ODS Občanská demokratická strana

Czechia · ECR group

Current members

3

Cohesion

98.4%, on average, this share votes alike, across 607 final votes

On the majority side

67.5%, party majority voted like the plenary in 409 of 606 votes. Always voting for would give 95.5%.

Participation

94.0%, 1,839 of 1,956 possible votes cast, 4 excused absences

Members

• Ondřej Krutílek
• Alexandr Vondra
• Veronika Vrecionová

Differing from their own group

In 137 of 601 final votes (22.8%) the party’s majority voted differently from the majority of its group (ECR). 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 137 cases:

1. 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 · ODS: Against (3 of 3) · ECR group: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
2. Genetically modified soybean MON 87769: 21 Oct 2026 · ODS: Against (3 of 3) · ECR group: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
3. Certification methodologies for carbon farming activities: 20 Oct 2026 · ODS: For (3 of 3) · ECR group: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
4. Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/002 ES/Galicia automotive ancillary – Spain: 7 Oct 2026 · ODS: Against (3 of 3) · ECR group: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
5. Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/001 BE/Cora – Belgium: 7 Oct 2026 · ODS: Against (3 of 3) · ECR group: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
6. Consular protection for unrepresented citizens of the Union in third countries: 7 Oct 2026 · ODS: For (3 of 3) · ECR group: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
7. Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers: application EGF/2026/003 FI/Valmet Automotive – Finland: 7 Oct 2026 · ODS: Against (3 of 3) · ECR group: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
8. Protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or reprotoxic substances at work: 6 Oct 2026 · ODS: For (2 of 3) · ECR group: Abstention · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 1
9. Funding arrangements and the use of a diversified funding strategy: 6 Oct 2026 · ODS: Against (3 of 3) · ECR group: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
10. Genetically modified soybean MON 94313: 16 Sep 2026 · ODS: Against (3 of 3) · ECR group: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
11. Genetically modified maize MON 87460: 16 Sep 2026 · ODS: Against (3 of 3) · ECR group: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
12. An EU cardiovascular diseases strategy: 16 Sep 2026 · ODS: Abstention (2 of 3) · ECR group: For · For 0 · Against 1 · Abstention 2
13. Establishing the Single Market and Customs Programme for the period 2028-2034: 16 Sep 2026 · ODS: For (3 of 3) · ECR group: Abstention · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
14. Genetically modified soybean GMB151 x DAS-44406-6: 16 Sep 2026 · ODS: Against (3 of 3) · ECR group: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
15. Global role of the euro: 15 Sep 2026 · ODS: Against (3 of 3) · ECR group: Abstention · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
16. Implementation of the Council Recommendation on a Bridge to Jobs – Reinforcing the Youth Guarantee: 15 Sep 2026 · ODS: Abstention (3 of 3) · ECR group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
17. Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield: 15 Sep 2026 · ODS: Abstention (2 of 3) · ECR group: Against · For 0 · Against 1 · Abstention 2
18. 2025 Commission report on Türkiye: 17 Jun 2026 · ODS: For (3 of 3) · ECR group: Abstention · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
19. 2025 Commission report on North Macedonia: 17 Jun 2026 · ODS: For (3 of 3) · ECR group: Abstention · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
20. Role of trade in strengthening the EU's economic security: 16 Jun 2026 · ODS: For (3 of 3) · ECR group: Abstention · 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 1,217 · 66.2%
• Against 380 · 20.7%
• Abstention 242 · 13.2%
• 1,839 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 · ECR group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · ECR group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector: postponement of certain obligations: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · ECR group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · ECR group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Erasmus+ programme 2028-2034: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · ECR group majority: For · For 3 · 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 · ECR group majority: For · For 3 · 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 · ECR group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · ECR group majority: Against · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
• General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · ECR group majority: Abstention · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
• Boosting skills in the Union – opportunities for vocational education and training in times of transition: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · ECR group majority: Abstention · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
• Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Malta, Italy, Portugal and Spain with regard to storms in 2026: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · ECR group majority: For · For 3 · 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 · ECR group majority: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
• Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Council and Council: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · ECR group majority: Against · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
• Genetically modified soybean MON 87769: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · ECR group majority: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
• Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · ECR group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Protection of adults: jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of measures and cooperation: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · ECR group majority: For · For 3 · 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 · ECR group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Connecting Europe through high-speed rail: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · ECR group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Certification methodologies for carbon farming activities: 20 Oct 2026 · Rejected · ECR group majority: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Public interface connected to the Internal Market Information System for the declaration of posting of workers: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · ECR group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0

How closely parties from Czechia 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.

• ODS and ANO 2011: 68.2%, 412 of 604 votes aligned

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