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Paulo CUNHA is a Portugal MEP in European People’s Party (EPP); WheresMyMEP records 97.9% roll-call attendance, 201 notable vote records, 8 recent disclosed lobby meetings and declared outside income of €48,000–€52,800/year. Source: European Parliament profile, European Parliament Open Data, MEP meeting declarations and financial-interest declarations.

Paulo CUNHA

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EPP · Portugal

Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats)

97.9% attendanceView official EP profile →
97.9%
Attendance Rate
1743
Votes Participated
10th Term
2024 – 2029

Voting Record

Notable votes in the current parliamentary term

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21 May 2026The need to reduce work-related fatalitiesForADOPTED
21 May 2026Advancing towards a care society: addressing the gender care…ForADOPTED
21 May 2026The multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea and ways forwardForADOPTED
21 May 2026Rights, support and protection of victims of crimeForADOPTED
21 May 2026The cases of human rights and environmental defenders Andrie…ForADOPTED
21 May 2026Situation of women and girls in Afghanistan following the Ta…ForADOPTED
21 May 2026Repression and execution of protesters, dissidents, politica…ForADOPTED
21 May 2026Periodic roadworthiness tests and technical roadside inspect…ForADOPTED
21 May 2026Amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 on prudential requireme…ForADOPTED
21 May 2026Amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 on securitisation and a s…ForADOPTED

Financial Declarations

Declared to the European Parliament · Self-reported by the MEP

Estimated outside income

48,00052,800/year

Based on declared income bands

2 declared activities

2 board memberships

Lecturer in Environment and Public Process - Universidade Lusíada€8,000/yearEmployment
Professor of public management - IPCA€10,000/yearEmployment
Partner Paulo Cunha, José Dinis & Associados€30,000/yearBoard
Manager of PAEC, APOIS A GESTAO, LDAUnpaidBoard

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

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4 Jun 2026InfoCert SpAEuropean Business Wallets · Member ·2025/0358(COD)
3 Jun 2026Carbon Capture & Storage AssociationCarbon Capture and Storage · Member
22 May 2026Volkswagen AutoEuropaAutomotive industry · Member
12 May 2026Aula EuropeAutomotive industry · Member
12 May 2026EuratexTextile Industry · Member
29 Apr 2026Shopify Inc.Digital Omnibus regulation · Member ·2025/0360(COD)
23 Apr 2026Aula Europe|Repsol, S.A.CO2 standards for cars and vans & renewable fuels · Member
22 Apr 2026Euroepan Steel Association (Eurofer)Steel industry · Member

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About Paulo CUNHA

Paulo Cunha represents Portugal in the European Parliament as a member of the European People's Party (EPP), the centre-right grouping that constitutes the largest political force in the Parliament. He belongs to the Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats), which is Portugal's main centre-right political formation with roots in Christian democratic values. The EPP promotes a pro-European agenda focused on economic competitiveness, digital transformation, climate action within market-based solutions, and strengthening EU institutions while respecting subsidiarity. Cunha demonstrates exceptional commitment to his parliamentary duties, maintaining a 98.3% attendance record compared to the European Parliament average of approximately 82%, and participating in 98% of votes with 1,842 votes cast out of 1,873 possible. He serves a full term in the current parliamentary session. His consistent presence and active voting participation reflect a dedicated approach to representing Portuguese interests within the European legislative process and contributing to the EPP's policy agenda across various European Union 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. Notable votes are selected based on significance, close outcomes, and high participation.

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