Voting Record
Notable votes in the current parliamentary term
Financial Declarations
Declared to the European Parliament · Self-reported by the MEP
Estimated outside income
€7,000–7,700/year
Based on declared income bands
1 declared activity
1 board membership
Source: European Parliament declarations · Self-reported · Last updated: 23 Mar 2026
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Recent Lobby Meetings
Meetings disclosed on the EU Transparency Register — last 6 months
About Helmut BRANDSTÄTTER
Helmut Brandstätter serves as an Austrian Member of the European Parliament for NEOS – The New Austria, a liberal party that positions itself as a pro-European reform movement advocating for transparency, digitalization, and modernization of Austrian politics. He sits with the Renew Europe political group, which brings together liberal, centrist, and pro-European forces focused on market economy policies, individual freedoms, and deeper European integration. Brandstätter brings significant media experience to his role, having previously worked as a prominent journalist and editor-in-chief of the Austrian newspaper Kurier before entering politics. His parliamentary engagement reflects strong institutional commitment, with an attendance record of 92.7% that exceeds the European Parliament average of approximately 82%, and voting participation in 93% of recorded votes (1,736 of 1,873). Brandstätter represents Austria's liberal political voice in European affairs, contributing to discussions on democratic governance and European Union development from his centrist political perspective.
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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. Notable votes are selected based on significance, close outcomes, and high participation.