Why euvotings.eu
Understanding the voting behavior of parliament members enables citizens to make informed choices during elections. It allows them to assess whether their representatives truly defend the values and interests they hold dear. This promotes active civic participation and engagement in the political process. Citizens can hold their representatives accountable for their decisions, ensuring that politicians are aware of their obligation to represent the interests of their constituents. Knowing the names and voting behavior of national EU parliament members, as well as the topics they vote on, is fundamental to the health and functioning of a democracy. EUvotings.eu aims to make the voting behavior of EU parliamentarians visible in a standardized and accessible manner for everyone.
How to use euvotings.eu
By selecting a voting and a country the system will show the voting results of the EU political parties, the national parties, and the national members of the EU-parliament. All Roll-call voting’s will be available within a few days after a voting day in the EU-parliament. Graphs can be downloaded in .osd format and opened by almost any spreadsheet program. If you need further assistance or miss an important voting or have additional requests, feel free to let us know! info@euvotings.eu 😊
How does the EU Parliament vote
Every month, the EU Parliament holds a plenary session in Strasbourg where all votes take place. Important votes are conducted by roll call, and only for these votes is the choice of individual parliamentarians published. EU parliamentarians can vote in favor, against, or abstain from voting. They can also be absent. Votes can be held on amendments, proposals from the Commission, and proposals from the EU Parliament. On the homepage, all selected votes have a voting date and an abbreviation indicating the type of vote. These abbreviations are used here. :
| abbreviation | Voting type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mfr | Motion for resolution | A proposal in the European Parliament by a member, committee, or political group on EU matters, often to express a stance or urge the European Commission to act. |
| DCd | Draft Council Decision | A draft decision prepared by the Council of the EU, submitted to the European Parliament for advice or approval on various policy areas. |