S&D

Against
Renew

Against
EPP

Against
ECR

For
Patriots

For
ESN

For
20 May 2026 Separate vote on paragraph 6

Adopted 418–210–9

The Left

For
Greens

For
S&D

For
Renew

For
EPP

For
ECR

Against
Patriots

Against
ESN

Against
20 May 2026 Paragraph 11 — part 1

Adopted 474–73–91

The Left

For
Greens

For
S&D

For
Renew

For
EPP

For
ECR

Divided
Patriots

Divided
ESN

Against
20 May 2026 Amendment 13, adding text after paragraph 14

Rejected 204–432–8

The Left

Against
Greens

Against
S&D

Against
Renew

Against
EPP

Against
ECR

For
Patriots

For
ESN

For
20 May 2026 Amendment 4 to paragraph 15

Rejected 184–454–6

The Left

Against
Greens

Against
S&D

Against
Renew

Against
EPP

Against
ECR

For
Patriots

For
ESN

For
20 May 2026 Paragraph 15 — part 2

Adopted 635–4–3

The Left

For
Greens

For
S&D

For
Renew

For
EPP

For
ECR

For
Patriots

For
ESN

For
20 May 2026 Paragraph 19 — part 1

Adopted 572–37–37

The Left

For
Greens

For
S&D

For
Renew

For
EPP

For
ECR

For
Patriots

For
ESN

Abst.
20 May 2026 Paragraph 19 — part 2

Adopted 463–151–28

The Left

For
Greens

For
S&D

For
Renew

For
EPP

For
ECR

Against
Patriots

Divided
ESN

Against
20 May 2026 Separate vote on paragraph 21

Adopted 465–122–42

The Left

For
Greens

For
S&D

For
Renew

For
EPP

For
ECR

Divided
Patriots

Divided
ESN

Against
20 May 2026 Separate vote on citation 7

Adopted 426–192–17

The Left

For
Greens

For
S&D

For
Renew

For
EPP

For
ECR

Against
Patriots

Against
ESN

Against
20 May 2026 Separate vote on citation 11

Adopted 464–134–30

The Left

For
Greens

For
S&D

For
Renew

For
EPP

For
ECR

Divided
Patriots

Divided
ESN

Against
20 May 2026 Separate vote on citation 25

Adopted 451–145–52

The Left

For
Greens

For
S&D

For
Renew

For
EPP

For
ECR

Against
Patriots

Divided
ESN

Against
20 May 2026 Amendment 1, adding text after recital C

Rejected 201–438–4

The Left

Against
Greens

Against
S&D

Against
Renew

Against
EPP

Against
ECR

For
Patriots

For
ESN

For
20 May 2026 Amendment 10, adding text after recital D

Rejected 187–440–18

The Left

Against
Greens

Against
S&D

Against
Renew

Against
EPP

Against
ECR

For
Patriots

For
ESN

For
20 May 2026 Final vote — text as a whole

Adopted 347–165–25

The Left

For
Greens

For
S&D

For
Renew

For
EPP

For
ECR

Against
Patriots

Against
ESN

Against

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Versions, 2

The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.

Adopted by Parliament20 May 2026

Adopted text TA10-0184/2026 TA-10-2026-0184

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Tabled for plenary13 May 2026

Motion for a resolution B10-0245/2026 B-10-2026-0245

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Adopted text TA10-0184/2026: Parliament expresses deep concern over the deterioration of democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights in Slovakia, and calls on the Commission to use all available instruments to address these concerns and protect the EU budget.
Motion for a resolution B10-0245/2026: This resolution expresses deep concern over the deterioration of democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights in Slovakia, and calls on the Commission to use all available instruments to address these issues and protect EU funds.

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What changed, 1

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 Motion for a resolution B10-0245/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0184/2026

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The resolution now explicitly addresses land confiscations based on post-war decrees, calling for their end and repeal of the Criminal Code amendment. It also specifies access to safe and legal abortion as part of sexual and reproductive health rights.

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Timeline, 3

Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.

Plenary stage 3 steps · 11 Feb 2026–20 May 2026

20 May 2026

Plenary vote

Sitting of 20 May 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0245/2026 Adopted text TA10-0184/2026
18 May 2026

16 amendments tabled for the plenary vote

Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.

Amendments 1–4 Amendments 5–9 Amendments 10–14 Amendments 15–16
11 February 2026

Debated in plenary

MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.

Sitting of 11 Feb 2026

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Texts voted on

Text MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response Motion for a resolution B10-0245/2026 20 May 2026

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Permalink: https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2607
Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL)
Data source: EP Open Data API: procedure record
Licensed CC BY 4.0.
Retrieved: 25 September 2026

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European Parliament (2026). “Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response”. Dossier, 20 May 2026. procId 2026-2607, reference 2026/2607(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2607 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2607(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2607 (CC BY 4.0).

BibTeX

@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2607,
  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response}},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-05-20},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2607}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2607},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2607, reference 2026/2607(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2607(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}