A Socialdemokratiet

Denmark · S&D group

Current members

3

Cohesion

99.1%, on average, this share votes alike, across 634 final votes

On the majority side

89.4%, party majority voted like the plenary in 563 of 630 votes. Always voting for would give 96.0%.

Participation

85.2%, 1,666 of 1,956 possible votes cast, 9 excused absences

Members

• Niels Fuglsang
• Christel Schaldemose
• Marianne Vind

Differing from their own group

In 66 of 630 final votes (10.5%) the party’s majority voted differently from the majority of its group (S&D). 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 66 cases:

1. General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections: 21 Oct 2026 · A: Abstention (2 of 2) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 2
2. Genetically modified soybean MON 87769: 21 Oct 2026 · A: Against (2 of 2) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 2 · Abstention 0
3. 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 · A: For (2 of 2) · S&D group: Against · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
4. Recommendation on EU-China political relations: 7 Oct 2026 · A: For (2 of 2) · S&D group: Abstention · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
5. Evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy and follow-up: 17 Sep 2026 · A: Against (2 of 2) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 2 · Abstention 0
6. The role of social, economic and environmental standards in safeguarding fair competition for all aquatic food products and improving food security: 17 Sep 2026 · A: Against (2 of 2) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 2 · Abstention 0
7. Political prisoners in Cuba, in particular the case of Félix Navarro and his daughter Saylí Navarro: 17 Sep 2026 · A: For (2 of 2) · S&D group: Against · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
8. The recent hybrid attacks and instrumentalisation of migrants in Ceuta and the need for a coordinated response to protect EU’s external borders: 17 Sep 2026 · A: Abstention (2 of 2) · S&D group: Against · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 2
9. Genetically modified soybean MON 94313: 16 Sep 2026 · A: Against (2 of 2) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 2 · Abstention 0
10. Genetically modified soybean GMB151 x DAS-44406-6: 16 Sep 2026 · A: Against (2 of 2) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 2 · Abstention 0
11. Draft amending budget No 2/2026: update of revenue (own resources) and adjustments to expenditure: 15 Sep 2026 · A: Abstention (2 of 2) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 2
12. Genetically modified soybean MON 87705: 8 Jul 2026 · A: Abstention (3 of 3) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
13. Genetically modified maize NK603 × T25: 8 Jul 2026 · A: Abstention (3 of 3) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
14. 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 · A: Abstention (3 of 3) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
15. Financial activities of the European Investment Bank Group – annual report 2025: 7 Jul 2026 · A: For (3 of 3) · S&D group: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
16. Temporary support and payment of advances regarding the increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis: 7 Jul 2026 · A: Abstention (3 of 3) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
17. Draft amending budget No 1/2026: entering the surplus of the financial year 2025: 7 Jul 2026 · A: Against (3 of 3) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
18. Coordination of social security systems: 7 Jul 2026 · A: Against (2 of 3) · S&D group: For · For 1 · Against 2 · Abstention 0
19. Political repression and humanitarian situation in Cuba: 18 Jun 2026 · A: For (3 of 3) · S&D group: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
20. Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation): 17 Jun 2026 · A: For (3 of 3) · S&D 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 1,453 · 87.2%
• Against 131 · 7.9%
• Abstention 82 · 4.9%
• 1,666 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 · S&D group majority: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector: postponement of certain obligations: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: Against · For 0 · Against 2 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Erasmus+ programme 2028-2034: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Escalation of Russian strikes in the EU, particularly on Black Sea shipping, threatening human life, regional stability and food security: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Pericles V exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting 2028–2034: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 2 · 1 did not vote
• Boosting skills in the Union – opportunities for vocational education and training in times of transition: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund: assistance to Malta, Italy, Portugal and Spain with regard to storms in 2026: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• 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 · S&D group majority: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Council and Council: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Genetically modified soybean MON 87769: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 0 · Against 2 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Protection of adults: jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of measures and cooperation: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• 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 · S&D group majority: Against · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Connecting Europe through high-speed rail: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Certification methodologies for carbon farming activities: 20 Oct 2026 · Rejected · S&D group majority: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Public interface connected to the Internal Market Information System for the declaration of posting of workers: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote

How closely parties from Denmark 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.

• F and A: 83.1%, 513 of 617 votes aligned

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