MEPs

Sander SMIT

Netherlands

ECR (European Conservatives and Reformists)

BoerBurgerBeweging

Born 29 July 1985

Voting Statistics

Total Votes 465 For 314 Against 71 Abstention 77 Did Not Vote 3

Group Alignment

How often this MEP votes with their political group majority.

80.5%

Loyalty Rate

372

loyal votes

rebellious votes

Aligned Independent

Political Group Memberships

Current ECR

European Conservatives and Reformists

Mar 2026 – Jul 2026 (145 votes)

PPE

European People's Party

Jul 2024 – Mar 2026 (320 votes)

Rebel Subjects

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

Fundamental rights in the EU, Charter 3

Taxation 2

Citizen's rights 2

Procedures

264 votes

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

Just transition directive in the world of work: ensuring the creation of jobs and revitalising local economies

Require Member States to develop national strategies for managing the labour market transition towards a green and digital economy.

20 Jan 2026 2025/2131(INL)

Against

The 28th Regime: a new legal framework for innovative companies

Create a unified European company form (S.EU) with €1 minimum capital, digital registration within 48 hours, and optional employee participation schemes.

20 Jan 2026 2025/2079(INL)

For

Resolution on the continuous Belarusian hybrid attacks against Lithuania

Demand Belarus cease hybrid attacks, release detained hauliers, guarantee aviation safety, and compensate financial losses to European companies.

18 Dec 2025 2025/3025(RSP)

For

Decarbonisation and modernisation of EU fisheries, and the development and deployment of fishing gear

Fund research and deployment of fishing gear that improves ecological outcomes and operational viability of sustainable EU fleets.

18 Dec 2025 2024/2123(INI)

For

Written Explanations

Written explanations of vote submitted after plenary sessions.

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19 Sep 2024 For NL

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Resolution on continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States

BBB heeft tegen het tweede deel van paragraaf 15 gestemd: “verzoekt gast- en transitlanden de toegang tot diensten op het gebied van seksuele en reproductieve gezondheid en rechten te waarborgen, met name noodanticonceptie, profylaxe na blootstelling en abortuszorg, ook voor slachtoffers van verkrachting;” Conform haar verkiezingsprogramma pleit BBB voor de grootst mogelijke terughoudendheid van de EU inzake gevoelige medisch-ethische vraagstukken. Volgens de BBB-delegatie in het Europees Parlement behoort alles betreffende seksuele en reproductieve gezondheid tot de bevoegdheid van de lidstaten, niet van de EU. Dit is volgens BBB cruciaal om samen te blijven werken in de Europese Unie. BBB zal in deze zittingsperiode dan ook consequent tegen dergelijke tekstvermeldingen stemmen.