Group
ESN
Europe of Sovereign Nations
- Seats
- 27 of 718 current members
- Cohesion, final votes
- 0.85ⓘ over 619 of 620 final votes (enough members voting)
- Cohesion, all roll calls
- 0.85ⓘ over 5 922 of 5 928 roll calls (enough members voting)
- On the winning side
- 180 of 619ⓘ final votes decided by a simple majority where its clear line matched the outcome — of 620 final votes, 1 failed for want of an absolute majority and is not counted
More facts (6)
Cohesion over time
Agreement Index of the group on final roll-call votes, per quarter (1 = all voted the same way). Members counted in their group on the day; a vote counts for the group when at least 10 of its members and a third of its seats voted, and a gap is a quarter with fewer than 20 votes counted. The other groups are the faint lines.
Data as a table
| Period | ESN | The Left | Greens | S&D | Renew | EPP | ECR | Patriots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2024 | —9 votes | —9 votes | —9 votes | —9 votes | —8 votes | —9 votes | —9 votes | —9 votes |
| Q4 2024 | 0.8757 votes | 0.8157 votes | 0.9457 votes | 0.9657 votes | 0.8357 votes | 0.8657 votes | 0.7457 votes | 0.7457 votes |
| Q1 2025 | 0.8130 votes | 0.7130 votes | 0.9330 votes | 0.9730 votes | 0.9130 votes | 0.9230 votes | 0.7330 votes | 0.7630 votes |
| Q2 2025 | 0.8784 votes | 0.7884 votes | 0.9384 votes | 0.9484 votes | 0.9584 votes | 0.9384 votes | 0.7184 votes | 0.7184 votes |
| Q3 2025 | 0.8558 votes | 0.7658 votes | 0.9458 votes | 0.9458 votes | 0.9358 votes | 0.9458 votes | 0.8258 votes | 0.7258 votes |
| Q4 2025 | 0.87121 votes | 0.84121 votes | 0.95121 votes | 0.94121 votes | 0.86121 votes | 0.88121 votes | 0.78121 votes | 0.73121 votes |
| Q1 2026 | 0.8689 votes | 0.7588 votes | 0.8989 votes | 0.9489 votes | 0.8689 votes | 0.9189 votes | 0.7589 votes | 0.7189 votes |
| Q2 2026 | 0.8299 votes | 0.7599 votes | 0.9299 votes | 0.9599 votes | 0.92100 votes | 0.94100 votes | 0.76100 votes | 0.7299 votes |
| Q3 2026 | 0.8772 votes | 0.7572 votes | 0.9172 votes | 0.9372 votes | 0.8672 votes | 0.8972 votes | 0.7572 votes | 0.6772 votes |
| Whole period | 0.85 | 0.77 | 0.93 | 0.94 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.76 | 0.72 |
| Votes considered | 619 | 618 | 619 | 619 | 619 | 620 | 620 | 619 |
620 of 794 decisions of the term had a final vote recorded by name; those are the votes counted. A gap: fewer than 20 votes counted in the quarter (method). Cohesion of every group.
Cohesion by committee and topic
The group’s Agreement Index over the term’s roll calls, by the dossier’s lead committee and by topic. Topics are model-assigned (AI tagging, not hand-checked).
By lead committee (25)
| Lead committee | Votes | Cohesion |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign AffairsAFET | 639 | 0.80 |
| BudgetsBUDG | 375 | 0.88 |
| Environment, Climate and Food SafetyENVI | 337 | 0.89 |
| Budgetary ControlCONT | 323 | 0.94 |
| Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsLIBE | 323 | 0.90 |
| Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityFEMM | 287 | 0.90 |
| Economic and Monetary AffairsECON | 249 | 0.85 |
| International TradeINTA | 203 | 0.76 |
| Legal AffairsJURI | 195 | 0.93 |
| Employment and Social AffairsEMPL | 193 | 0.86 |
| Industry, Research and EnergyITRE | 175 | 0.85 |
| Housing Crisis (special committee)HOUS | 154 | 0.86 |
| Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionIMCO | 122 | 0.85 |
| Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentAGRI | 87 | 0.84 |
| European Democracy Shield (special committee)EUDS | 85 | 0.93 |
| Constitutional AffairsAFCO | 70 | 0.92 |
| FisheriesPECH | 65 | 0.85 |
| PetitionsPETI | 61 | 0.88 |
| Security and DefenceSEDE | 49 | 0.79 |
| DevelopmentDEVE | 44 | 0.91 |
| Culture and EducationCULT | 28 | 0.90 |
| Public HealthSANT | 23 | 0.89 |
| Regional DevelopmentREGI | 11 | — |
| Transport and TourismTRAN | 8 | — |
| LEGILEGI | 2 | — |
By topic (model-assigned) (15)
| Topic | Votes | Cohesion |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign affairs | 2 136 | 0.78 |
| Economy & single market | 1 257 | 0.87 |
| EU budget & funds | 1 092 | 0.89 |
| Defence & security | 703 | 0.78 |
| Justice, rule of law & rights | 610 | 0.90 |
| Jobs, social affairs & equality | 606 | 0.88 |
| Climate & environment | 519 | 0.90 |
| Agriculture, food & fisheries | 364 | 0.84 |
| Digital, AI & data | 297 | 0.88 |
| EU institutions & Parliament | 292 | 0.91 |
| Trade & customs | 269 | 0.81 |
| Health | 260 | 0.89 |
| Migration & asylum | 122 | 0.94 |
| Energy | 92 | 0.84 |
| Transport & tourism | 84 | 0.91 |
Agreement with other groups
How often the group took the same line as each other group on the term’s final votes, groups at the date of each vote.
| Group | Same line | Votes compared |
|---|---|---|
| Patriots | 73 % | 470 |
| ECR | 48 % | 489 |
| The Left | 36 % | 490 |
| S&D | 27 % | 587 |
| EPP | 26 % | 555 |
| Greens | 24 % | 574 |
| Renew | 23 % | 545 |
Agreement between every pair of groups, winning sides and pivotal groups
Members, 27
Members whose group is ESN now (former members: on their last day in office), with their record. Switchers are marked ⇄ and counted in the group of each vote’s date.
National delegations
The group’s current members by country and national party.
| Country | Members | National parties |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 15 | AfD 15 |
| Bulgaria | 3 | Revival 3 |
| Poland | 2 | Konfederacja 2 |
| Slovakia | 2 | HREP 2 |
| Czechia | 1 | SPD 1 |
| France | 1 | R 1 |
| Hungary | 1 | MHM 1 |
| Italy | 1 | FN 1 |
| Lithuania | 1 | TTS 1 |
Line on the final votes, 340
The group’s line on every final roll-call vote of the term, newest first, with its members counted in the group they sat in on the day.
| Date | Vote | Majority line | In the group | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2025 | White paper on the future of European defence Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 20 against, 3 abstained | Adopted 419 for, 204 against, 46 abstained |
| 12 Mar 2025 | Continuing the unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after three years of Russia’s war of aggression Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 19 against, 5 abstained | Adopted 442 for, 98 against, 126 abstained |
| 12 Mar 2025 | European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social priorities for 2025 Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 23 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 351 for, 260 against, 70 abstained |
| 12 Mar 2025 | European Semester for economic policy coordination 2025 Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 23 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 469 for, 162 against, 54 abstained |
| 11 Mar 2025 | Assessment of the implementation of Horizon Europe in view of its interim evaluation and recommendations for the 10th Research Framework Programme Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 0 for, 14 against, 8 abstained | Adopted 472 for, 75 against, 92 abstained |
| 11 Mar 2025 | European Social Fund Plus post-2027 Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 22 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 432 for, 155 against, 82 abstained |
| 11 Mar 2025 | Establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova Final vote on the provisional agreement | Majority line: Against | In the group: 1 for, 23 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 499 for, 117 against, 44 abstained |
| 13 Feb 2025 | Further deterioration of the political situation in Georgia Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 19 against, 3 abstained | Adopted 400 for, 63 against, 81 abstained |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Administrative cooperation in the field of taxation Final vote | Majority line: Against | In the group: 1 for, 18 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 608 for, 33 against, 8 abstained |
| 12 Feb 2025 | VAT: rules for the digital age Council draft | Majority line: Against | In the group: 1 for, 17 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 589 for, 42 against, 10 abstained |
| 11 Feb 2025 | European Central Bank – annual report 2024 Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 20 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 378 for, 233 against, 26 abstained |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol (2024-2029) implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cabo Verde Final vote on the draft Council decision | Majority line: Against | In the group: 2 for, 12 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 507 for, 76 against, 16 abstained |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Conclusion of an agreement between the European Union and the government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh on certain aspects of air services Final vote on the draft Council decision | Majority line: Against | In the group: 3 for, 12 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 562 for, 17 against, 3 abstained |
| 23 Jan 2025 | Russia’s disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war of aggression against Ukraine Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 4 for, 17 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 480 for, 58 against, 48 abstained |
| 19 Dec 2024 | Recommendation to the Council on the EU priorities for the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 21 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 322 for, 163 against, 46 abstained |
| 19 Dec 2024 | Amending Directive 2009/38/EC as regards the establishment and functioning of European Works Councils and the effective enforcement of transnational information and consultation rights Decision to open negotiations with the Council | Majority line: Against | In the group: 3 for, 18 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 300 for, 254 against, 21 abstained |
| 18 Dec 2024 | Setting up a Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union, and defining its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 3 for, 19 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 480 for, 148 against, 20 abstained |
| 18 Dec 2024 | Setting up a Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, and defining its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 22 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 441 for, 178 against, 34 abstained |
| 18 Dec 2024 | Amendment of Annex VI – Powers and responsibilities of the standing committees Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 22 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 448 for, 161 against, 40 abstained |
| 17 Dec 2024 | Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2024/002 BE/Limburg machinery and paper – Belgium Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 2 for, 19 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 599 for, 50 against, 7 abstained |
| 28 Nov 2024 | Reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine against Russia’s war of aggression and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 1 for, 19 against, 2 abstained | Adopted 390 for, 135 against, 52 abstained |
| 28 Nov 2024 | Georgia's worsening democratic crisis following the recent parliamentary elections and alleged electoral fraud Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 1 for, 18 against, 3 abstained | Adopted 444 for, 72 against, 82 abstained |
| 27 Nov 2024 | Draft amending budget No 5/2024: adjustment in payment appropriations, update of revenues and other technical updates Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 23 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 525 for, 75 against, 81 abstained |
| 27 Nov 2024 | 2025 budgetary procedure: Joint text Joint text | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 23 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 418 for, 185 against, 67 abstained |
| 27 Nov 2024 | Election of the Commission Election election of the commission | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 23 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 370 for, 282 against, 36 abstained |
| 27 Nov 2024 | Presentation by the President-elect of the Commission of the College of Commissioners and its programme Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: For | In the group: 23 for, 0 against, 0 abstained | Rejected 154 for, 507 against, 19 abstained |
| 14 Nov 2024 | UN Climate Change Conference 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan (COP29) Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 20 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 429 for, 183 against, 24 abstained |
| 14 Nov 2024 | Amendment of the EIB’s Statute Final vote on the draft Council decision | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 18 against, 2 abstained | Adopted 510 for, 105 against, 27 abstained |
| 24 Oct 2024 | People’s Republic of China’s misinterpretation of the UN resolution 2758 and its continuous military provocations around Taiwan Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 1 for, 16 against, 3 abstained | Adopted 432 for, 60 against, 71 abstained |
| 24 Oct 2024 | Situation in Azerbaijan, violation of human rights and international law and relations with Armenia Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 1 for, 16 against, 4 abstained | Adopted 453 for, 31 against, 89 abstained |
| 23 Oct 2024 | Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States Final vote | Majority line: Against | In the group: 1 for, 18 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 444 for, 179 against, 20 abstained |
| 22 Oct 2024 | 2022 discharge: EU general budget – European Council and Council Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 20 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 431 for, 131 against, 83 abstained |
| 22 Oct 2024 | Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2024/001 BE/Match-Smatch Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 20 against, 2 abstained | Adopted 601 for, 47 against, 17 abstained |
| 22 Oct 2024 | Draft amending budget No 4/2024: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to some decentralised agencies Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 1 for, 21 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 522 for, 115 against, 25 abstained |
| 22 Oct 2024 | Draft amending budget No 2/2024: entering the surplus of the financial year 2023 Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 21 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 531 for, 91 against, 35 abstained |
| 22 Oct 2024 | Establishing the Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism and providing exceptional macro-financial assistance to Ukraine Final vote | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 20 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 518 for, 56 against, 61 abstained |
| 9 Oct 2024 | The democratic backsliding and threats to political pluralism in Georgia Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 20 against, 2 abstained | Adopted 495 for, 73 against, 86 abstained |
| 9 Oct 2024 | Strengthening Moldova’s resilience against Russian interference ahead of the upcoming presidential elections and a constitutional referendum on EU integration Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 21 against, 2 abstained | Adopted 508 for, 53 against, 104 abstained |
| 19 Sept 2024 | Continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 1 for, 21 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 425 for, 131 against, 63 abstained |
| 17 Jul 2024 | The need for the EU's continuous support for Ukraine Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 1 for, 23 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 495 for, 137 against, 47 abstained |
Connections
Top partners and the committees where the group’s cohesion is lowest or highest.
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Sources & citation
Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.
- Official source
- Data source
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- Data version
- data version f37e5638cded (25 Sept 2026) · methods: group-at-date v1, participation v1, abstention v1, loyalty v1, against-clear v1, cohesion v1, agreement v1, group-agreement v1, winning-side v1, similar-votes v1, scope v1, data-version v1 · methods
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Cite as
EU Parl Watch Research (2026). “Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN)”. Political group. code ESN. EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/groups/esn?scope=all&vline=lost&vpage=7 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Political groups, European Parliament, https://www.europarl.europa.eu/about-parliament/en/organisation-and-rules/organisation/political-groups. Data: EP Open Data: members and their memberships, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/meps/show-current?format=application%2Fld%2Bjson (CC BY 4.0); data version f37e5638cded (25 Sept 2026) · methods: group-at-date v1, participation v1, abstention v1, loyalty v1, against-clear v1, cohesion v1, agreement v1, group-agreement v1, winning-side v1, similar-votes v1, scope v1, data-version v1.
BibTeX
@misc{epw-group-esn,
author = {{EU Parl Watch Research}},
title = {{Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN)}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/groups/esn?scope=all&vline=lost&vpage=7}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/groups/esn?scope=all&vline=lost&vpage=7},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Political group. code ESN. Official source: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/about-parliament/en/organisation-and-rules/organisation/political-groups. Data: EP Open Data: members and their memberships (CC BY 4.0); data version f37e5638cded (25 Sept 2026) · methods: group-at-date v1, participation v1, abstention v1, loyalty v1, against-clear v1, cohesion v1, agreement v1, group-agreement v1, winning-side v1, similar-votes v1, scope v1, data-version v1}
}