Sitting · Plenary
Wednesday 8 July 2026
- Date
- Wednesday 8 July 2026
- Decisions
- 15 decisions: 14 passed, 1 did not pass
- Votes
- 229 votes · 150 roll calls
More facts (5)
- Voting time
- 13:09–13:59
- Amendments
- 100
- Previous sitting
- Tuesday 7 July 2026
- Next sitting
- Thursday 9 July 2026
Numbered as on the sitting’s record, by kind of decision.
| No. | Decision | Kind | Effect | Final vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No.1 | EU–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement Committee report by Javi López, Borja Giménez Larraz | KindConsent · Consent procedure | Consent given | 479 for, 119 against, 65 abstained roll call | Votes1 |
| No.2 | Protection of the environment through criminal law Committee report by Ilhan Kyuchyuk | KindConsent · Consent procedure | Consent given | 499 for, 99 against, 69 abstained roll call | Votes1 |
| No.3 | EU–Mexico Interim Agreement on Trade Committee report by Borja Giménez Larraz | KindConsent · Consent procedure | Consent given | 474 for, 131 against, 60 abstained roll call | Votes1 |
| No.4 | EU–Morocco Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement: accession to the EU of Croatia (Protocol) Committee report by Tomas Tobé | KindConsent · Consent procedure | Consent given | 625 for, 16 against, 20 abstained roll call | Votes1 |
| No.5 | EU-Morocco Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation setting out the terms and conditions for the participation of Morocco in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA): amendment and supplement Committee report by Paolo Borchia | KindConsent · Consent procedure | Consent given | 573 for, 35 against, 37 abstained roll call | Votes1 |
| No.6 | Objection under Rule 114(3) · delegated act Trajectory to decrease the contribution of high indirect land-use change-risk biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels to renewable energy targets Motion for a resolution | KindObjections | Objection passed | 388 for, 248 against, 24 abstained roll call | Votes14 |
| No.7 | Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3), and (4)(c) · implementing measure Lead in certain fishing tackle Motion for a resolution | KindObjections | Objection failed | 197 for, 455 against, 7 abstained roll call | Votes1 |
| No.8 | Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure Genetically modified maize NK603 × T25 Motion for a resolution | KindObjections | Objection passed | 460 for, 189 against, 14 abstained roll call | Votes3 |
| No.9 | Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure Genetically modified soybean MON 87705 Motion for a resolution | KindObjections | Objection passed | 466 for, 175 against, 16 abstained roll call | Votes3 |
| No.10 | Objection under Rule 115(2) and (3) · implementing measure Genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations DP 202216 x NK603, DP202216 x DAS-40278-9 Motion for a resolution | KindObjections | Objection passed | 417 for, 167 against, 15 abstained roll call | Votes3 |
| No.11 | EU–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement (Interim report) Committee report by Javi López, Borja Giménez Larraz | KindResolutions | Adopted | 388 for, 161 against, 120 abstained roll call | Votes43 |
| No.12 | 2025 Commission report on Ukraine Committee report by Michael Gahler | KindResolutions | Adopted | 460 for, 136 against, 59 abstained roll call | Votes111 |
| No.13 | 2025 Commission report on Moldova Committee report by Sven Mikser | KindResolutions | Adopted | 505 for, 115 against, 45 abstained roll call | Votes13 |
| No.14 | 2025 Commission report on Serbia Committee report by Tonino Picula | KindResolutions | Adopted | 468 for, 116 against, 79 abstained roll call | Votes10 |
| No.15 | The impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality Motion for a resolution | KindResolutions | Adopted | 575 for, 33 against, 43 abstained roll call | Votes23 |
Every vote of the day recorded by name. A decision can have many votes.
| Date | Vote | Kind | Result | For | Requested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2026 | Separate vote on recital J The impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality | Separate vote | 337 for, 273 against, 46 abstained Adopted | For 51 % | Requested by EPP |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Separate vote on recital B The impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality | Separate vote | 625 for, 7 against, 25 abstained Adopted | For 95 % | Requested by Patriots |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Separate vote on paragraph 5 The impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality | Separate vote | 615 for, 33 against, 3 abstained Adopted | For 94 % | Requested by Patriots |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Separate vote on paragraph 102 2025 Commission report on Ukraine | Separate vote | 435 for, 178 against, 42 abstained Adopted | For 66 % | Requested by ECR |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Separate vote on paragraph 99 2025 Commission report on Ukraine | Separate vote | 527 for, 83 against, 38 abstained Adopted | For 81 % | Requested by ESN |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Separate vote on paragraph 83 2025 Commission report on Ukraine | Separate vote | 500 for, 129 against, 22 abstained Adopted | For 77 % | Requested by ESN |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Separate vote on paragraph 80 2025 Commission report on Ukraine | Separate vote | 517 for, 106 against, 21 abstained Adopted | For 80 % | Requested by ESN |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Separate vote on paragraph 78 2025 Commission report on Ukraine | Separate vote | 498 for, 132 against, 23 abstained Adopted | For 76 % | Requested by ESN |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Separate vote on paragraph 71 2025 Commission report on Ukraine | Separate vote | 422 for, 164 against, 70 abstained Adopted | For 64 % | Requested by ESN |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Separate vote on paragraph 41 2025 Commission report on Ukraine | Separate vote | 517 for, 102 against, 43 abstained Adopted | For 78 % | Requested by ESN |
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| Date | Vote | Kind | Result | For | Requested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2026 | Separate vote on paragraph 21 2025 Commission report on Ukraine | Separate vote | 462 for, 133 against, 56 abstained Adopted | For 71 % | Requested by ECR |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Separate vote on paragraph 17 2025 Commission report on Ukraine | Separate vote | 441 for, 119 against, 95 abstained Adopted | For 67 % | Requested by ESN |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Separate vote on paragraph 14 2025 Commission report on Ukraine | Separate vote | 435 for, 162 against, 54 abstained Adopted | For 67 % | Requested by ESN, The Left |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Separate vote on paragraph 13 2025 Commission report on Ukraine | Separate vote | 433 for, 101 against, 114 abstained Adopted | For 67 % | Requested by ESN |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Separate vote on recital G EU–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement (Interim report) | Separate vote | 434 for, 216 against, 13 abstained Adopted | For 65 % | Requested by ESN |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Separate vote on recital F EU–Mexico Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic Partnership Agreement (Interim report) | Separate vote | 457 for, 138 against, 66 abstained Adopted | For 69 % | Requested by ESN |
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Day brief
A short account of the day, written by AI from the decisions and their summaries.
AI: The day in brief Written by AI from the official text — check the source
Parliament voted on international agreements and blocked several Commission measures on genetically modified organisms and biofuels.
- Biofuels from high-risk land use: Parliament blocked a Commission plan to gradually reduce the use of certain biofuels, including soybean, in renewable energy targets, citing scientific concerns.
- Genetically modified maize NK603 × T25: Parliament rejected the renewal of authorization for genetically modified maize NK603 × T25 in food and feed, citing health and environmental risks.
- Genetically modified soybean MON 87705: Parliament blocked the renewal of authorization for genetically modified soybean MON 87705, citing herbicide tolerance and precautionary concerns.
- Genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9: Parliament objected to the authorization of a genetically modified maize variety and its sub-combinations, preventing its approval.
- EU–Mexico Strategic Partnership Agreement: Parliament gave its consent to the EU–Mexico agreement, allowing the EU to conclude it, with broad support from most groups.
Connections
The part-session and what the day’s decisions touch.
Other sittings of the part-session
- Sitting Monday, 6 July 2026 Plenary sitting 6 Jul 2026
- Sitting Tuesday, 7 July 2026 Plenary sitting 7 Jul 2026
- Sitting Thursday, 9 July 2026 Plenary sitting 9 Jul 2026
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). “Sitting of Wednesday 8 July 2026”. Sitting, 8 July 2026. sitting MTG-PL-2026-07-08. EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/sittings/2026-07-08?vkind=separate (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-sitting-2026-07-08,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Sitting of Wednesday 8 July 2026}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-07-08},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/sittings/2026-07-08?vkind=separate}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/sittings/2026-07-08?vkind=separate},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Sitting. sitting MTG-PL-2026-07-08. 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)}
}