PSD Partidul Social Democrat

Romania · S&D group

Current members

10 (12 during the term)

Cohesion

98.5%, on average, this share votes alike, across 650 final votes

On the majority side

92.8%, party majority voted like the plenary in 602 of 649 votes. Always voting for would give 95.7%.

Participation

71.7%, 4,918 of 6,862 possible votes cast, 64 excused absences

Members

• Dragoş Benea
• Andi Cristea
• Gheorghe Cârciu
• Vasile Dîncu
• Gabriela Firea
• Claudiu Manda
• Ştefan Muşoiu
• Victor Negrescu
• Dan Nica
• Mihai Tudose

Formerly in the party

• Maria Grapini (until 31 Dec 2025 · now PUSL)
• Roxana Mînzatu (in Parliament until 30 Nov 2024)

Differing from their own group

In 34 of 649 final votes (5.2%) 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 34 cases:

1. Reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector: postponement of certain obligations: 22 Oct 2026 · PSD: For (4 of 4) · S&D group: Against · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
2. Genetically modified soybean MON 87769: 21 Oct 2026 · PSD: Against (9 of 9) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 9 · Abstention 0
3. Certification methodologies for carbon farming activities: 20 Oct 2026 · PSD: Against (9 of 10) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 9 · Abstention 1
4. Genetically modified soybean MON 94313: 16 Sep 2026 · PSD: Against (8 of 8) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 8 · Abstention 0
5. Genetically modified maize MON 87460: 16 Sep 2026 · PSD: Against (7 of 7) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 7 · Abstention 0
6. Genetically modified soybean GMB151 x DAS-44406-6: 16 Sep 2026 · PSD: Against (8 of 8) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 8 · Abstention 0
7. Genetically modified soybean MON 87705: 8 Jul 2026 · PSD: Against (7 of 7) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 7 · Abstention 0
8. Genetically modified maize NK603 × T25: 8 Jul 2026 · PSD: Against (7 of 7) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 7 · Abstention 0
9. 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 · PSD: Against (7 of 7) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 7 · Abstention 0
10. Trajectory to decrease the contribution of high indirect land-use change-risk biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels to renewable energy targets: 8 Jul 2026 · PSD: For (7 of 7) · S&D group: Against · For 7 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
11. Political repression and humanitarian situation in Cuba: 18 Jun 2026 · PSD: Abstention (2 of 3) · S&D group: Against · For 0 · Against 1 · Abstention 2
12. Implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and risks to the security of supply of medicines: 18 Jun 2026 · PSD: For (3 of 3) · S&D group: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
13. Common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the Union (Return Regulation): 17 Jun 2026 · PSD: Abstention (4 of 6) · S&D group: Against · For 1 · Against 1 · Abstention 4
14. 2025 Commission report on Kosovo: 17 Jun 2026 · PSD: Abstention (2 of 2) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 2
15. Structure and rates of excise duty applied to tobacco and tobacco related products (recast): 17 Jun 2026 · PSD: For (6 of 8) · S&D group: Against · For 6 · Against 0 · Abstention 2
16. Reinforcing development cooperation to address irregular population movements and their root causes in partner countries: 16 Jun 2026 · PSD: Abstention (5 of 7) · S&D group: For · For 2 · Against 0 · Abstention 5
17. Application of the ‘safe third country’ concept: 10 Feb 2026 · PSD: For (8 of 9) · S&D group: Against · For 8 · Against 1 · Abstention 0
18. Establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level: 10 Feb 2026 · PSD: For (9 of 9) · S&D group: Against · For 9 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
19. Attempted takeover of Lithuania’s public broadcaster and the threat to democracy in Lithuania: 22 Jan 2026 · PSD: Abstention (4 of 4) · S&D group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 4
20. Request for opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and Interim Trade Agreement (ITA): 21 Jan 2026 · PSD: For (9 of 9) · S&D group: Against · For 9 · 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 4,487 · 91.2%
• Against 335 · 6.8%
• Abstention 96 · 2.0%
• 4,918 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 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 6 did not vote
• Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 6 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 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 6 did not vote
• Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 6 did not vote
• Erasmus+ programme 2028-2034: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 6 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 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 6 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 10 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 5 · Against 0 · Abstention 4 · 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 9 · Against 1 · Abstention 0
• 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 10 · 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 · S&D group majority: For · For 9 · Against 1 · 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 · S&D group majority: For · For 10 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Council and Council: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 10 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Genetically modified soybean MON 87769: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 0 · Against 9 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 10 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Protection of adults: jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of measures and cooperation: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 10 · 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 · S&D group majority: Against · For 0 · Against 10 · Abstention 0
• Connecting Europe through high-speed rail: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · S&D group majority: For · For 9 · Against 0 · Abstention 0 · 1 did not vote
• Certification methodologies for carbon farming activities: 20 Oct 2026 · Rejected · S&D group majority: For · For 0 · Against 9 · Abstention 1
• 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 10 · Against 0 · Abstention 0

How closely parties from Romania 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.

• PNL and PSD: 89.7%, 576 of 642 votes aligned
• AUR and PSD: 69.1%, 398 of 576 votes aligned

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