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Barry COWEN

Barry COWEN

RENEW (Renew Europe)
Fianna Fáil Party
Born 28 August 1967 in Dublin

Political Group Memberships

Current RENEW Renew Europe
Jul 2024 – Feb 2026 (303 votes)

Group Alignment

How often this MEP votes with their political group majority.

97.6%
Loyalty Rate
280
loyal votes
7
rebellious votes
Aligned Independent

Procedures

172 votes

Resolution seeking an opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Common Market of the South, the Argentine Republic, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Republic of Paraguay and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, of the other part, and the proposed Interim Agreement on Trade between the European Union, of the one part, and the Common Market of the South, the Argentine Republic, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Republic of Paraguay and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, of the other part

Request the Court of Justice to assess the EU-Mercosur agreement's compatibility with EU treaties regarding legal basis and precautionary principle.

21 Jan 2026 2026/2560(RSP)
Against

Resolution seeking an opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Common Market of the South, the Argentine Republic, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Republic of Paraguay and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, of the other part, and the proposed Interim Agreement on Trade between the European Union, of the one part, and the Common Market of the South, the Argentine Republic, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Republic of Paraguay and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, of the other part

Request the Court of Justice to assess the EU-Mercosur agreement's compatibility with EU treaties regarding legal basis and precautionary principle.

21 Jan 2026 2026/2560(RSP)
For

Reform of the European Electoral Act – hurdles to ratification and implementation in the Member States

Require Member States to harmonise accessibility of voting for people with disabilities and publicise European parties' affiliations.

20 Jan 2026 2025/2028(INI)
For

Humanitarian aid in a time of polycrisis – reaffirming our principles for a more effective and ambitious response to humanitarian crises

Increase humanitarian aid funding and prioritise protection for humanitarian workers in conflict zones.

20 Jan 2026 2025/2085(INI)
For

Safeguarding and promoting financial stability amid economic uncertainties

Prioritise a Capital Markets Union agenda to support EU competitiveness without compromising financial stability.

20 Jan 2026 2025/2051(INI)
For