EU institutions & Parliament, International agreement, 29 Apr 2026
Amendment of the European Electoral Act allowing Members to vote in plenary by proxy voting during pregnancy and after giving birth
Report by Juan Fernando López Aguilar · Parliament can approve or reject the text, for example an international agreement, but cannot amend it.
Consent given 616 for · 24 against · 8 abstained by an overwhelming majority
AI summary:The draft Council decision amends the European Electoral Act to let MEPs who are pregnant or have recently given birth vote by proxy in plenary for up to three months before the expected birth and six months after.