The European Parliament has given its consent for the Council to use the enhanced cooperation procedure to provide Ukraine with an EU support loan of EUR 90 billion, allowing participating member states to proceed despite a lack of unanimous backing. The loan was agreed at the European Council summit in Brussels on 18 December 2025 and presented by the European Commission on 14 January 2026. Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia opted out of backing the loan, triggering the use of enhanced cooperation, which requires European Parliament consent under the EU treaties. The decision was approved by 499 votes in favour, 135 against and 24 abstentions. Parliament also decided to fast-track its work on the loan and accompanying proposals, which now move to negotiations between the Parliament and Council under the ordinary legislative procedure.
European Parliament 2026-01-21
European Parliament approves enhanced cooperation to advance EUR 90 billion EU support loan for Ukraine
The European Parliament consented to the use of the enhanced cooperation procedure for an EU support loan of EUR 90 billion to Ukraine, following the European Council's agreement and the European Commission's presentation. Czechia, Hungary, and Slovakia opted out, necessitating enhanced cooperation, which was approved by 499 votes in favor, 135 against, and 24 abstentions.