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🇩🇪 Verena MERTENS

EPPEuropean People's Party

DEU · 6771 · Jul 2024 — present

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Voting Record

94.3%

Attendance

127

For

19

Against

2

Abstain

Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Lebanon, in the form of an Exchange of Letters, amending and supplementing the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and the Republic of Lebanon, setting out the terms and conditions for the participation of the Republic of Lebanon in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA)

26/03/2026

for
Directive on unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships in the agricultural and food supply chain

12/02/2026

absent
The Agreement establishing an association between the EU and the Principality of Andorra and the Republic of San Marino

11/02/2026

absent
Electric vehicle supply equipment, compressed gas dispensers, and electricity, gas and thermal energy meters

10/02/2026

absent
Operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina

21/01/2026

for
Decarbonisation and modernisation of EU fisheries, and the development and deployment of fishing gear

18/12/2025

for
Amending and supplementing the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, setting out the terms and conditions for the participation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA)

17/12/2025

for
Implementation of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

27/11/2025

for
European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’)

25/11/2025

for
European Defence Industry Programme and a framework of measures to ensure the timely availability and supply of defence products (‘EDIP’)

25/11/2025

against
Gender Equality Strategy 2025

13/11/2025

against
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - Agencies

22/10/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - European Council and Council

22/10/2025

for
A new legislative framework for products that is fit for the digital and sustainable transition

21/10/2025

for
The role of simple tax rules and tax fragmentation in European competitiveness

09/10/2025

for
Amendment to Directive 2009/38/EC

09/10/2025

abstain
Strengthening of the position of farmers in the food supply chain

08/10/2025

absent
Amendment to Directive 2005/44/EC on harmonised river information services (RIS) on inland waterways in the Community

07/10/2025

absent
Possibilities for simplification of cohesion funds

10/09/2025

for
The role of cohesion policy investment in resolving the current housing crisis

10/09/2025

against
The role of cohesion policy in supporting the just transition

10/09/2025

for
A Capital Markets Union (Draghi Report)

10/09/2025

for
Public procurement

09/09/2025

for
Behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil on cooperation with and through the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and the Federal Police of Brazil

09/09/2025

for
Amendment to Regulation (EU) No 1026/2012 on certain measures for the purpose of the conservation of fish stocks in relation to countries allowing non-sustainable fishing

09/07/2025

for
Financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2024

08/07/2025

for
Implementing Protocol (2025-2030) to the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of Greenland and the Government of Denmark

08/07/2025

for
Implementing Protocol (2025-2030) to the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of Greenland and the Government of Denmark

08/07/2025

for
Temporary derogation from certain provisions of Regulation (EU) 2017/2226 and Regulation (EU) 2016/399 as regards a progressive start of operations of the Entry/Exit System

08/07/2025

for
The Commission’s 2024 Rule of Law report

18/06/2025

for
The Recovery and Resilience Facility

18/06/2025

for
The interpretation and application of the Energy Charter Treaty between the European Union, the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States

18/06/2025

for
The interpretation and application of the Energy Charter Treaty between the European Union, the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States

18/06/2025

for
Macro-financial assistance to the Arab Republic of Egypt

18/06/2025

for
Strengthening rural areas in the EU through cohesion policy

17/06/2025

for
Forest law enforcement, governance and trade in timber and timber products to the European Union (FLEGT)

17/06/2025

for
Forest law enforcement governance and trade in timber and derived products to the Union

17/06/2025

for
The carriage of freight by road of 29 June 2022

17/06/2025

for
Recast of Framework Decision 2004/68/JHA

17/06/2025

for
Granting equivalence with EU requirements to Moldova and Ukraine as regards field inspections and production of seed

22/05/2025

for
Banking Union – annual report 2024

08/05/2025

absent
Competition policy – annual report 2024

08/05/2025

absent
Repeal of Regulation (EU) 2019/452

08/05/2025

absent
Economic and social cohesion

08/05/2025

absent
The European Water Resilience Strategy

07/05/2025

for
A revamped long-term budget for the Union in a changing world

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - Joint Undertakings

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - Agencies

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - European Public Prosecutors Office (the ‘EPPO’)

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - European Public Prosecutors Office (the ‘EPPO’)

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - European External Action Service

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - European External Action Service

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - European Data Protection Supervisor

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - European Data Protection Supervisor

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - European Ombudsman

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - European Ombudsman

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - Committee of the Regions

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - Committee of the Regions

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - European Economic and Social Committee

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - European Economic and Social Committee

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - Court of Auditors

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - Court of Auditors

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - Court of Justice of the European Union

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - Court of Justice of the European Union

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - European Council and Council

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - European Council and Council

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - European Parliament

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - Commission

07/05/2025

for
2023 discharge: General budget of the EU - Commission

07/05/2025

for
Control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2023

06/05/2025

for
Protection of the European Union’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2023

06/05/2025

for
Granting equivalence with EU requirements to Moldova and Ukraine as regards field inspections and production of seed

03/04/2025

for
The matter – annual report 2024

02/04/2025

for
Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2024

02/04/2025

for
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2024

02/04/2025

for
Strengthening the security of identity cards of Union citizens and of residence documents issued to Union citizens and their family members exercising their right of free movement

02/04/2025

for
Behalf of the European Union, of an Agreement between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the cooperation between the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) and the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina competent for judicial cooperation in criminal matters

02/04/2025

for
The Implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (2024-2029)

02/04/2025

for
The Implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (2024-2029)

02/04/2025

for
An EEA Financial Mechanism for the period May 2021 - April 2028, the Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the European Union on a Norwegian Financial Mechanism for the period May 2021 - April 2028, the Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway and the Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and Iceland

02/04/2025

for
Macro-financial assistance to the Arab Republic of Egypt

01/04/2025

for
Macro-financial assistance to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

01/04/2025

for
European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social priorities for 2025

12/03/2025

abstain
European Semester for economic policy coordination 2025

12/03/2025

for
The transfer and processing of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data

12/03/2025

for
Assessment of the implementation of Horizon Europe in view of its interim evaluation and recommendations for the 10th Research Framework Programme

11/03/2025

for
The European Social Fund Plus post-2027

11/03/2025

for
Verification of credentials

11/03/2025

for
The Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova

11/03/2025

for
Regulation on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize MON 95275 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

12/02/2025

against
Regulation on the market of products containing, consisting of or produced from genetically modified maize DP910521 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

12/02/2025

against
Administrative cooperation in the field of taxation

12/02/2025

for
European Central Bank – annual report 2024

11/02/2025

for
Cooperation in science and technology between the European Community and Ukraine

11/02/2025

for
Behalf of the Union, of the Protocol (2024-2029) implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cabo Verde

11/02/2025

for
Russia’s disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war of aggression against Ukraine

23/01/2025

for
Need for actions to address the continued oppression and fake elections in Belarus

22/01/2025

for
Operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in the Republic of Serbia

21/01/2025

for
Recommendation on the EU priorities for the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women

19/12/2024

for
Amendment to Directive 2009/38/EC

19/12/2024

against

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