GERB Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria

Bulgaria · EPP group

Current members

4

Cohesion

98.7%, on average, this share votes alike, across 628 final votes

On the majority side

96.2%, party majority voted like the plenary in 600 of 624 votes. Always voting for would give 95.7%.

Participation

78.1%, 2,036 of 2,608 possible votes cast, 271 excused absences

Members

• Andrey Kovatchev
• Eva Maydell
• Andrey Novakov
• Emil Radev

Differing from their own group

In 42 of 624 final votes (6.7%) the party’s majority voted differently from the majority of its group (EPP). Counted when at least 2 of the party’s MEPs in the group voted and both party and group had a clear majority.

The latest 20 of 42 cases:

1. Lead in gunshot: 8 Oct 2026 · GERB: For (2 of 3) · EPP group: Against · For 2 · Against 1 · Abstention 0
2. Gender inequalities in health, specifically as regards gender-specific conditions: 16 Sep 2026 · GERB: For (2 of 3) · EPP group: Against · For 2 · Against 1 · Abstention 0
3. Genetically modified soybean MON 94313: 16 Sep 2026 · GERB: Abstention (3 of 4) · EPP group: Against · For 1 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
4. Genetically modified maize MON 87460: 16 Sep 2026 · GERB: Abstention (3 of 4) · EPP group: Against · For 1 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
5. Genetically modified soybean MON 87705: 8 Jul 2026 · GERB: For (3 of 3) · EPP group: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
6. Genetically modified maize NK603 × T25: 8 Jul 2026 · GERB: For (3 of 3) · EPP group: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
7. Genetically modified maize DP202216 x NK603 x DAS-40278-9 and its sub-combinations DP 202216 x NK603, DP202216 x DAS-40278-9: 8 Jul 2026 · GERB: For (2 of 3) · EPP group: Against · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 1
8. Lead in certain fishing tackle: 8 Jul 2026 · GERB: For (2 of 3) · EPP group: Against · For 2 · Against 1 · Abstention 0
9. Plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed: 17 Jun 2026 · GERB: Abstention (2 of 2) · EPP group: Against · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 2
10. Genetically modified soybean MON 94637: 29 Apr 2026 · GERB: For (2 of 3) · EPP group: Against · For 2 · Against 1 · Abstention 0
11. Importance of consent-based rape legislation in the EU: 28 Apr 2026 · GERB: Abstention (3 of 3) · EPP group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
12. 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: 11 Mar 2026 · GERB: Abstention (2 of 2) · EPP group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 2
13. Gender pay and pension gap in the EU: state of play, challenges and the way forward, and developing guidelines for the better evaluation and fairer remuneration of work in female-dominated sectors: 11 Mar 2026 · GERB: Abstention (2 of 3) · EPP group: For · For 1 · Against 0 · Abstention 2
14. Addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights: 12 Feb 2026 · GERB: Abstention (3 of 3) · EPP group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
15. Genetically modified maize T25 (ACS-ZMØØ3-2): 11 Feb 2026 · GERB: For (3 of 3) · EPP group: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
16. Genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25: 11 Feb 2026 · GERB: For (3 of 3) · EPP group: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
17. Genetically modified cotton T304-40: 11 Feb 2026 · GERB: For (3 of 3) · EPP group: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
18. Interim report in view of the consent procedure on the Agreement establishing an association between the EU and the Principality of Andorra and the Republic of San Marino: 11 Feb 2026 · GERB: Abstention (2 of 2) · EPP group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 2
19. Genetically modified sugar beet KWS20-1: 16 Dec 2025 · GERB: For (3 of 3) · EPP group: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
20. Genetically modified maize NK603: 16 Dec 2025 · GERB: For (3 of 3) · EPP group: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0

This figure implies no judgement: it may reflect a matter of conscience, the line of a national party or an arrangement within the group.

Internal vote distribution

All votes cast by the party’s MEPs in final votes.

• For 1,911 · 93.9%
• Against 83 · 4.1%
• Abstention 42 · 2.1%
• 2,036 votes cast

Latest final votes

The latest 20 of 652 final votes with MEPs of the party; the link opens the vote with this party selected.

• Cohesion policy in the EU’s eastern border regions: strengthening territorial resilience and cross‑border cooperation: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector: postponement of certain obligations: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Erasmus+ programme 2028-2034: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Escalation of Russian strikes in the EU, particularly on Black Sea shipping, threatening human life, regional stability and food security: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Pericles V exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting 2028–2034: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Boosting skills in the Union – opportunities for vocational education and training in times of transition: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Malta, Italy, Portugal and Spain with regard to storms in 2026: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/004 FI/Etelä-Suomi and Helsinki-Uusimaa paper – Finland: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Council and Council: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Genetically modified soybean MON 87769: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: Against · For 0 · Against 2 · Abstention 1 · 1 did not vote
• Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Protection of adults: jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of measures and cooperation: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Combating VAT fraud – the effectiveness of cross-border cooperation when it comes to VAT fraud and its impact on the EU budget: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Connecting Europe through high-speed rail: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Certification methodologies for carbon farming activities: 20 Oct 2026 · Rejected · EPP group majority: Against · For 0 · Against 4 · Abstention 0
• Public interface connected to the Internal Market Information System for the declaration of posting of workers: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0

How closely parties from Bulgaria vote together

How often did the majorities of two parties vote the same way (For, Against or Abstention)? Based on the final votes in which both had a majority; only parties with at least 3 MEPs at the same time.

• DPS and GERB: 94.2%, 517 of 549 votes aligned
• Revival and GERB: 27.8%, 155 of 557 votes aligned

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Source: European Parliament open data (CC BY 4.0), prepared by OpenRCV.