Welcome to our platform dedicated to discovering the European Parliament. Explore the crucial debates on the environment, the economy and human rights that influence policies for over 500 million citizens.
Observation
Tracking the activity of European MEPs and knowing their votes can be complex. The European Parliament works daily on crucial issues that deserve to be better understood.
Solution
The European Citizen demystifies the votes of MEPs and European political groups, offering you a clear and accessible vision of the decisions taken in the European Parliament.
Understanding the European Parliament
At the heart of the union: The European Parliament explained
The European Parliament is the legislative institution of the European Union, composed of 720 MEPs elected by the citizens of the member states. It plays a crucial role in adopting laws that affect the 27 member countries.
The European Parliament meets in plenary sessions generally four days per month. During these periods, MEPs focus on debates, votes and the adoption of laws and resolutions crucial for the European Union and its citizens.
European Parliament 2024 - 2029
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Discover 4 European MEPs
Latest Votes Decoded
Dive into the heart of the European Parliament's landmark decisions
Attendance highlights
Latest plenary sessions at a glance
Track the most recent plenary sittings with the counts of Members who signed in, were excused or remained unregistered.
Compare MEPs by different activity criteria
Votes
✓Most votes for
✗Most votes against
○Most abstentions
—Most non-voting
Attendance
✓Most signatures
○Most excused
✗Most unsigned
MEP Statistics
Discover the most active MEPs
Explore European MEP statistics on their votes and plenary attendance. Identify the most engaged MEPs and compare their parliamentary activity.
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General Debate
MEPs debate legislative proposals and present their arguments.
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Amendments
MEPs propose changes to the initial text, which are then voted on.
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Votes
MEPs vote on the legislative text, including approved amendments.
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Text Adoption
The adopted text is forwarded to the EU Council for final approval.
Highlights of Plenary Sessions
European Parliament Plenary Sessions
Plenary sessions are key moments when European Parliament members gather to debate and vote on legislation, budgets, and major political directions. They are primarily held in Strasbourg, with additional sessions in Brussels.
