SDS Slovenska demokratska stranka

Slovenia · EPP group (3), non-attached (1)

Current members

4

Cohesion

96.1%, on average, this share votes alike, across 650 final votes

On the majority side

92.4%, party majority voted like the plenary in 594 of 643 votes. Always voting for would give 95.6%.

Participation

93.0%, 2,426 of 2,608 possible votes cast, 2 excused absences

Members

• Branko Grims (non-attached)
• Romana Tomc (EPP)
• Milan Zver (EPP)
• Zala Černilec Tomašič (EPP)

Differing from their own group

In 73 of 642 final votes (11.4%) 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.

The latest 20 of 73 cases:

1. Genetically modified soybean MON 87769: 21 Oct 2026 · SDS: For (2 of 3) · EPP group: Against · For 2 · Against 1 · Abstention 0
2. Lead in gunshot: 8 Oct 2026 · SDS: For (2 of 3) · EPP group: Against · For 2 · Against 1 · Abstention 0
3. Impact of social media and the online environment on young people: 17 Sep 2026 · SDS: Abstention (2 of 3) · EPP group: For · For 1 · Against 0 · Abstention 2
4. Genetically modified soybean MON 94313: 16 Sep 2026 · SDS: For (3 of 3) · EPP group: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
5. Genetically modified soybean GMB151 x DAS-44406-6: 16 Sep 2026 · SDS: For (2 of 3) · EPP group: Against · For 2 · Against 1 · Abstention 0
6. Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield: 15 Sep 2026 · SDS: Abstention (2 of 3) · EPP group: For · For 1 · Against 0 · Abstention 2
7. Genetically modified soybean MON 87705: 8 Jul 2026 · SDS: For (4 of 4) · EPP group: Against · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
8. Genetically modified maize NK603 × T25: 8 Jul 2026 · SDS: For (4 of 4) · EPP group: Against · For 4 · Against 0 · 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 · SDS: For (4 of 4) · EPP group: Against · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
10. Lead in certain fishing tackle: 8 Jul 2026 · SDS: For (3 of 4) · EPP group: Against · For 3 · Against 1 · Abstention 0
11. Implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals in view of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum: 7 Jul 2026 · SDS: Abstention (4 of 4) · EPP group: For · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 4
12. A new strategy for media literacy and digital learning: 7 Jul 2026 · SDS: Abstention (3 of 4) · EPP group: For · For 1 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
13. Plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their food and feed: 17 Jun 2026 · SDS: Abstention (2 of 2) · EPP group: Against · For 0 · Against 0 · Abstention 2
14. Reinforcing development cooperation to address irregular population movements and their root causes in partner countries: 16 Jun 2026 · SDS: Against (2 of 2) · EPP group: For · For 0 · Against 2 · Abstention 0
15. Advancing towards a care society: addressing the gender care gap: 21 May 2026 · SDS: Abstention (3 of 4) · EPP group: For · For 1 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
16. Rule of law, fundamental rights and misuse of EU funds in Slovakia: the need for an EU response: 20 May 2026 · SDS: Abstention (3 of 4) · EPP group: For · For 1 · Against 0 · Abstention 3
17. The Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law report: 29 Apr 2026 · SDS: Against (4 of 4) · EPP group: For · For 0 · Against 4 · Abstention 0
18. Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2024 and 2025: 29 Apr 2026 · SDS: Against (4 of 4) · EPP group: For · For 0 · Against 4 · Abstention 0
19. Genetically modified soybean MON 94637: 29 Apr 2026 · SDS: For (3 of 3) · EPP group: Against · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
20. Importance of consent-based rape legislation in the EU: 28 Apr 2026 · SDS: Abstention (2 of 4) · EPP group: For · For 1 · Against 1 · Abstention 2

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 2,168 · 89.4%
• Against 156 · 6.4%
• Abstention 102 · 4.2%
• 2,426 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 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Revised heat and fuel benchmark values for 2026-2030: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector: postponement of certain obligations: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Erasmus+ programme 2028-2034: 22 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 3 · Against 1 · 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 · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · 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 · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 3 · Against 1 · Abstention 0
• General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2027 – all sections: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 3 · Against 1 · Abstention 0
• Boosting skills in the Union – opportunities for vocational education and training in times of transition: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 1
• 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 4 · 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 · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Discharge 2024: EU general budget – European Council and Council: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 3 · Against 1 · Abstention 0
• Genetically modified soybean MON 87769: 21 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: Against · For 3 · Against 1 · Abstention 0
• Amendments to the Critical Raw Materials Act: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Protection of adults: jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of measures and cooperation: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 3 · Against 0 · Abstention 1
• 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 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Connecting Europe through high-speed rail: 20 Oct 2026 · Adopted · EPP group majority: For · For 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0
• Certification methodologies for carbon farming activities: 20 Oct 2026 · Rejected · EPP group majority: Against · For 0 · Against 4 · Abstention 0
• 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 4 · Against 0 · Abstention 0

How closely parties from Slovenia vote together

Only this party from Slovenia had at least 3 MEPs at the same time; a matrix needs two such parties.

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