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DRAFT REPORT (2025/2195(INL))

On the amendment of the European Electoral act, allowing Members to vote in plenary by proxy voting during pregnancy and after giving birth

AFCO-PR-778275

Committee on Constitutional Affairs · Rapporteur: Juan Fernando López Aguilar

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The draft report proposes amending the European Electoral Act to allow Members of the European Parliament to vote by proxy during pregnancy and after giving birth, for up to three months before the estimated birth date and six months after.

Committee position. The rapporteur proposes a targeted revision of the European Electoral Act to introduce proxy voting for Members during pregnancy and after giving birth, with specific time limits.

Key points

  1. Proposes a targeted revision of the European Electoral Act to enable Members to delegate their plenary vote to another Member during pregnancy and after giving birth.
  2. Adds a subparagraph to Article 6(1) of the Electoral Act allowing a pregnant Member or one who has recently given birth to have her vote cast by proxy for a maximum of three months before the estimated birth date and six months after.
  3. States that the reform aims to strengthen maternity rules, allow Members to fully exercise their mandates, and improve institutional fairness and inclusion.
  4. The proposal is subject to approval by Member States according to their constitutional requirements, and enters into force the day after the last notification of approval is received.

Who is affected

  • Members of the European Parliament who are pregnant or have recently given birth, allowing them to vote by proxy during plenary sessions.

Figures and deadlines

  • Maximum period of three months before the estimated date of birth for proxy voting.
  • Maximum period of six months after the birth for proxy voting.

Legal basis: Article 223(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Article 106a(1) of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community.