Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The political groups and non-attached Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in the EU Parliament announced which MEPs have been designated to each Parliament delegation for the 10th term.
The European Parliament has confirmed the composition of its interparliamentary delegations. According to the press, the EU Parliament will have 48 interparliamentary delegations in this legislative term—four more than in the 2019-2024 legislature. The political groups and non-attached Members determine internally which MEPs will have a seat on each delegation.Â
What changes in delegation composition for the 10th term?
The notification was made in plenary, following a vote (adopted with a show of hands) to update the numerical composition of the delegations, substituting the July 2024 decision. The process to induct Parliament’s delegations is set out in Rule 229 of its Rules of Procedure, which says that the composition of the delegations must ensure as far as possible that member states, political views, and gender are fairly represented. In contrast, no delegation may have more than one-third of its MEPs coming from the same nation.
What role do interparliamentary delegations play in EU values?
Interparliamentary delegations strengthen relations and exchange information with parliamentarians in other countries, regions, and organisations to promote the EU’s core values: liberty, democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. Only official delegations, duly empowered by the Conference of Presidents, are allowed to carry out activities on the European Parliament’s behalf and represent its position. In the next steps, Delegation Chairs and Vice-Chairs will be assigned at their constitutive sessions on 30 September and 3 October.
