EU Priorities for the 81st UN General Assembly

by name voted on 20.05.2026

Summary

The European Parliament recommends strengthening the UN, reforming the Security Council, and addressing global conflicts like those in Ukraine and Gaza.

10 20.05.2026

Report

civil law

government

environment

human rights

social policy

equal treatment

diplomatic relations

public administration

international agreement

information technology and data processing

Key points

The report calls for the strengthening of a rules-based international order with the United Nations at its center.
A major priority is the reform of the UN Security Council to make it more democratic and inclusive, including a potential permanent seat for the EU.
The EU must continue to support Ukraine's sovereignty and demand accountability for war crimes committed by Russia.
The report advocates for a two-state solution in the Middle East and condemns illegal settlement expansions.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Speeches

36 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Mieke ANDRIESE

PfE

1:30 min

15. Recommendation on the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (debate)

Nela RIEHL

Verts/ALE

1:09 min

15. Recommendation on the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly REPORT on a European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly Recommendation on the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly

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