Group
The Left
The Left in the European Parliament (GUE/NGL)
- Seats
- 44 of 718 current members
- Cohesion, final votes
- 0.77ⓘ over 618 of 620 final votes (enough members voting)
- Cohesion, all roll calls
- 0.87ⓘ over 5 925 of 5 928 roll calls (enough members voting)
- On the winning side
- 295 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)
- Official name
- The Left in the European Parliament (GUE/NGL)
- Code
- The Left
- Alignment
- Left · democratic socialism, communism
- Founded
- 1995 (as GUE; “The Left” since 2021)
- Closest line
- Greens — 74 % of 491 votes where both had a clear lineⓘ
- Pivotal
- on 2 of 619 final votes decided by a simple majorityⓘ taking its members’ votes away would have flipped the outcome
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 | The Left | Greens | S&D | Renew | EPP | ECR | Patriots | ESN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2024 | —9 votes | —9 votes | —9 votes | —8 votes | —9 votes | —9 votes | —9 votes | —9 votes |
| Q4 2024 | 0.8157 votes | 0.9457 votes | 0.9657 votes | 0.8357 votes | 0.8657 votes | 0.7457 votes | 0.7457 votes | 0.8757 votes |
| Q1 2025 | 0.7130 votes | 0.9330 votes | 0.9730 votes | 0.9130 votes | 0.9230 votes | 0.7330 votes | 0.7630 votes | 0.8130 votes |
| Q2 2025 | 0.7884 votes | 0.9384 votes | 0.9484 votes | 0.9584 votes | 0.9384 votes | 0.7184 votes | 0.7184 votes | 0.8784 votes |
| Q3 2025 | 0.7658 votes | 0.9458 votes | 0.9458 votes | 0.9358 votes | 0.9458 votes | 0.8258 votes | 0.7258 votes | 0.8558 votes |
| Q4 2025 | 0.84121 votes | 0.95121 votes | 0.94121 votes | 0.86121 votes | 0.88121 votes | 0.78121 votes | 0.73121 votes | 0.87121 votes |
| Q1 2026 | 0.7588 votes | 0.8989 votes | 0.9489 votes | 0.8689 votes | 0.9189 votes | 0.7589 votes | 0.7189 votes | 0.8689 votes |
| Q2 2026 | 0.7599 votes | 0.9299 votes | 0.9599 votes | 0.92100 votes | 0.94100 votes | 0.76100 votes | 0.7299 votes | 0.8299 votes |
| Q3 2026 | 0.7572 votes | 0.9172 votes | 0.9372 votes | 0.8672 votes | 0.8972 votes | 0.7572 votes | 0.6772 votes | 0.8772 votes |
| Whole period | 0.77 | 0.93 | 0.94 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.76 | 0.72 | 0.85 |
| Votes considered | 618 | 619 | 619 | 619 | 620 | 620 | 619 | 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 | 0.83 |
| BudgetsBUDG | 375 | 0.90 |
| Environment, Climate and Food SafetyENVI | 337 | 0.94 |
| Budgetary ControlCONT | 323 | 0.92 |
| Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsLIBE | 323 | 0.92 |
| Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityFEMM | 287 | 0.97 |
| Economic and Monetary AffairsECON | 249 | 0.86 |
| International TradeINTA | 203 | 0.86 |
| Legal AffairsJURI | 195 | 0.97 |
| Employment and Social AffairsEMPL | 193 | 0.97 |
| Industry, Research and EnergyITRE | 175 | 0.85 |
| Housing Crisis (special committee)HOUS | 154 | 0.91 |
| Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionIMCO | 122 | 0.91 |
| Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentAGRI | 87 | 0.87 |
| European Democracy Shield (special committee)EUDS | 85 | 0.85 |
| Constitutional AffairsAFCO | 70 | 0.66 |
| FisheriesPECH | 65 | 0.91 |
| PetitionsPETI | 61 | 0.90 |
| Security and DefenceSEDE | 49 | 0.77 |
| DevelopmentDEVE | 44 | 0.98 |
| Culture and EducationCULT | 28 | 0.87 |
| Public HealthSANT | 23 | 0.88 |
| Regional DevelopmentREGI | 11 | — |
| Transport and TourismTRAN | 8 | — |
| LEGILEGI | 2 | — |
By topic (model-assigned) (15)
| Topic | Votes | Cohesion |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign affairs | 2 136 | 0.82 |
| Economy & single market | 1 257 | 0.89 |
| EU budget & funds | 1 092 | 0.89 |
| Defence & security | 703 | 0.73 |
| Justice, rule of law & rights | 610 | 0.91 |
| Jobs, social affairs & equality | 606 | 0.96 |
| Climate & environment | 519 | 0.94 |
| Agriculture, food & fisheries | 364 | 0.92 |
| Digital, AI & data | 297 | 0.86 |
| EU institutions & Parliament | 292 | 0.85 |
| Trade & customs | 269 | 0.88 |
| Health | 260 | 0.91 |
| Migration & asylum | 122 | 0.91 |
| Energy | 92 | 0.86 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greens | 74 % | 491 |
| S&D | 66 % | 502 |
| Renew | 59 % | 459 |
| EPP | 53 % | 468 |
| Patriots | 50 % | 400 |
| ECR | 49 % | 423 |
| ESN | 36 % | 490 |
Agreement between every pair of groups, winning sides and pivotal groups
Members, 47
Members whose group is The Left 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 10 | M5S 8 · AVS 1 · SI 1 |
| France | 9 | LFI 9 |
| Spain | 4 | PODEMOS 2 · EH BILDU 1 · SMR 1 |
| Germany | 3 | DIE LINKE. 3 |
| Finland | 3 | VAS 3 |
| Greece | 3 | SYRIZA 2 · No party 1 |
| Ireland | 3 | SF 2 · Ind. 1 |
| Belgium | 2 | PVDA-PTB 1 · No party 1 |
| Portugal | 2 | BE 1 · PCP 1 |
| Sweden | 2 | V 2 |
| Cyprus | 1 | AKEL-ARISTERA-ND 1 |
| Denmark | 1 | Enhedslisten 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 | PvdD 1 |
Line on the final votes, 620
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sept 2026 | The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external borders Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 35 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 339 for, 225 against, 16 abstained |
| 17 Sept 2026 | Strengthening global health resilience in partner countries Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: For | In the group: 34 for, 0 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 319 for, 142 against, 19 abstained |
| 17 Sept 2026 | Narco-trafficking in Europe’s waters: protecting our borders and supporting our law enforcement officers Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: For | In the group: 34 for, 0 against, 3 abstained | Adopted 601 for, 4 against, 5 abstained |
| 17 Sept 2026 | Evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy and follow-up Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 1 for, 32 against, 3 abstained | Adopted 368 for, 172 against, 69 abstained |
| 17 Sept 2026 | The role of social, economic and environmental standards in safeguarding fair competition for all aquatic food products and improving food security Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 2 for, 19 against, 13 abstained | Adopted 467 for, 92 against, 44 abstained |
| 17 Sept 2026 | Impact of social media and the online environment on young people Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: For | In the group: 24 for, 8 against, 4 abstained | Adopted 395 for, 136 against, 80 abstained |
| 17 Sept 2026 | An EU health workforce crisis plan: sustainability of healthcare systems and employment and working conditions in the healthcare sector Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: For | In the group: 36 for, 0 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 514 for, 61 against, 33 abstained |
| 17 Sept 2026 | Post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: For | In the group: 35 for, 0 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 562 for, 1 against, 33 abstained |
| 17 Sept 2026 | Political prisoners in Cuba, in particular the case of Félix Navarro and his daughter Saylí Navarro Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 35 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 374 for, 198 against, 19 abstained |
| 17 Sept 2026 | Deteriorating situation of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong following the recent arrest of bookseller Leticia Wong and the convictions of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Abstained | In the group: 8 for, 1 against, 19 abstained | Adopted 459 for, 12 against, 86 abstained |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Genetically modified maize MON 87460 Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: For | In the group: 38 for, 0 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 433 for, 159 against, 10 abstained |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Genetically modified soybean MON 94313 Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: For | In the group: 40 for, 0 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 457 for, 184 against, 10 abstained |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Genetically modified soybean GMB151 x DAS-44406-6 Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: For | In the group: 40 for, 0 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 442 for, 184 against, 12 abstained |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Gender inequalities in health, specifically as regards gender-specific conditions Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: For | In the group: 39 for, 0 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 390 for, 218 against, 29 abstained |
| 16 Sept 2026 | An EU cardiovascular diseases strategy Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: For | In the group: 39 for, 1 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 545 for, 47 against, 75 abstained |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Hybrid warfare and the protection of the EU’s territorial integrity and critical security and defence infrastructure Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 9 for, 23 against, 5 abstained | Adopted 470 for, 129 against, 62 abstained |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Nuclear decommissioning assistance programme of the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania for the period 2028-2034 Final vote | Majority line: For | In the group: 39 for, 0 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 625 for, 20 against, 22 abstained |
| 16 Sept 2026 | EU-Norway Agreement on the participation of Norway in GOVSATCOM and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme Final vote on the draft Council decision | Majority line: For | In the group: 31 for, 1 against, 8 abstained | Adopted 612 for, 8 against, 16 abstained |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation 2028-2034 Final vote | Majority line: For · no clear line | In the group: 25 for, 0 against, 13 abstained | Adopted 600 for, 21 against, 48 abstained |
| 16 Sept 2026 | EU-Iceland Agreement on the participation of Iceland in GOVSATCOM and in the Union Secure Connectivity Programme Final vote on the draft Council decision | Majority line: For | In the group: 31 for, 1 against, 8 abstained | Adopted 631 for, 7 against, 15 abstained |
| 16 Sept 2026 | EU-Switzerland Agreement on the transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime Final vote on the draft Council decision | Majority line: Against | In the group: 11 for, 27 against, 2 abstained | Adopted 549 for, 75 against, 30 abstained |
| 16 Sept 2026 | EU-UK Agreement regarding cooperation on the application of their respective competition laws Final vote on the draft Council decision | Majority line: For | In the group: 36 for, 2 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 640 for, 5 against, 26 abstained |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Establishing the Single Market and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034 Final vote | Majority line: For | In the group: 36 for, 1 against, 3 abstained | Adopted 496 for, 53 against, 125 abstained |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Defence readiness and facilitating defence investments and conditions for the defence industry (Omnibus V) Final vote on the provisional agreement | Majority line: Against | In the group: 1 for, 39 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 530 for, 125 against, 12 abstained |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Acceleration of permit-granting for defence readiness projects (Omnibus V) Final vote on the provisional agreement | Majority line: Against | In the group: 2 for, 35 against, 3 abstained | Adopted 540 for, 105 against, 22 abstained |
| 16 Sept 2026 | Simplification of intra-EU transfers of defence-related products and simplification of security and defence procurement (Omnibus V) Final vote on the provisional agreement | Majority line: Against | In the group: 6 for, 32 against, 2 abstained | Adopted 549 for, 92 against, 27 abstained |
| 15 Sept 2026 | The EU Youth Strategy 2019–2027 Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: For | In the group: 38 for, 0 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 477 for, 124 against, 66 abstained |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Global role of the euro Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: For · no clear line | In the group: 20 for, 4 against, 12 abstained | Adopted 405 for, 146 against, 60 abstained |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Implementation of the Council Recommendation on a Bridge to Jobs – Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: For | In the group: 37 for, 1 against, 2 abstained | Adopted 530 for, 77 against, 61 abstained |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 5 for, 28 against, 7 abstained | Adopted 420 for, 220 against, 26 abstained |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Draft amending budget No 2/2026: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to expenditure Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: For · no clear line | In the group: 21 for, 4 against, 15 abstained | Adopted 440 for, 127 against, 104 abstained |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Temporary trade-liberalisation measures applicable to Armenian products Final vote | Majority line: For | In the group: 35 for, 0 against, 3 abstained | Adopted 583 for, 49 against, 39 abstained |
| 15 Sept 2026 | General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM): fishing in the GFCM Agreement area Final vote on the provisional agreement | Majority line: For | In the group: 36 for, 0 against, 4 abstained | Adopted 580 for, 51 against, 39 abstained |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Implementation into Union law of measures adopted by regional fisheries management organisations Final vote on the provisional agreement | Majority line: For | In the group: 40 for, 0 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 559 for, 48 against, 62 abstained |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Market stability reserve for the buildings, road transport and additional sectors Final vote on the provisional agreement | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 10 for, 16 against, 11 abstained | Adopted 467 for, 158 against, 41 abstained |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Market stability reserve for the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS): ceasing the invalidation of allowances Final vote | Majority line: Abstained · no clear line | In the group: 9 for, 7 against, 23 abstained | Adopted 367 for, 240 against, 59 abstained |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Establishing the Temporary Decarbonisation Fund Final vote | Majority line: For | In the group: 38 for, 0 against, 2 abstained | Adopted 433 for, 97 against, 146 abstained |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: extension of its scope to downstream goods and anti-circumvention measures Final vote | Majority line: For | In the group: 38 for, 1 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 464 for, 50 against, 159 abstained |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Feasibility of a 28th tax regime and its potential to support EU competitiveness Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 12 for, 19 against, 5 abstained | Adopted 366 for, 192 against, 39 abstained |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, notably the Kawel village massacre Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Abstained | In the group: 10 for, 0 against, 26 abstained | Adopted 510 for, 1 against, 86 abstained |
| 9 Jul 2026 | The threat of war crimes, the escalating violations of international humanitarian law and the human rights situation in El-Obeid, Sudan Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: For | In the group: 35 for, 0 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 476 for, 28 against, 96 abstained |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Establishment of the digital euro Decision to open negotiations with the Council | Majority line: For | In the group: 34 for, 2 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 416 for, 169 against, 22 abstained |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations DP 202216 x NK603, DP202216 x DAS-40278-9 Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: For | In the group: 40 for, 0 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 417 for, 167 against, 15 abstained |
| 8 Jul 2026 | The impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: For | In the group: 40 for, 0 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 575 for, 33 against, 43 abstained |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Genetically modified maize NK603 × T25 Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: For | In the group: 40 for, 0 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 460 for, 189 against, 14 abstained |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Genetically modified soybean MON 87705 Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: For | In the group: 41 for, 0 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 466 for, 175 against, 16 abstained |
| 8 Jul 2026 | 2025 Commission report on Serbia Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Abstained | In the group: 6 for, 3 against, 32 abstained | Adopted 468 for, 116 against, 79 abstained |
| 8 Jul 2026 | 2025 Commission report on Moldova Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Abstained · no clear line | In the group: 9 for, 11 against, 20 abstained | Adopted 505 for, 115 against, 45 abstained |
| 8 Jul 2026 | 2025 Commission report on Ukraine Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Tie · no clear line | In the group: 6 for, 17 against, 17 abstained | Adopted 460 for, 136 against, 59 abstained |
| 8 Jul 2026 | EU-Morocco Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation setting out the terms and conditions for the participation of Morocco in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA): amendment and supplement Final vote on the draft Council decision | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 1 for, 20 against, 19 abstained | Adopted 573 for, 35 against, 37 abstained |
Connections
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Sources & citation
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- Official source
- Data source
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- 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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EU Parl Watch Research (2026). “The Left in the European Parliament (GUE/NGL) (The Left)”. Political group. code The Left. EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/groups/left?delegations=all&dir=desc&scope=final (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-left,
author = {{EU Parl Watch Research}},
title = {{The Left in the European Parliament (GUE/NGL) (The Left)}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/groups/left?delegations=all&dir=desc&scope=final}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/groups/left?delegations=all&dir=desc&scope=final},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Political group. code The Left. 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}
}