Group
Renew
Renew Europe
- Seats
- 78 of 718 current members
- Cohesion, final votes
- 0.89ⓘ over 619 of 620 final votes (enough members voting)
- Cohesion, all roll calls
- 0.91ⓘ over 5 927 of 5 928 roll calls (enough members voting)
- On the winning side
- 558 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
- Renew Europe
- Code
- Renew
- Alignment
- Centre · liberalism, pro-Europeanism
- Founded
- 2019 (successor of ALDE, 1976)
- Closest line
- EPP — 97 % of 553 votes where both had a clear lineⓘ
- Pivotal
- on 5 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 | Renew | The Left | Greens | S&D | EPP | ECR | Patriots | ESN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2024 | —8 votes | —9 votes | —9 votes | —9 votes | —9 votes | —9 votes | —9 votes | —9 votes |
| Q4 2024 | 0.8357 votes | 0.8157 votes | 0.9457 votes | 0.9657 votes | 0.8657 votes | 0.7457 votes | 0.7457 votes | 0.8757 votes |
| Q1 2025 | 0.9130 votes | 0.7130 votes | 0.9330 votes | 0.9730 votes | 0.9230 votes | 0.7330 votes | 0.7630 votes | 0.8130 votes |
| Q2 2025 | 0.9584 votes | 0.7884 votes | 0.9384 votes | 0.9484 votes | 0.9384 votes | 0.7184 votes | 0.7184 votes | 0.8784 votes |
| Q3 2025 | 0.9358 votes | 0.7658 votes | 0.9458 votes | 0.9458 votes | 0.9458 votes | 0.8258 votes | 0.7258 votes | 0.8558 votes |
| Q4 2025 | 0.86121 votes | 0.84121 votes | 0.95121 votes | 0.94121 votes | 0.88121 votes | 0.78121 votes | 0.73121 votes | 0.87121 votes |
| Q1 2026 | 0.8689 votes | 0.7588 votes | 0.8989 votes | 0.9489 votes | 0.9189 votes | 0.7589 votes | 0.7189 votes | 0.8689 votes |
| Q2 2026 | 0.92100 votes | 0.7599 votes | 0.9299 votes | 0.9599 votes | 0.94100 votes | 0.76100 votes | 0.7299 votes | 0.8299 votes |
| Q3 2026 | 0.8672 votes | 0.7572 votes | 0.9172 votes | 0.9372 votes | 0.8972 votes | 0.7572 votes | 0.6772 votes | 0.8772 votes |
| Whole period | 0.89 | 0.77 | 0.93 | 0.94 | 0.91 | 0.76 | 0.72 | 0.85 |
| Votes considered | 619 | 618 | 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 | 0.92 |
| BudgetsBUDG | 375 | 0.91 |
| Environment, Climate and Food SafetyENVI | 337 | 0.86 |
| Budgetary ControlCONT | 323 | 0.93 |
| Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsLIBE | 323 | 0.92 |
| Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityFEMM | 287 | 0.93 |
| Economic and Monetary AffairsECON | 249 | 0.95 |
| International TradeINTA | 203 | 0.92 |
| Legal AffairsJURI | 195 | 0.93 |
| Employment and Social AffairsEMPL | 193 | 0.75 |
| Industry, Research and EnergyITRE | 175 | 0.96 |
| Housing Crisis (special committee)HOUS | 154 | 0.96 |
| Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionIMCO | 122 | 0.90 |
| Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentAGRI | 87 | 0.74 |
| European Democracy Shield (special committee)EUDS | 85 | 0.97 |
| Constitutional AffairsAFCO | 70 | 0.93 |
| FisheriesPECH | 65 | 0.90 |
| PetitionsPETI | 61 | 0.90 |
| Security and DefenceSEDE | 49 | 0.91 |
| DevelopmentDEVE | 44 | 0.86 |
| Culture and EducationCULT | 28 | 0.95 |
| Public HealthSANT | 23 | 0.91 |
| Regional DevelopmentREGI | 11 | — |
| Transport and TourismTRAN | 8 | — |
| LEGILEGI | 2 | — |
By topic (model-assigned) (15)
| Topic | Votes | Cohesion |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign affairs | 2 136 | 0.93 |
| Economy & single market | 1 257 | 0.93 |
| EU budget & funds | 1 092 | 0.91 |
| Defence & security | 703 | 0.93 |
| Justice, rule of law & rights | 610 | 0.95 |
| Jobs, social affairs & equality | 606 | 0.88 |
| Climate & environment | 519 | 0.91 |
| Agriculture, food & fisheries | 364 | 0.77 |
| Digital, AI & data | 297 | 0.94 |
| EU institutions & Parliament | 292 | 0.94 |
| Trade & customs | 269 | 0.93 |
| Health | 260 | 0.88 |
| Migration & asylum | 122 | 0.84 |
| Energy | 92 | 0.94 |
| Transport & tourism | 84 | 0.99 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EPP | 97 % | 553 |
| S&D | 97 % | 563 |
| Greens | 87 % | 549 |
| ECR | 75 % | 463 |
| The Left | 59 % | 459 |
| Patriots | 46 % | 440 |
| ESN | 23 % | 545 |
Agreement between every pair of groups, winning sides and pivotal groups
Members, 76
Members whose group is Renew 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 |
|---|---|---|
| France | 13 | Ren 6 · MoDem 3 · Hor 2 · Sans parti 1 · UDI 1 |
| Germany | 9 | FDP 5 · Freie Wähler 3 · PdF 1 |
| Netherlands | 7 | VVD 4 · D66 3 |
| Ireland | 6 | FF 4 · Ind. 2 |
| Slovakia | 6 | PS 6 |
| Belgium | 5 | MR 3 · Anders 1 · LesEng 1 |
| Denmark | 4 | V 2 · B 1 · M 1 |
| Bulgaria | 3 | PP-DB 2 · DPS 1 |
| Finland | 3 | KESK 2 · SFP 1 |
| Romania | 3 | USR 2 · PMP 1 |
Line on the final votes, 39
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 · no clear line | In the group: 27 for, 31 against, 5 abstained | Adopted 339 for, 225 against, 16 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: Against · no clear line | In the group: 32 for, 33 against, 3 abstained | Adopted 417 for, 167 against, 15 abstained |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Genetically modified maize NK603 × T25 Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 30 for, 41 against, 3 abstained | Adopted 460 for, 189 against, 14 abstained |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Trajectory to decrease the contribution of high indirect land-use change-risk biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels to renewable energy targets Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 14 for, 40 against, 19 abstained | Adopted 388 for, 248 against, 24 abstained |
| 7 Jul 2026 | Temporary derogation from certain provisions of the ePrivacy Directive to combat online child sexual abuse Request for urgent procedure | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 28 for, 46 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 331 for, 304 against, 11 abstained |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and risks to the security of supply of medicines Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 14 for, 45 against, 3 abstained | Adopted 294 for, 245 against, 28 abstained |
| 17 Jun 2026 | General arrangements for excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products Final vote | Majority line: Against | In the group: 15 for, 55 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 325 for, 304 against, 29 abstained |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 as regards the extension of its period of application Final vote | Majority line: For · no clear line | In the group: 33 for, 29 against, 6 abstained | Rejected 228 for, 311 against, 92 abstained |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation) Decision to open negotiations with the Council | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 12 for, 31 against, 22 abstained | Adopted 389 for, 206 against, 32 abstained |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Genetically modified cotton T304-40 Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 29 for, 33 against, 2 abstained | Adopted 428 for, 156 against, 22 abstained |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25 Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 31 for, 35 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 463 for, 164 against, 21 abstained |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Genetically modified maize T25 (ACS-ZMØØ3-2) Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 31 for, 35 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 462 for, 169 against, 22 abstained |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Genetically modified soybean DBN-09004-6 Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 33 for, 34 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 461 for, 169 against, 22 abstained |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept Final vote on the provisional agreement | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 16 for, 33 against, 18 abstained | Adopted 396 for, 226 against, 30 abstained |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Request for opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) Final vote on motion B10-0060/2026 | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 24 for, 46 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 334 for, 324 against, 11 abstained |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept Decision to open negotiations with the Council | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 11 for, 31 against, 23 abstained | Adopted 384 for, 237 against, 31 abstained |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Genetically modified sugar beet KWS20-1 Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 28 for, 34 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 455 for, 169 against, 8 abstained |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Genetically modified maize NK603 Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 31 for, 33 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 479 for, 173 against, 8 abstained |
| 27 Nov 2025 | Application of the Treaty provisions related to the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality and the role of national parliaments in the EU legislative process Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 6 for, 57 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 337 for, 245 against, 12 abstained |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 as regards origin labelling for fruit and vegetables originating in the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: For · no clear line | In the group: 30 for, 28 against, 9 abstained | Rejected 359 for, 188 against, 76 abstained |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Access to finance for SMEs and scale-ups Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against | In the group: 5 for, 62 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 360 for, 298 against, 8 abstained |
| 26 Nov 2025 | Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders Final vote | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 29 for, 36 against, 2 abstained | Adopted 402 for, 250 against, 8 abstained |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Genetically modified maize MON 87427 Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 30 for, 35 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 426 for, 157 against, 17 abstained |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Genetically modified soybean MON 87708 Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 30 for, 36 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 453 for, 179 against, 14 abstained |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Genetically modified cotton MON 88913 Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 30 for, 36 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 452 for, 182 against, 13 abstained |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Genetically modified oilseed rape MON 88302 Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 31 for, 34 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 456 for, 166 against, 21 abstained |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Genetically modified maize DAS1131 Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 30 for, 33 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 453 for, 171 against, 19 abstained |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Certain corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements Final vote | Majority line: Against | In the group: 17 for, 46 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 382 for, 249 against, 13 abstained |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Monitoring framework for resilient European forests Proposal to reject the text | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 20 for, 46 against, 5 abstained | Adopted 370 for, 264 against, 9 abstained |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Deforestation Regulation - list of countries presenting a low or high risk Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against | In the group: 12 for, 59 against, 3 abstained | Adopted 373 for, 289 against, 26 abstained |
| 9 Jul 2025 | European Climate Law Request for urgent procedure | Majority line: For | In the group: 65 for, 1 against, 5 abstained | Rejected 300 for, 379 against, 8 abstained |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Financing for development – ahead of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: For | In the group: 48 for, 2 against, 10 abstained | Rejected 282 for, 340 against, 26 abstained |
| 8 May 2025 | Genetically modified soybean MON 87705 × MON 87708 × MON 89788 Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 22 for, 34 against, 2 abstained | Adopted 373 for, 150 against, 10 abstained |
| 7 May 2025 | Amending of the ERDF, Cohesion Fund and Just Transition Fund as regards specific measures to address strategic challenges in the context of the mid-term review Request for urgent procedure | Majority line: Against | In the group: 0 for, 54 against, 13 abstained | Adopted 316 for, 291 against, 27 abstained |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Genetically modified maize MON 95275 Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 29 for, 37 against, 0 abstained | Adopted 467 for, 156 against, 18 abstained |
| 26 Nov 2024 | Genetically modified maize MON 94804 Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 31 for, 37 against, 2 abstained | Adopted 468 for, 166 against, 14 abstained |
| 26 Nov 2024 | Genetically modified maize MON 810 Final vote on the motion for a resolution | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 33 for, 35 against, 2 abstained | Adopted 464 for, 163 against, 27 abstained |
| 26 Nov 2024 | Genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × MON 88017 × 59122 and eight of its sub-combinations Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 32 for, 35 against, 2 abstained | Adopted 476 for, 169 against, 14 abstained |
| 26 Nov 2024 | Genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603 Final vote — text as a whole | Majority line: Against · no clear line | In the group: 33 for, 36 against, 1 abstained | Adopted 474 for, 171 against, 13 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
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- 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
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
Cite as
EU Parl Watch Research (2026). “Renew Europe (Renew)”. Political group. code Renew. EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/groups/renew?scope=all&vline=lost (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-renew,
author = {{EU Parl Watch Research}},
title = {{Renew Europe (Renew)}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/groups/renew?scope=all&vline=lost}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/groups/renew?scope=all&vline=lost},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Political group. code Renew. 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}
}