MEPs

Charles GOERENS

Luxembourg

RENEW (Renew Europe)

Parti démocratique

Born 06 February 1952 in Ettelbruck

Voting Statistics

Total Votes 558 For 477 Against 56 Abstention 9 Did Not Vote 16

Group Alignment

How often this MEP votes with their political group majority.

94.1%

Loyalty Rate

510

loyal votes

rebellious votes

Aligned Independent

Political Group Memberships

Current RENEW

Renew Europe

Jul 2024 – Oct 2026 (558 votes)

Rebel Subjects

Topics where this MEP most often breaks with their political group.

Public health 1

Procedures

317 votes

Choice of performance indicators for audit and budgetary control in the context of financing measures to support the implementation of future European competitiveness

Require measurable indicators for EU-funded projects to ensure traceability, transparency, and auditability, especially for competitiveness and resilience measures.

22 Jan 2026 2025/2034(INI)

For

Drones and new systems of warfare – the EU‘s need to adapt to be fit for today‘s security challenges

Fund the development and deployment of EU drone and counter-drone capabilities, prioritising SME access and reducing reliance on third-country suppliers.

22 Jan 2026 2025/2088(INI)

For

Resolution on the conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong

Demand the immediate and unconditional release of Jimmy Lai and all political prisoners in Hong Kong.

22 Jan 2026 2026/2573(RSP)

For

Resolution on the case of Joseph Figueira Martin in the Central African Republic

Demand the immediate release, medical evacuation, and legal rights for Joseph Figueira Martin, detained in the Central African Republic.

22 Jan 2026 2026/2572(RSP)

For

Addressing impunity through EU sanctions, including the EU Global Human Rights sanctions regime (so called “EU Magnitsky Act”)

Extend the EU Magnitsky Act to include large-scale corruption, digital surveillance abuse, and environmental destruction harming civilians.

21 Jan 2026 2025/2049(INI)

For

Written Explanations

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17 Jun 2025 For

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Financing for development – ahead of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville

I supported this own-initiative report, which sets out the priorities of Parliament ahead of the International Conference on Financing for Development to be held in Seville at the end of June 2025. Among other things, the report highlights that EU development policy must be driven by the principles and objectives set out in the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.