Proxy voting for pregnant and new mother MEPs

by name voted on 29.04.2026

Summary

The European Parliament has approved a reform allowing Members to vote by proxy during pregnancy and after giving birth. This ensures they can continue their duties while managing health and family needs.

10 29.04.2026

Report

woman

election

social policy

public administration

Key points

Introduction of a system allowing Members to delegate their votes during specific life events.
The right applies specifically to Members who are pregnant or have recently given birth.
Voting rights can be delegated to another Member chosen by the individual.
The period of delegation is limited to three months before the expected birth and six months after the birth.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

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Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision amending the Act concerning the election of the Members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, annexed to Council Decision 76/787/ECSC, EEC, Euratom of 20 September 1976 Amendment of the European Electoral Act allowing Members to vote in plenary by proxy voting during pregnancy and after giving birth Proxy voting in plenary for Members during pregnancy and after giving birth

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