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Ruth Firmenich

10th legislature: since Jul 16, 2024

Summary

MEP Ruth Firmenich

Ruth Firmenich is a Member of the European Parliament from Germany. She was born on August 24, 1964, and is currently serving in the 10th legislature, which began on July 16, 2024.

Votes

Her latest votes

780votes

For
23931 %
Against
22929 %
Abstention
14919 %
Did not vote
71 %
Show of hands
15620 %

Their vote

Voted text

Parliament result

Against
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.
Abstention
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

09May2026Member of an official delegationD-CNNo conflict declaredPDF
09 May 2026No conflict declaredMember of an official delegationD-CNPDF

Voting proximity

How Ruth Firmenich votes

Loyalty to their group (NI)87.6 %Group average: 75.5%

Presence at votes98.9 %Group average: 82.0%

Agreement with national MEPs51.2 %All delegations combined

Agreement with each group% de votes identiques

NINIOwn group87.6 %
LeftThe Left71.9 %
PfEPfE65.1 %
ESNESN64.9 %
VertsVerts/ALE53.9 %
ECRECR53.8 %
S&DS&D51.9 %
RenewRenew48.2 %
PPEPPE44.8 %

When they vote against their group28 times

Fidélité à son groupe, année par année

2024

90,5 %

2025−1,5 pts

89,0 %

2026−3,2 pts

85,8 %

Plenary attendance

Attendance sheet signature

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0 %

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