MEPs

Jens GIESEKE

Germany

PPE (European People's Party)

Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands

Born 18 May 1971 in Lingen

Voting Statistics

Total Votes 555 For 464 Against 72 Abstention 5 Did Not Vote 14

Group Alignment

How often this MEP votes with their political group majority.

96.9%

Loyalty Rate

524

loyal votes

rebellious votes

Aligned Independent

Political Group Memberships

Current PPE

European People's Party

Jul 2024 – Oct 2026 (555 votes)

Rebel Subjects

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

Public health 2

Fundamental rights in the EU, Charter 1

Citizen's rights 1

Procedures

5 votes

Implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals in view of the 2026 High-Level Political Forum

Accelerate global development goals by funding renewable energy, strengthening water resilience, upgrading infrastructure, and providing debt relief to low-income countries.

07 Jul 2026 2025/2248(INI)

Abstention

Women’s entrepreneurship in rural and island areas and outermost regions

Fund female-led businesses in rural and island regions by creating a dedicated EU fund and prioritizing childcare and healthcare investments under regional development programmes.

30 Apr 2026 2024/2124(INI)

Abstention

Housing crisis in the European Union with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing

Fund affordable housing construction and renovation by simplifying permitting rules, protecting property rights against squatting, and earmarking dedicated European Union funds.

10 Mar 2026 2025/2070(INI)

Abstention

Recommendation to the Council on EU priorities for the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women

Demand guaranteed funding for feminist and LGBTIQ+ organisations, and access to justice and sexual and reproductive health for women globally.

12 Feb 2026 2025/2240(INI)

Abstention

Implementation and delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals in view of the 2025 High-Level Political Forum

Condition external action funding on achieving gender equality targets.

09 Jul 2025 2025/2014(INI)

Abstention