Pregnant EU members allowed to vote by proxy after reform

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The European Parliament has adopted a reform allowing elected representatives to vote by proxy during their maternity leave, a major step forward for political representation.

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"No MEP should lose their right to vote because they become a mother," says European Parliament President Metsola.

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In the European Parliament, pregnant MEPs will be able to transfer their voting rights before or after birth.

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Approval of the EU Electoral Law Reform. After the European Parliament began work on the changes in November 2025, the EU Council agreed in March 2026 to amend the electoral law. It introduced additional provisions regarding transparency, accountability, vote traceability, and vote integrity. The need to define the rules in detail in the European Parliament's Rules of Procedure was also emphasized. Read also: They're here! Free prenatal tests fo…