The European Parliament's Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) voted on 3 June 2026 on two files: an opinion on the Global Europe instrument and a resolution on the impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus on Cypriot women and girls. Both were adopted with broad cross-group support and no major divergences.
Rapporteur Abir Al-Sahlani (Renew, Sweden) stressed that women, girls, and children are the first victims of conflicts and aid degradation, thanking shadows for cooperation. The opinion on Global Europe, which governs EU external aid, was adopted after a series of compromise amendments. The final vote passed by roll call.
Separately, a motion for resolution on the impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus on Cypriot women and girls was adopted. Rapporteur Eleonora Meleti (EPP, Greece) recalled the committee's mission to Cyprus a year ago and said the resolution provides moral reparation to victims of sexual violence used as a weapon of war, noting excellent cross-group cooperation. Loukas Fourlas (EPP, Greece) added that after 51 years, victims feel some reparation. The resolution and an accompanying oral question were adopted.
The votes proceeded smoothly with broad support. Affected stakeholders include women and girls in conflict zones, Cypriot victims of the invasion, and beneficiaries of EU external aid under Global Europe.