Establishing the European Fund for economic, social and territorial cohesion, agriculture and rural, fisheries and maritime, prosperity and security for the period 2028-2034
Shadow2025/0240(COD)appointed 15 Jan 2026
1423
Votes Participated
10th Term
2024 – 2029
Attendance by month
EP · roll-call · last 180 daysCredited roll-call participation in each calendar month of the current 180-day window of the 10th term, from the same per-sitting counts as the headline figure. Officially excused sittings (Rule 162) are removed from that month's denominator — a gap in the line is a fully excused month. The dashed line is the mean of ranked MEPs' monthly rates. How this is calculated
Missed votes by sitting
EP · attendance register · last 180 daysEvery plenary sitting day on which this MEP missed at least one roll-call vote, newest first. “Officially excused” means the Parliament's own record excuses the absence; those sittings are already credited in the figure above. Links open the Parliament's record for that day. How this works
- Mon, 5 Oct 2026Missed the 1 voteNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Thu, 17 Sept 2026Missed all 124 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Wed, 16 Sept 2026Missed all 80 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Tue, 15 Sept 2026Missed 1 of 155 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Thu, 9 Jul 2026Missed all 67 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Mon, 6 Jul 2026Missed all 2 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Mon, 15 Jun 2026Missed all 2 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Thu, 21 May 2026Missed 1 of 98 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Tue, 19 May 2026Missed all 3 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Mon, 18 May 2026Missed all 4 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
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- Tue, 28 Apr 2026Missed 1 of 225 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
- Mon, 27 Apr 2026Missed all 2 votesNot excusedAttendance register ↗Roll-call votes ↗
Voting Record
Main votes over the last 180 days · data as of 6 Oct 2026
6 Oct 2026The EU’s approach to corporate tax policy in a changing inte…EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗Abstain
6 Oct 2026Psychosocial risks, stress and mental health at workEP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗Against
6 Oct 2026Amending Directive 2007/2/EC as regards simplification of ce…EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗For
6 Oct 2026Amending Council Regulation (EC) No 332/2002 as regards fund…EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗For
6 Oct 2026Economic and budgetary surveillance of Member States in the …EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗For
6 Oct 2026Amending Regulations (EU) No 1173/2011 and (EU) No 473/2013 …EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗For
6 Oct 2026Amending Directive 2004/37/EC as regards the addition of sub…EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗Abstain
6 Oct 2026Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE)EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗For
6 Oct 2026Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE)EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗Against
17 Sept 2026Strengthening global health resilience in partner countriesEP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗Not votingADOPTED
Voting against the party line
Share of recorded plenary roll-call votes where Francesco VENTOLA voted differently from the majority of their European Parliament political group, or of their national-party colleagues.
Different from ECR majority
7.7% (12 of 156)
The ECR average on the same method is 17.1%. Counted only when Francesco VENTOLA cast For, Against or Abstain and the group had a unique leading position.
Different from national-party majority
0.0% (0 of 156)
FRATELLI D' ITALIA (Brothers of Italy) · 24 sitting MEPs. Singleton delegations are excluded.
Largest breaks from the group majority
29 Apr 2026Abstain
Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Economic and Social Committee
Francesco VENTOLA voted Abstain; 71% of voting ECR members (58 of 82) voted Against.
EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗29 Apr 2026Abstain
Discharge 2024: EU general budget – Court of Auditors
Francesco VENTOLA voted Abstain; 66% of voting ECR members (54 of 82) voted For.
EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗16 Jun 2026Abstain
Reinforcing development cooperation to address irregular population movements and their root causes in partner countries
Francesco VENTOLA voted Abstain; 62% of voting ECR members (49 of 79) voted Against.
EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗29 Apr 2026Abstain
Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Ombudsman
Francesco VENTOLA voted Abstain; 61% of voting ECR members (50 of 82) voted For.
EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗29 Apr 2026Abstain
Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Data Protection Supervisor
Francesco VENTOLA voted Abstain; 59% of voting ECR members (47 of 80) voted For.
EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗29 Apr 2026Abstain
Market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sector
Francesco VENTOLA voted Abstain; 59% of voting ECR members (48 of 82) voted Against.
EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗8 Jul 2026Abstain
2025 Commission report on Serbia
Francesco VENTOLA voted Abstain; 58% of voting ECR members (46 of 79) voted For.
EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗7 Jul 2026Abstain
A coherent tax framework for the EU's financial sector
Francesco VENTOLA voted Abstain; 57% of voting ECR members (43 of 75) voted Against.
EP roll-call results ↗via HowTheyVote.eu ↗Source: HowTheyVote.eu export of European Parliament roll-call results. This is a count of recorded positions, not a judgment of motive. How this is calculated · Who breaks with their group most often
Vote predictions
Vote modelComputed from Francesco VENTOLA’s own roll-call record and how their group actually voted, rules, not guesswork.
87% accurate on 5,728 held-out votes
Coming up in plenary, early prediction
Transport: enforcement of passenger rights in the Union
2026-10-20 · European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) voted For in 71% of 597 transport votes
For likely
Connecting Europe through high-speed rail
2026-10-20 · European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) voted For in 71% of 597 transport votes
For likely
A new co-ownership for the future of Euro-Mediterranean relations – the Pact for the Mediterranean
2026-10-20 · European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) voted For in 51% of 756 economy votes
For likely
Predicted stance by topic
- budgetAbstain 62% of 13
- tradeFor 70% of 10
- digitalFor 56% of 9
- transportFor 75% of 8
- foreignFor 75% of 8
- economyFor 63% of 8
- climateAbstain 57% of 7
- fisheriesFor 100% of 7
- rule of lawAgainst 57% of 7
- agricultureFor 50% of 4
- justiceFor 100% of 4
- employmentFor 100% of 4
- healthAgainst 67% of 3
- institutionalFor 100% of 3
Votes Francesco missed, how they would likely have voted
Strengthening global health resilience in partner countries
2026-09-17
Against · 87%
92% of 60 European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) MEPs voted Against · voted Against in 67% of 3 health votes · voted For in 50% of the last 20 cast votes
The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external borders
2026-09-17
For · 95%
100% of 69 European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) MEPs voted For · voted For in 50% of the last 20 cast votes
Narco-trafficking in Europe’s waters: protecting our borders and supporting our law enforcement officers
2026-09-17
For · 95%
100% of 72 European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) MEPs voted For · voted For in 50% of the last 20 cast votes
Evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy and follow-up
2026-09-17
For · 95%
72% of 74 European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) MEPs voted For · voted For in 100% of 7 fisheries votes · voted For in 50% of the last 20 cast votes
The role of social, economic and environmental standards in safeguarding fair competition for all aquatic food products and improving food security
2026-09-17
For · 77%
95% of 73 European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) MEPs voted For · voted Abstain in 57% of 7 climate votes · voted For in 50% of the last 20 cast votes
Rapporteur files
Files in the 2024–2029 term where Francesco VENTOLA was appointed to write the Parliament’s report or a committee opinion, or to follow the file for their political group as shadow rapporteur.
Shadow rapporteur · 5
Follows the lead committee’s report for their political group.
Establishing the European Fund for economic, social and territorial cohesion, agriculture and rural, fisheries and maritime, prosperity and security for the period 2028-2034
2025/0240(COD) ↗ · appointed 15 Jan 2026
Amending Directive (EU) 2020/262 as regards the general arrangements for excise duty in respect of tobacco and tobacco related products
2025/0581(CNS) ↗ · appointed 11 Sep 2025
Structure and rates of excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products (recast)
2025/0580(CNS) ↗ · appointed 11 Sep 2025
Ninth report on economic and social cohesion
2024/2107(INI) ↗ · appointed 16 Oct 2024
Competition policy – annual report 2024
2024/2079(INI) ↗ · appointed 19 Sep 2024
Show more: shadow rapporteur for opinions (3)
Follows another committee’s opinion for their political group.
Establishing the European Fund for economic, social and territorial cohesion, agriculture and rural, fisheries and maritime, prosperity and security for the period 2028-2034
2025/0240(COD) ↗ · appointed 24 Mar 2026
Strengthening rural areas in the EU through cohesion policy
2024/2105(INI) ↗ · appointed 6 Feb 2025
The European Water Resilience Strategy
2024/2104(INI) ↗ · appointed 5 Feb 2025
Dates are appointment dates. The Parliament’s data doesn’t mark rapporteurs who were later replaced, so a role listed here may have ended; the linked Legislative Observatory (OEIL) file is the authoritative record. Source: European Parliament Open Data Portal · CC BY 4.0 · data as of 9 Oct 2026 · How we compile this
Financial Declarations
Declared to the European Parliament · Self-reported by the MEP
No current outside activities or board memberships declared.
Previous occupations
Regional Councillor of Puglia from 2015 to beginning of 2024 legislature
Source: European Parliament declarations · Self-reported · Last updated: 23 Mar 2026
View original declaration on europarl.europa.eu →Events and gifts declared to the Parliament
Self-declared by the MEP, 10th term (since July 2024)
These lists link to declarations Francesco VENTOLA made to the European Parliament. They are self-declared by the MEP, and the linked EP document is the authoritative record. Having no declarations does not mean having no events: events paid for by EU institutions or bodies, national governments or political parties do not have to be declared, and a declaration can be missing or filed late.
Events paid for by third parties (self-declared)
No event declarations published on the EP website for this term. See Francesco VENTOLA's declarations on europarl.europa.eu ↗.
Gifts notified to the President (self-declared)
No entries for this MEP in the Parliament's register of gifts ↗ for this term.
Source: European Parliament website (MEP declarations; Register of gifts) · declarations retrieved 30 Sept 2026 · register retrieved 30 Sept 2026. What is listed
Recent Lobby Meetings
Meetings disclosed on the EU Transparency Register, last 6 months. These meetings are self-declared by MEPs. Not every MEP publishes meeting declarations, so a missing entry is not evidence that no meeting took place. A disclosed meeting is a recorded contact, not evidence that it influenced a vote.
1 Jul 2026newcleoCohesion Policy · Shadow rapporteur ·2025/0240(COD)
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Meeting alerts →Meetings on legislative files
Declared meetings that name a file, the recorded role on that file, and the plenary roll-call, in date order.
1 meeting on 1 file
These meetings are self-declared by MEPs. Not every MEP publishes meeting declarations, so a missing entry is not evidence that no meeting took place. A disclosed meeting is a recorded contact, not evidence that it influenced a vote.
Source: European Parliament meeting declarations · EU Transparency Register · HowTheyVote.eu / EP roll-call · EP Open Data Portal (roles) · How we match meetings to files
Parliamentary questions
Written questions to the Commission, the Council and other EU bodies, 10th term (since July 2024)
45written and priority questions as author or co-author
Written 39 · Priority 6 · 44 co-authored
Latest 10
- 9 Sept 2026Permanent rescEU fleet and delivery status of 12 new firefighting planesWritten question E-003560/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 12Awaiting answerQuestion ↗PDF ↗
- 1 Sept 2026Paolo De Rosa’s links with the Autistici/Inventati hacker group and Italy’s Democratic PartyPriority question P-003407/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 20Answered 8 Oct 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 29 Jun 2026China’s dominant position in Latin America and the possible emergence of further threats to the EU’s supply of raw materialsWritten question E-002692/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 11Answered 19 Aug 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 26 Jun 2026External interference of Islamic fundamentalism in EuropeWritten question E-002652/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 9Answered 18 Sept 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 27 May 2026Measures to monitor jet fuel prices and safeguard passenger rights in European air transportWritten question E-002154/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 9Answered 22 Jul 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 14 Jan 2026Possible increase in Tunisian olive oil imports and their potential impact on agriculture, the olive oil industry and consumersWritten question E-000152/2026To the Commissionco-authored with 5Answered 23 Mar 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 31 Dec 2025EU funding of the European Islamophobia Report 2024Priority question P-005081/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 21Answered 8 Apr 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 26 Dec 2025EU funding and media campaigns undermining regional policies promoting motherhoodWritten question E-005064/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 21Answered 20 Feb 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 6 Nov 2025Nitrogen and urea prices and CBAM rules: mitigating the impact on farmersWritten question E-004386/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 21Answered 2 Feb 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 16 Oct 2025Suitability of Francesca Albanese as the Special Rapporteur of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)Written question E-004073/2025To the Vice-President / High Representativeco-authored with 23Answered 19 Feb 2026Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
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- 14 Oct 2025Anomalies in the extra virgin olive oil market and concerns that North African imports are disrupting pricesWritten question E-004026/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 4Answered 15 Dec 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 10 Oct 2025Duties on imports of polyamide yarn but not on finished products imported from ChinaWritten question E-003987/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 14Answered 25 Nov 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 3 Oct 2025Coffin imports from China and dumping practicesWritten question E-003883/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 13Answered 5 Dec 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 2 Sept 2025Health tourism and EU-UK trade in puberty blockers for minorsWritten question E-003357/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 9Answered 12 Nov 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 18 Jun 2025China’s suspension of imports of ruminants and derived products from ItalyWritten question E-002467/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 11Answered 18 Aug 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 17 Jun 2025Arrest of pro-life advocates in Brussels during peaceful demonstrationWritten question E-002428/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 19Answered 28 Aug 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 16 Jun 2025Possibility of triggering extraordinary Erasmus+ measures to support students impacted by the conflict in GazaWritten question E-002413/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 13Answered 30 Jul 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 13 Jun 2025Establishing whether ERDF and ESF + resources can, in the wake of exceptional events, be used to fund emergency operations to help the university systemPriority question P-002401/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 8Answered 25 Jul 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 30 May 2025Influence of the Muslim Brotherhood in the EUPriority question P-002185/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 36Answered 28 Jul 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 30 Apr 2025Urgent initiatives to review phytosanitary policiesWritten question E-001767/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 6Answered 30 Jul 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 11 Apr 2025Foot-and-mouth disease – urgent action to protect the Italian livestock industryWritten question E-001501/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 4Answered 30 Jun 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 10 Apr 2025Major problems with EU funding for non-governmental organisations, according to the European Court of AuditorsWritten question E-001482/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 21Answered 26 Jun 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 18 Mar 2025Fire ant invasion in Sicily – risks and containment measuresWritten question E-001150/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 5Answered 17 Jun 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 12 Mar 2025EthanolWritten question E-001089/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 26Answered 20 Jun 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 10 Mar 2025The EU’s digital transformation programmes and the European funds that have been disbursed to achieve itWritten question E-001032/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 17Answered 7 May 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 10 Mar 2025Possible challenges in the multiannual financial framework and resources for agriculture and cohesionWritten question E-001031/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 5Answered 6 May 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 20 Feb 2025Protecting EU consumers against the backdrop of FWU Life Insurance Lux S.A.’s liquidationWritten question E-000794/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 4Answered 24 Apr 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 13 Feb 2025Transgender athletes competing in women’s sportsWritten question E-000679/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 14Answered 11 Apr 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 6 Feb 2025Immigration and crime: arrests for facilitating illegal immigration in ItalyWritten question E-000554/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 19Answered 2 May 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 4 Feb 2025Removal of the ‘TITO’ inscription from Sabotin in SloveniaWritten question E-000484/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 19Answered 22 May 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 31 Jan 2025Proportionality and economic impact of restrictions on motorcycle traffic in the European UnionPriority question P-000439/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 14Answered 21 Mar 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 30 Jan 2025Green transition and RRF: assessment of how climate action resources have been usedWritten question E-000422/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 14Answered 13 Mar 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 29 Jan 2025Inquiry into the Chinese Government’s role in financing and running DeepSeek, and in applying censorshipWritten question E-000394/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 23Answered 24 Apr 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 27 Jan 2025Commission funding to environmental NGOs to condition the views of Members of the European ParliamentWritten question E-000357/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 64Answered 5 May 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 22 Jan 2025Thierry Breton's appointment to the Bank of America advisory councilWritten question E-000275/2025To the Commissionco-authored with 14Answered 8 Apr 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 10 Dec 2024‘Do you know the ingredients in your alcoholic drink?’ campaign against alcoholic drinksWritten question E-002836/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 9Answered 21 Mar 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 22 Nov 2024Territorial continuity and island transport: achieving transparency and sustainabilityWritten question E-002636/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 11Answered 18 Mar 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 20 Nov 2024‘Men Having Babies’ surrogacy conferenceWritten question E-002599/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 12Answered 26 Mar 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 14 Nov 2024Brenner and road transport restrictionsPriority question P-002533/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 23Answered 19 Dec 2024Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 4 Nov 2024Bringing natural silicon under the scope of EU Regulation 2024/1252 as a critical raw materialWritten question E-002401/2024To the CommissionAnswered 14 Feb 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 23 Oct 2024Placing Ryplazim on the market in EuropeWritten question E-002234/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 22Answered 6 Jan 2025Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 13 Sept 2024Commission taking action in response to Afghanistan’s Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice LawWritten question E-001711/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 18Answered 31 Oct 2024Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 6 Sept 2024Doubts about Temu’s economic and financial situation and its failure to comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA)Written question E-001646/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 12Answered 19 Nov 2024Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 3 Sept 2024Presence of dangerous substances in fast fashion clothing from third countries and the safety of European consumersWritten question E-001611/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 16Answered 4 Nov 2024Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
- 8 Aug 2024Urgent strengthening of the EU’s aerial fire-fighting fleet and development of a European partnershipWritten question E-001501/2024To the Commissionco-authored with 21Answered 28 Oct 2024Question ↗PDF ↗Answer ↗Answer PDF ↗
Source: European Parliament Open Data Portal · CC BY 4.0 · retrieved from the EP 9 Oct 2026 · newest question tabled 6 Oct 2026. The Parliament publishes a question about one to two weeks after it is tabled, so the newest may not be listed yet. What is counted
About Francesco VENTOLA
Francesco Ventola is a Member of the European Parliament for Italy, belonging to the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), the right-wing Eurosceptic group, and to the national party FRATELLI D' ITALIA. Ventola's current term, the 10th parliamentary term (2024–2029), began on 16 July 2024. Since 23 July 2024, Ventola has served as Vice-Chair of the Committee on Regional Development.
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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, serious family reasons, official mission, or pregnancy and maternity leave, which the Parliament excuses for three months before and six months after a birth) are credited, not counted as absences. We credit only what the Parliament's own record shows: the “excused” list in each sitting's minutes, or leave documented in another official Parliament document. An absence the Parliament has not recorded as excused counts as an absence, even if leave has been reported in the press. Notable votes are selected based on significance, close outcomes, and high participation.
Some attendance figures carry a context note, such as maternity or parental leave, illness or an official mission. Each note cites a press or official report, with its source and date, and is reviewed by us before it appears. Context notes never change the attendance figure. MEPs who missed every sitting of an entire plenary session are checked by a person before they appear in any bottom-of-ranking list. Full attendance methodology →