An EU cardiovascular diseases strategy
· A10-0221/2026 · Proposition de résolution
The European Parliament adopted by 545 votes to 47, with 75 abstentions, a resolution on an EU cardiovascular diseases strategy.
Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death in the EU, accounting for approximately 1.7 million deaths each year. In the EU, 62 million people suffer from cardiovascular diseases, and nearly 13 million new cases of cardiovascular disease occur annually.
Parliament stressed that effective prevention of cardiovascular disease begins in early childhood, continues throughout life, and requires early and sustained action . Combatting obesity from a young age is essential to reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life…
For: 545 (82%). Against: 47 (7%). Abstentions: 75 (11%). In total, 667 MEPs voted. 50 MEPs didn’t vote.
Mika AALTOLAEPP · Finland · KOKfor
Maravillas ABADÍA JOVEREPP · Spain · PPfor
Magdalena ADAMOWICZEPP · Poland · KOfor
Georgios AFTIASEPP · Greece · N.D.for
Oihane AGIRREGOITIA MARTÍNEZRenew · Spain · PNVfor
Peter AGIUSEPP · Malta · PNfor
Alex AGIUS SALIBAS&D · Malta · PLfor
Abir AL-SAHLANIRenew · Sweden · Cabstention
Galato ALEXANDRAKIECR · Greece · ELagainst
Grégory ALLIONERenew · France · Renfor
European People’s PartyFor: 172 (99%). Against: 1 (1%). Abstentions: 0 (0%). In total, 173 MEPs voted. 11 MEPs didn’t vote.
Progressive Alliance of Socialists and DemocratsFor: 129 (100%). Against: 0 (0%). Abstentions: 0 (0%). In total, 129 MEPs voted. 6 MEPs didn’t vote.
European Conservatives and ReformistsFor: 51 (66%). Against: 13 (17%). Abstentions: 13 (17%). In total, 77 MEPs voted. 7 MEPs didn’t vote.
Patriots for EuropeFor: 15 (20%). Against: 7 (9%). Abstentions: 54 (71%). In total, 76 MEPs voted. 8 MEPs didn’t vote.
Renew EuropeFor: 68 (94%). Against: 0 (0%). Abstentions: 4 (6%). In total, 72 MEPs voted. 6 MEPs didn’t vote.
Greens/European Free AllianceFor: 50 (100%). Against: 0 (0%). Abstentions: 0 (0%). In total, 50 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
The Left in the European ParliamentFor: 39 (98%). Against: 1 (3%). Abstentions: 0 (0%). In total, 40 MEPs voted. 4 MEPs didn’t vote.
Non-attached MembersFor: 21 (78%). Against: 5 (19%). Abstentions: 1 (4%). In total, 27 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
Europe of Sovereign NationsFor: 0 (0%). Against: 20 (87%). Abstentions: 3 (13%). In total, 23 MEPs voted. 4 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Germany
For: 76 (84%). Against: 11 (12%). Abstentions: 4 (4%). In total, 91 MEPs voted. 4 MEPs didn’t vote.
- France
For: 44 (57%). Against: 4 (5%). Abstentions: 29 (38%). In total, 77 MEPs voted. 4 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Italy
For: 61 (90%). Against: 1 (1%). Abstentions: 6 (9%). In total, 68 MEPs voted. 8 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Spain
For: 50 (89%). Against: 0 (0%). Abstentions: 6 (11%). In total, 56 MEPs voted. 4 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Poland
For: 35 (70%). Against: 5 (10%). Abstentions: 10 (20%). In total, 50 MEPs voted. 3 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Romania
For: 26 (96%). Against: 1 (4%). Abstentions: 0 (0%). In total, 27 MEPs voted. 6 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Netherlands
For: 24 (77%). Against: 1 (3%). Abstentions: 6 (19%). In total, 31 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Belgium
For: 18 (86%). Against: 0 (0%). Abstentions: 3 (14%). In total, 21 MEPs voted. 1 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Sweden
For: 15 (71%). Against: 4 (19%). Abstentions: 2 (10%). In total, 21 MEPs voted. 0 MEPs didn’t vote.
- Czechia
For: 14 (82%). Against: 1 (6%). Abstentions: 2 (12%). In total, 17 MEPs voted. 4 MEPs didn’t vote.
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