MEPs

Merja KYLLÖNEN

Finland

GUE (The Left in the European Parliament - GUE/NGL)

Vasemmistoliitto

Born 25 January 1977 in Suomussalmi

Voting Statistics

Total Votes 359 For 269 Against 62 Abstention 18 Did Not Vote 10

Group Alignment

How often this MEP votes with their political group majority.

77.7%

Loyalty Rate

271

loyal votes

rebellious votes

Aligned Independent

Political Group Memberships

Current GUE

The Left in the European Parliament - GUE/NGL

Jul 2024 – Mar 2026 (359 votes)

Rebel Subjects

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

Enlargement of the Union 12

Common foreign and security policy (CFSP) 3

Relations with third countries 2

Procedures

161 votes

Systemic oppression, inhumane conditions and arbitrary detentions by the regime in Iran

Impose sanctions on Iranian officials responsible for human rights abuses and arbitrary detentions.

12 Feb 2026 2026/2612(RSP)

For

Post-election situation in Uganda and threats against opposition leader Bobi Wine

Demand Uganda end violence against opposition, release political prisoners, and reform electoral processes.

12 Feb 2026 2026/2611(RSP)

For

EU strategic defence and security partnerships

Harmonise military equipment rules and establish formal security partnerships with NATO, the United States, and Ukraine to strengthen European defence capabilities against Russian threats.

11 Feb 2026 2025/2119(INI)

For

European Central Bank – annual report 2025

Demand the ECB thoroughly assess the causes of high inflation levels.

10 Feb 2026 2025/2182(INI)

For

Human Rights and Democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter – annual report 2025

Condition EU funding to non-EU countries on respecting human rights and democratic principles.

21 Jan 2026 2025/2166(INI)

For