Three Renew Europe MEPs elected to lead core EU committees

Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Three Renew Europe MEPs, Strack-Zimmermann, Kyuchyuk, and Andrews, were elected to chair key EU Parliament Committees on Defence, Legal Affairs, and Development, respectively.

Today on 23 July 2024 three Renew Europe’ MEPs have been assigned to chair core Committees in the EU Parliament. MEP Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, elected to Chair the SEDE, Ilhan Kyuchyuk MEP, Chair of the Legal Affairs Committee and MEP Barry Andrews, elected to Chair the Parliament’s Committee on Development.

How does Renew Europe view Strack-Zimmermann’s SEDE appointment?

According to Renew Europe, the thriving election of Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann MEP as Chair of SEDE echoes Renew Europe’s electoral importance, defence and security, at a time of war in Europe and geopolitical instability. Renew Europe anticipates and hopes that SEDE will become, on the ambition of Renew Europe, a fully-fledged EU parliamentary committee in September.

What role will Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann play in SEDE?

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann MEP, new Chair of SEDE, said: “Conflicts in our community and changing geopolitical tides mean that we need a degree change in European security so that we can take our future into our own hands. As Chairwoman of the German Bundestag, it has become extremely clear to me that we can only find solutions to the major security policy challenges confronting our continent today by working together in Europe. As head of the SEDE, I will therefore endeavour to discover common European solutions to new and living security challenges. The security and defence of Europe is an unquestionable priority for Renew Europe. I would like to thank my fellow committee members for their trust.”

What are Ilhan Kyuchyuk’s priorities as Chair of JURI?

EU Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) Committee will be headed by Ilhan Kyuchyuk MEP, after his election today. Ilhan Kyuchyuk MEP, recently elected Chair of the Parliament’s JURI Committee stated: “I thank my committee associates for their trust in me. The Legal Affairs Committee has a strong legislative competence with a significant number of horizontal and institutional responsibilities and I look forward to chairing its work. The Rule of Law is a core priority of liberals and will be a priority for me.”

What are Barry Andrews’ goals as Chair of DEVE?

Barry Andrews MEP was elected as Chair of the Parliament’s DEVE Committee, a critical post that will maintain the spotlight on and support for support to developing countries.

Barry Andrews MEP, new Chair of DEVE stated: “The EU is an esteemed leader in the development and humanitarian assistance and I will do my utmost to ensure this persists and grows, at a time when populism and isolationism are growing globally. Conflicts in our neighbourhood, for example in Gaza and Ukraine, and the demand to progress our sustainable development objectives show the need for resolute humanitarian and development approaches. I thank my colleagues for putting their trust in me.”

Renew Europe Committee crews have also selected a lead MEP, or ‘Coordinator’ for each Committee of the Parliament, to conduct the work of Renew Europe. The Coordinators will serve as spokespersons in their respective areas.