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MEPs Granted Proxy Voting Rights

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The European Parliament voted to allow politicians on maternity leave to vote by proxy for the first time. Female members can delegate their votes to a trusted colleague for up to three months before their due date and for six months after giving birth. The decision was announced by the European Parliament. This follows a revision process initiated by Parliament in November 2025. The Parliament stated the measure is intended to strengthen gender equality. The vote was conducted by the MEPs to address accessibility for parents.

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BBC World Service

“The European Parliament has voted to allow EU politicians who are pregnant or on maternity leave to vote by proxy for the first time.”

Mastodon

“Proxy voting rights approved for MEPs during pregnancy and after giving birth | ZpravodajstvíAfter Parliament kickstarted the revision in November 2025, the Council agreed to amend the European electo...”

BBC World Service

“The European Parliament has voted to allow EU lawmakers who are pregnant or on maternity leave to vote by proxy.”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“The European Parliament has voted to allow EU lawmakers who are pregnant or on maternity leave to vote by proxy. The Parliament says the measure will strengthen gender equality.”

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