MoDem Mouvement Démocrate

France · Renew group

Current members

3 (4 during the term)

Cohesion

98.3%, on average, this share votes alike, across 640 final votes

On the majority side

95.7%, party majority voted like the plenary in 606 of 633 votes. Always voting for would give 95.6%.

Participation

92.6%, 2,041 of 2,205 possible votes cast, 34 excused absences

Members

• Laurence Farreng
• Sandro Gozi
• Christophe Grudler

Formerly in the party

• Marie-Pierre Vedrenne (in Parliament until 11 Oct 2025)

Differing from their own group

In 29 of 629 final votes (4.6%) the party’s majority voted differently from the majority of its group (Renew). 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 29 cases:

1. 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 · MoDem: For (2 of 2) · Renew group: Against · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
2. Trajectory to decrease the contribution of high indirect land-use change-risk biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels to renewable energy targets: 8 Jul 2026 · MoDem: Abstention (3 of 3) · Renew group: Against · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
3. Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation): 17 Jun 2026 · MoDem: Against (3 of 3) · Renew group: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
4. Simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI): 16 Jun 2026 · MoDem: Abstention (3 of 3) · Renew group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
5. Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods: 16 Jun 2026 · MoDem: Against (3 of 3) · Renew group: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
6. Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America: 16 Jun 2026 · MoDem: Against (2 of 3) · Renew group: For · For 1 · Against 2 · Abstention 0
7. Simplification of the implementation of harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Digital Omnibus on AI): 26 Mar 2026 · MoDem: Abstention (3 of 3) · Renew group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
8. Adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America: 26 Mar 2026 · MoDem: Against (3 of 3) · Renew group: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
9. Genetically modified maize T25 (ACS-ZMØØ3-2): 11 Feb 2026 · MoDem: For (3 of 3) · Renew group: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
10. Genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25: 11 Feb 2026 · MoDem: For (2 of 3) · Renew group: Against · For 2 · Against 1 · Abstention 0
11. Genetically modified cotton T304-40: 11 Feb 2026 · MoDem: For (2 of 3) · Renew group: Against · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 1
12. EU strategic defence and security partnerships: 11 Feb 2026 · MoDem: Abstention (2 of 3) · Renew group: For · For 1 · Against 0 · Abstention 2
13. Genetically modified soybean DBN-09004-6: 11 Feb 2026 · MoDem: For (3 of 3) · Renew group: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
14. Deforestation Regulation: certain obligations of operators and traders: 17 Dec 2025 · MoDem: Against (3 of 3) · Renew group: For · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
15. Genetically modified sugar beet KWS20-1: 16 Dec 2025 · MoDem: For (2 of 2) · Renew group: Against · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
16. Genetically modified maize NK603: 16 Dec 2025 · MoDem: For (3 of 3) · Renew group: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
17. Corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements: 16 Dec 2025 · MoDem: Abstention (2 of 3) · Renew group: For · For 1 · Against 0 · Abstention 2
18. Genetically modified maize MON 87427: 25 Nov 2025 · MoDem: For (2 of 2) · Renew group: Against · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
19. Genetically modified soybean MON 87708: 25 Nov 2025 · MoDem: For (2 of 2) · Renew group: Against · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
20. Genetically modified oilseed rape MON 88302: 25 Nov 2025 · MoDem: For (2 of 2) · Renew group: Against · For 2 · 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 1,871 · 91.7%
• Against 135 · 6.6%
• Abstention 35 · 1.7%
• 2,041 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 · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew 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 · Renew group majority: Against · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
• Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Erasmus+ programme 2028-2034: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew 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 · Renew 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 · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Boosting skills in the Union – opportunities for vocational education and training in times of transition: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · 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 · Renew 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 · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Council and Council: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 2 · Against 1 · Abstention 0
• Genetically modified soybean MON 87769: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew 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 · Renew 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 · Renew group majority: Against · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
• Connecting Europe through high-speed rail: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Certification methodologies for carbon farming activities: 20 Oct 2026 · Rejected · Renew group majority: Against · For 0 · Against 3 · Abstention 0
• Public interface connected to the Internal Market Information System for the declaration of posting of workers: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · Renew group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0

How closely parties from France 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.

• MoDem and RN: 45.2%, 286 of 633 votes aligned
• MoDem and PS: 91.8%, 574 of 625 votes aligned
• MoDem and LFI: 57.0%, 355 of 623 votes aligned
• MoDem and Les Républicains: 81.9%, 508 of 620 votes aligned
• MoDem and Ren: 99.5%, 630 of 633 votes aligned
• MoDem and Les Écologistes: 81.3%, 504 of 620 votes aligned
• MoDem and IDL: 48.9%, 302 of 617 votes aligned
• Place publique and MoDem: 92.8%, 528 of 569 votes aligned

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