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Thursday 17 September 2026

Date
Thursday 17 September 2026
Part-session
14–17 September 2026 Mon 14Tue 15Wed 16Thu 17
Decisions
10 decisions: 10 passed
Votes
257 votes · 132 roll calls
More facts (5)
Voting time
13:11–13:59
Closest result
The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external borders (339 for, 225 against)
Amendments
79
Previous sitting
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Next sitting
Monday 5 October 2026
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Decisions, 10

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Effect: what the decision did. Final vote: for–against–abstained and how it was recorded. Votes: votes taken on the decision (amendments, split parts, the final vote).
No.DecisionKindEffectFinal voteVotes
No.1 Deteriorating situation of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong following the recent arrest of bookseller Leticia Wong and the convictions of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung Motion for a resolutionKindResolutionsAdopted459 for, 12 against, 86 abstained roll callVotes7
No.2 Political prisoners in Cuba, in particular the case of Félix Navarro and his daughter Saylí Navarro Motion for a resolutionKindResolutionsAdopted374 for, 198 against, 19 abstained roll callVotes16
No.3 An EU health workforce crisis plan: sustainability of healthcare systems and employment and working conditions in the healthcare sector Committee report by Loucas Fourlas, Ruggero RazzaKindResolutionsAdopted514 for, 61 against, 33 abstained roll callVotes23
No.4 Post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya Motion for a resolutionKindResolutionsAdopted562 for, 1 against, 33 abstained roll callVotes6
No.5 Impact of social media and the online environment on young people Committee report by Sandro RuotoloKindResolutionsAdopted395 for, 136 against, 80 abstained roll callVotes13
No.6 The role of social, economic and environmental standards in safeguarding fair competition for all aquatic food products and improving food security Committee report by Paulo do Nascimento CabralKindResolutionsAdopted467 for, 92 against, 44 abstained roll callVotes1
No.7 Evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy and follow-up Motion for a resolutionKindResolutionsAdopted368 for, 172 against, 69 abstained roll callVotes27
No.8 Narco-trafficking in Europe’s waters: protecting our borders and supporting our law enforcement officers Motion for a resolutionKindResolutionsAdopted601 for, 4 against, 5 abstained roll callVotes21
No.9 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external borders Motion for a resolutionKindResolutionsAdopted339 for, 225 against, 16 abstained roll callVotes138
No.10 Strengthening global health resilience in partner countries Motion for a resolutionKindResolutionsAdopted319 for, 142 against, 19 abstained roll callVotes5

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Result: for–against–abstained. For: share of the votes cast. Requested by: the groups that asked for a roll call.
DateVoteKindResultForRequested by
17 Sept 2026Final vote — text as a whole The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersFinal339 for, 225 against, 16 abstained Adopted For 58 %Requested by EPP, ESN
17 Sept 2026Final vote — text as a whole Strengthening global health resilience in partner countriesFinal319 for, 142 against, 19 abstained Adopted For 66 %Requested by Renew
17 Sept 2026Amendment 73, adding text after recital H The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment181 for, 399 against, 2 abstained Rejected For 31 %Requested by ECR
17 Sept 2026Amendment 16, adding text after recital G The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment252 for, 326 against, 8 abstained Rejected For 43 %Requested by Greens
17 Sept 2026Recital F — part 3 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersSplit vote381 for, 190 against, 4 abstained Adopted For 66 %Requested by EPP
17 Sept 2026Recital F — part 2 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersSplit vote338 for, 233 against, 9 abstained Adopted For 58 %Requested by EPP
17 Sept 2026Recital F — part 1 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersSplit vote524 for, 48 against, 5 abstained Adopted For 91 %Requested by EPP
17 Sept 2026Amendment 58 to recital E The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment84 for, 484 against, 8 abstained Rejected For 15 %Requested by The Left
17 Sept 2026Amendment 57, adding text after recital D The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment193 for, 389 against, 4 abstained Rejected For 33 %Requested by The Left
17 Sept 2026Amendment 56 to recital D The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment89 for, 494 against, 3 abstained Rejected For 15 %Requested by The Left
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Result: for–against–abstained. For: share of the votes cast. Requested by: the groups that asked for a roll call.
DateVoteKindResultForRequested by
17 Sept 2026Amendments 14 + 59 (voted as one), adding text after recital C The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment204 for, 381 against, 9 abstained Rejected For 34 %Requested by The Left
17 Sept 2026Amendment 61, adding text after recital C The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment215 for, 366 against, 7 abstained Rejected For 37 %Requested by The Left
17 Sept 2026Amendment 60, adding text after recital C The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment209 for, 378 against, 6 abstained Rejected For 35 %Requested by The Left
17 Sept 2026Amendment 55 to recital C The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment95 for, 486 against, 11 abstained Rejected For 16 %Requested by The Left
17 Sept 2026Amendment 72, adding text after recital B The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment345 for, 242 against, 5 abstained Adopted For 58 %Requested by ECR
17 Sept 2026Separate vote on recital A The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersSeparate vote459 for, 120 against, 10 abstained Adopted For 78 %Requested by Patriots
17 Sept 2026Amendment 42, adding text after citation 5 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment439 for, 128 against, 30 abstained Adopted For 74 %Requested by S&D
17 Sept 2026Amendment 40, adding text after citation 1 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment392 for, 132 against, 62 abstained Adopted For 67 %Requested by S&D
17 Sept 2026Amendment 79, adding text after paragraph 15 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment448 for, 137 against, 5 abstained Adopted For 76 %Requested by ECR
17 Sept 2026Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 14 — part 2 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment297 for, 267 against, 21 abstained Adopted For 51 %Requested by ECR
17 Sept 2026Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 14 — part 1 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment304 for, 268 against, 21 abstained Adopted For 51 %Requested by ECR
17 Sept 2026Amendment 71 to paragraph 14 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment92 for, 496 against, 6 abstained Rejected For 15 %Requested by The Left
17 Sept 2026Amendment 77, adding text after paragraph 13 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment330 for, 250 against, 16 abstained Adopted For 55 %Requested by ECR
17 Sept 2026Amendment 70, adding text after paragraph 13 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment93 for, 493 against, 5 abstained Rejected For 16 %Requested by The Left
17 Sept 2026Amendment 39, adding text after paragraph 13 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment257 for, 331 against, 7 abstained Rejected For 43 %Requested by Greens
17 Sept 2026Paragraph 13 — part 2 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersSplit vote351 for, 232 against, 3 abstained Adopted For 60 %
17 Sept 2026Amendment 69 to paragraph 13 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment195 for, 392 against, 6 abstained Rejected For 33 %Requested by The Left
17 Sept 2026Amendment 53, adding text after paragraph 12 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment390 for, 143 against, 64 abstained Adopted For 65 %Requested by S&D
17 Sept 2026Paragraph 12 — part 4 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersSplit vote441 for, 147 against, 7 abstained Adopted For 74 %
17 Sept 2026Paragraph 12 — part 3 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersSplit vote427 for, 166 against, 7 abstained Adopted For 71 %
17 Sept 2026Amendment 36 to paragraph 12 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment231 for, 355 against, 12 abstained Rejected For 39 %Requested by Greens
17 Sept 2026Amendment 34, adding text after paragraph 11 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment261 for, 335 against, 4 abstained Rejected For 44 %Requested by Greens
17 Sept 2026Amendment 52 to paragraph 11 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment259 for, 336 against, 7 abstained Rejected For 43 %Requested by S&D
17 Sept 2026Amendment 10 to paragraph 11 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment208 for, 382 against, 5 abstained Rejected For 35 %Requested by ESN
17 Sept 2026Amendment 68 to paragraph 11 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment235 for, 358 against, 9 abstained Rejected For 39 %Requested by The Left
17 Sept 2026Amendment 51, adding text after paragraph 10 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment277 for, 321 against, 5 abstained Rejected For 46 %Requested by S&D
17 Sept 2026Paragraph 10 — part 3 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersSplit vote353 for, 240 against, 5 abstained Adopted For 59 %Requested by EPP
17 Sept 2026Paragraph 10 — part 2 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersSplit vote363 for, 231 against, 7 abstained Adopted For 60 %Requested by EPP
17 Sept 2026Paragraph 10 — part 1 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersSplit vote390 for, 205 against, 4 abstained Adopted For 65 %Requested by EPP
17 Sept 2026Amendment 67, adding text after paragraph 9 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment203 for, 392 against, 5 abstained Rejected For 34 %Requested by The Left
17 Sept 2026Amendment 6, adding text after paragraph 9 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment266 for, 295 against, 37 abstained Rejected For 44 %Requested by Patriots
17 Sept 2026Amendment 50, adding text after paragraph 8 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment215 for, 335 against, 54 abstained Rejected For 36 %Requested by S&D
17 Sept 2026Amendment 48 to paragraph 8 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment261 for, 316 against, 27 abstained Rejected For 43 %Requested by S&D
17 Sept 2026Amendment 78, adding text after paragraph 7 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment395 for, 204 against, 5 abstained Adopted For 65 %Requested by ECR
17 Sept 2026Amendment 76, adding text after paragraph 7 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment177 for, 418 against, 13 abstained Rejected For 29 %Requested by ECR
17 Sept 2026Amendment 66, adding text after paragraph 7 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment204 for, 395 against, 5 abstained Rejected For 34 %Requested by The Left
17 Sept 2026Amendment 5, adding text after paragraph 7 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment202 for, 380 against, 18 abstained Rejected For 34 %Requested by Patriots
17 Sept 2026Amendment 30 to paragraph 7 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment253 for, 329 against, 22 abstained Rejected For 42 %Requested by Greens
17 Sept 2026Amendment 65 to paragraph 7 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment91 for, 503 against, 9 abstained Rejected For 15 %Requested by The Left
17 Sept 2026Amendment 29 to paragraph 6 The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external bordersAmendment261 for, 340 against, 6 abstained Rejected For 43 %Requested by Greens

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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 adopted resolutions on human rights and media freedom abroad, on healthcare staffing, on young people online, and on fisheries and border security, setting out its positions on a range of international and domestic issues.

  • Media freedom in Hong Kong: MEPs adopted a resolution condemning the use of the National Security Law against journalism and peaceful advocacy, calling for its repeal and for sanctions on those responsible; Greens, S&D, Renew, EPP and ECR backed it, while The Left, Patriots and ESN mostly abstained.
  • Political prisoners in Cuba: Parliament called on Cuba to release all people detained for peacefully exercising their rights and to cooperate with the UN human rights office; Renew, EPP, ECR, Patriots and ESN backed the text, while The Left, Greens and S&D opposed it.
  • EU health workforce crisis: MEPs set out measures to address shortages of doctors, nurses and carers, including better recognition of qualifications, more training and use of EU funds; The Left, Greens, S&D, Renew, EPP, ECR and Patriots backed it, with ESN opposed.
  • Post-electoral repression in Zambia: Parliament condemned police abuses after the elections and urged Zambia to end arbitrary detention and investigate the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya; all groups listed backed the resolution.
  • Social media and young people: MEPs called for a European strategy on how digital platforms affect children and young adults, covering safety by design, algorithmic transparency, age assurance and digital education; The Left, Greens, S&D, Renew and EPP backed it, ECR and ESN opposed it, and Patriots mostly abstained.

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European Parliament (2026). “Sitting of Thursday 17 September 2026”. Sitting, 17 September 2026. sitting MTG-PL-2026-09-17. EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/sittings/2026-09-17 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official sources: Roll-call votes, sitting of 17 September 2026 (European Parliament), https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2026-09-17-RCV_EN.html; Results of votes, sitting of 17 September 2026 (European Parliament), https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2026-09-17-VOT_EN.html. Data: EP Open Data API: decisions of the sitting MTG-PL-2026-09-17, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/meetings/MTG-PL-2026-09-17/decisions?format=application%2Fld%2Bjson (CC BY 4.0).
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  author = {{European Parliament}},
  title = {{Sitting of Thursday 17 September 2026}},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-17},
  howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/sittings/2026-09-17}},
  url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/sittings/2026-09-17},
  urldate = {2026-09-25},
  publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
  note = {Sitting. sitting MTG-PL-2026-09-17. Official source: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2026-09-17-RCV\_EN.html, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/PV-10-2026-09-17-VOT\_EN.html. Data: EP Open Data API: decisions of the sitting MTG-PL-2026-09-17 (CC BY 4.0)}
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