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Barry Cowen

10th legislature: since Jul 16, 2024

Summary

MEP Barry Cowen

Barry Cowen is a Member of the European Parliament from Ireland, born on August 28, 1967, in Dublin. He is a member of the Renew political group and has been active in the 10th legislature since July 16, 2024.

Votes

His latest votes

780votes

For
47461 %
Against
304 %
Abstention
51 %
Did not vote
11515 %
Show of hands
15620 %

Their vote

Voted text

Parliament result

For
Oct 22, 2026Regional cohesion
Eastern border regions: Parliament calls for additional funding and priority status
Adopted by Parliament
414 for · 79 against · 90 abst.
For
Oct 22, 2026Social, jobs & education
Erasmus+ 2028-2034: Parliament merges Erasmus+ and the Solidarity Corps, with new scrutiny of delegated acts
Adopted by Parliament
454 for · 34 against · 93 abst.
For
Oct 22, 2026Health & consumers
Chemical product labels: digital contact details and a 15-month deadline to update
Adopted by Parliament
477 for · 59 against · 41 abst.
Against
Oct 22, 2026Foreign affairs & defence
Parliament condemns the Houthi attacks and calls for them to be added to the EU terrorist list
Adopted by Parliament
291 for · 271 against · 8 abst.
For
Oct 22, 2026Climate & environment
Free CO2 allowances expanded for heat and fuels until 2030
Adopted by Parliament
474 for · 82 against · 28 abst.

Transparency

Conflict of interest declarations

22Oct2024Member of an official delegationNo conflict declaredPDF
22 Oct 2024No conflict declaredMember of an official delegationPDF

Voting proximity

How Barry Cowen votes

Loyalty to their group (Renew)97.8 %Group average: 94.5%

Presence at votes81.2 %Group average: 88.5%

Agreement with national MEPs99.1 %All delegations combined

Agreement with each group% de votes identiques

RenewRenewOwn group97.8 %
PPEPPE95.0 %
S&DS&D92.4 %
VertsVerts/ALE85.5 %
ECRECR77.5 %
LeftThe Left62.4 %
NINI50.4 %
PfEPfE49.8 %
ESNESN30.5 %

When they vote against their group10 times

Fidélité à son groupe, année par année

2024

97,6 %

2025+0,3 pts

97,9 %

2026−0,1 pts

97,8 %

Plenary attendance

Attendance sheet signature

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