Revision of the EU Parliament-Commission Framework Agreement

by name voted on 11.03.2026

Summary

A major revision of the agreement between the European Parliament and the Commission to strengthen democratic oversight, improve information flow, and enhance political accountability.

10 11.03.2026

Report

government

constitution

european union

constitutional court

administrative reform

legislative procedure

public administration

international relations

simplification of legislation

parliamentary rules of procedure

Key points

The agreement updates the long-standing rules for how the Parliament and Commission work together to ensure better democratic oversight.
The President-elect of the Commission must now provide detailed information regarding the structure and gender balance of the incoming College of Commissioners.
Commissioners are now obligated to attend parliamentary plenary sessions and committee meetings when requested, ensuring they are available for political debate.
The Commission commits to informing the Parliament immediately and fully at all stages of negotiating international agreements.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Speeches

34 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Piotr MÜLLER

ECR

1:19 min

13. Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission (debate)

Gerolf ANNEMANS

Gerolf ANNEMANS

PfE

1:30 min

13. Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on the revision of the Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission DRAFT REPORT on the Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission Framework Agreement on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission

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