Voting Record
Notable votes in the current parliamentary term
Financial Declarations
Declared to the European Parliament · Self-reported by the MEP
Estimated outside income
€18,360–20,196/year
Based on declared income bands
2 declared activities
5 board memberships
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 Sirpa PIETIKÄINEN
Sirpa Pietikäinen is a Finnish Member of the European Parliament representing the European People's Party (EPP), the centre-right political group that forms the largest bloc in the Parliament and generally supports pro-business policies, European integration, and conservative social values. A prominent figure in Finnish politics, Pietikäinen previously served as Finland's Minister of the Environment from 1991 to 1995 and has held various ministerial positions throughout her career. She joined the European Parliament mid-term and has since maintained an exceptional attendance record of 95.9%, significantly above the Parliament's average of approximately 82%, while participating in 96% of votes (1,797 of 1,873). Pietikäinen brings decades of political experience to her European role, having been active in Finnish national politics for many years before transitioning to the European level. Her long-standing involvement in both national and European politics reflects her commitment to public service across different governmental levels.
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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.