Relations between the EU and Saudi Arabia
· A10-0230/2025 · Proposition de résolution (ensemble du texte)
The European Parliament adopted by 417 votes to 131, with 108 abstentions, a resolution on relations between the EU and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is a key bilateral and regional partner for the EU and it is important to deepen this cooperation towards a strategic partnership that aims to strengthen bilateral relations and promote cooperation in various sectors, including
defence, culture and innovation, but above all energy.
The next EU- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit, set to take place in Riyadh in 2026, will be key to further broadening the scope of EU-Saudi Arabian relations and enhancing cooperation on crucial issues of mutual interest.
Parliament highlighted the positive engagement between the EU and the GCC. It affirmed that the…
For: 417(64 %). Against: 131(20 %). Abstentions: 108(16 %). In total, 656 MEPs voted. 63 MEPs didn’t vote.
Mika AALTOLAEPP · Finlandfor
Maravillas ABADÍA JOVEREPP · Spainfor
Magdalena ADAMOWICZEPP · Polandfor
Georgios AFTIASEPP · Greecefor
Oihane AGIRREGOITIA MARTÍNEZRenew · Spainfor
Peter AGIUSEPP · Maltafor
Alex AGIUS SALIBAS&D · Maltafor
Abir AL-SAHLANIRenew · Swedenfor
Galato ALEXANDRAKIECR · Greeceabstention
Grégory ALLIONERenew · Francefor
European People’s PartyFor: 173(97 %). Against: 3(2 %). Abstentions: 2(1 %). In total, 178 MEPs voted. 10 MEPs didn’t vote.
Progressive Alliance of Socialists and DemocratsFor: 66(53 %). Against: 8(6 %). Abstentions: 50(40 %). In total, 124 MEPs voted. 12 MEPs didn’t vote.
Patriots for EuropeFor: 52(67 %). Against: 12(15 %). Abstentions: 14(18 %). In total, 78 MEPs voted. 7 MEPs didn’t vote.
European Conservatives and ReformistsFor: 56(78 %). Against: 6(8 %). Abstentions: 10(14 %). In total, 72 MEPs voted. 7 MEPs didn’t vote.
Renew EuropeFor: 64(97 %). Against: 1(2 %). Abstentions: 1(2 %). In total, 66 MEPs voted. 9 MEPs didn’t vote.
Greens/European Free AllianceFor: 0(0 %). Against: 47(96 %). Abstentions: 2(4 %). In total, 49 MEPs voted. 4 MEPs didn’t vote.
The Left in the European ParliamentFor: 0(0 %). Against: 39(100 %). Abstentions: 0(0 %). In total, 39 MEPs voted. 7 MEPs didn’t vote.
Non-attached MembersFor: 5(19 %). Against: 12(44 %). Abstentions: 10(37 %). In total, 27 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
Europe of Sovereign NationsFor: 1(4 %). Against: 3(13 %). Abstentions: 19(83 %). In total, 23 MEPs voted. 4 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Germany
For: 36(40 %). Against: 22(24 %). Abstentions: 32(36 %). In total, 90 MEPs voted. 6 MEPs didn’t vote.
- France
For: 46(64 %). Against: 16(22 %). Abstentions: 10(14 %). In total, 72 MEPs voted. 9 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Italy
For: 42(58 %). Against: 13(18 %). Abstentions: 18(25 %). In total, 73 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Spain
For: 43(81 %). Against: 5(9 %). Abstentions: 5(9 %). In total, 53 MEPs voted. 7 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Poland
For: 40(85 %). Against: 1(2 %). Abstentions: 6(13 %). In total, 47 MEPs voted. 6 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Romania
For: 25(86 %). Against: 1(3 %). Abstentions: 3(10 %). In total, 29 MEPs voted. 4 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Netherlands
For: 15(52 %). Against: 11(38 %). Abstentions: 3(10 %). In total, 29 MEPs voted. 2 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Belgium
For: 9(47 %). Against: 4(21 %). Abstentions: 6(32 %). In total, 19 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Sweden
For: 6(30 %). Against: 6(30 %). Abstentions: 8(40 %). In total, 20 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Czechia
For: 18(90 %). Against: 1(5 %). Abstentions: 1(5 %). In total, 20 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
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