Voting Record
Notable votes in the current parliamentary term
Vote predictions
Vote modelComputed from Rihards KOLS’s own roll-call record and how their group actually voted, rules, not guesswork.
84% accurate on 5,720 held-out votes
Predicted stance by topic
Supporting democratic resilience in Armenia
2026-04-30
85% of 71 European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) MEPs voted For · voted Abstain in 83% of 6 rule of law votes · voted For in 75% of the last 20 cast votes
Ensuring accountability and justice in response to Russia’s continued attacks against the civilian population in Ukraine
2026-04-30
91% of 66 European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) MEPs voted For · voted For in 86% of 7 foreign votes · voted For in 75% of the last 20 cast votes
Banking Union – annual report 2025
2026-04-30
96% of 72 European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) MEPs voted Against · voted For in 60% of 5 economy votes · voted For in 75% of the last 20 cast votes
Women’s entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions
2026-04-30
52% of 73 European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) MEPs voted Against · voted For in 75% of the last 20 cast votes
How to secure a sustainable future for the EU livestock sector in light of the need to ensure food security, farmers’ resilience and the challenges posed by animal diseases?
2026-04-30
93% of 73 European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) MEPs voted For · voted For in 75% of the last 20 cast votes
Financial Declarations
Declared to the European Parliament · Self-reported by the MEP
Estimated outside income
€0–0/year
Based on declared income bands
0 declared activities
5 board memberships
Source: European Parliament declarations · Self-reported · Last updated: 23 Mar 2026
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Rihards Kols represents Latvia in the European Parliament as a member of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), the right-wing Eurosceptic political group that advocates for national sovereignty and opposes further European integration. He belongs to the National Alliance, Latvia's nationalist and conservative party that emphasizes Latvian identity, traditional values, and strong transatlantic ties. Kols previously served as Latvia's Foreign Minister from 2019 to 2023, bringing significant diplomatic experience to his parliamentary role. A former journalist and political commentator, he has been actively involved in Latvian politics for over a decade. His background in foreign policy and media, combined with his party's pro-Western orientation, positions him as a notable voice within Latvia's delegation on international affairs and security matters.
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Methodology
Attendance is calculated based on roll-call votes in plenary sessions of the European Parliament. Committee votes are excluded. Abstaining counts as present; not voting counts as absent. Sittings for which the Parliament officially excused a Member (Rule 162, illness, family, official mission, or maternity) are credited, not counted as absences. Notable votes are selected based on significance, close outcomes, and high participation.