FI Forza Italia

Italy · EPP group

Current members

8

Cohesion

98.2%, on average, this share votes alike, across 652 final votes

On the majority side

92.4%, party majority voted like the plenary in 600 of 649 votes. Always voting for would give 95.5%.

Participation

82.2%, 4,285 of 5,216 possible votes cast, 67 excused absences

Members

• Caterina Chinnici
• Salvatore De Meo
• Marco Falcone
• Fulvio Martusciello
• Letizia Moratti
• Giusi Princi
• Massimiliano Salini
• Flavio Tosi

Differing from their own group

In 14 of 649 final votes (2.2%) 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.

1. Gender inequalities in health, specifically as regards gender-specific conditions: 16 Sep 2026 · FI: Abstention (3 of 6) · EPP group: Against · For 2 · Against 1 · Abstention 3
2. Lead in certain fishing tackle: 8 Jul 2026 · FI: For (7 of 7) · EPP group: Against · For 7 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
3. General arrangements for excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products: 17 Jun 2026 · FI: Against (4 of 6) · EPP group: For · For 1 · Against 4 · Abstention 1
4. Structure and rates of excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products (recast): 17 Jun 2026 · FI: Abstention (5 of 6) · EPP group: For · For 0 · Against 1 · Abstention 5
5. Generalised scheme of tariff preferences: 28 Apr 2026 · FI: Abstention (7 of 7) · EPP group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 7
6. Addressing subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries in order to protect workers’ rights: 12 Feb 2026 · FI: Against (3 of 5) · EPP group: For · For 1 · Against 3 · Abstention 1
7. Rule of law and human rights situation in Tunisia, particularly the case of Sonia Dahmani: 27 Nov 2025 · FI: Abstention (6 of 7) · EPP group: For · For 1 · Against 0 · Abstention 6
8. Amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 as regards origin labelling for fruit and vegetables originating in the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara: 26 Nov 2025 · FI: Abstention (5 of 7) · EPP group: Against · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 5
9. Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction: 13 Nov 2025 · FI: Abstention (4 of 6) · EPP group: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 4
10. Framework for achieving climate neutrality: 13 Nov 2025 · FI: Against (4 of 6) · EPP group: For · For 2 · Against 4 · Abstention 0
11. Extension of the derogation for heavy-duty vehicles with zero emissions: 7 Oct 2025 · FI: Abstention (6 of 8) · EPP group: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 6
12. Continued repression of civil society and independent media in Azerbaijan and the cases of Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu, Anar Mammadli, Kamran Mammadli, Rufat Safarov and Meydan TV: 19 Dec 2024 · FI: Abstention (4 of 5) · EPP group: For · For 1 · Against 0 · Abstention 4
13. Maximum residue levels for cyproconazole: 18 Sep 2024 · FI: For (8 of 8) · EPP group: Against · For 8 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
14. Maximum residue levels for carbendazim and thiophanate-methyl: 18 Sep 2024 · FI: For (7 of 7) · EPP group: Against · For 7 · 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 3,839 · 89.6%
• Against 380 · 8.9%
• Abstention 66 · 1.5%
• 4,285 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 5 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 3 did not vote
• Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 5 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 3 did not vote
• Reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector: postponement of certain obligations: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 5 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 3 did not vote
• Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 5 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 3 did not vote
• Erasmus+ programme 2028-2034: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 5 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 3 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 · EPP group majority: For · For 5 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 3 did not vote
• 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 7 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 7 · 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 · EPP group majority: For · For 7 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Boosting skills in the Union – opportunities for vocational education and training in times of transition: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 7 · 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 · EPP group majority: For · For 6 · Against 1 · 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 · EPP group majority: For · For 7 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Council and Council: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 6 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 2 did not vote
• Genetically modified soybean MON 87769: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: Against · For 1 · Against 6 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 7 · 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 · EPP group majority: For · For 7 · 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 · EPP group majority: For · For 7 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Connecting Europe through high-speed rail: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 7 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Certification methodologies for carbon farming activities: 20 Oct 2026 · Rejected · EPP group majority: Against · For 0 · Against 7 · 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 · EPP group majority: For · For 7 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote

How closely parties from Italy 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.

• FI and FdL: 68.4%, 443 of 648 votes aligned
• FI and PD: 85.6%, 555 of 648 votes aligned
• M5S and FI: 48.5%, 312 of 643 votes aligned
• L and FI: 40.2%, 260 of 647 votes aligned
• AVS and FI: 55.7%, 93 of 167 votes aligned

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