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PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION (2024/2716(RSO))

On the numerical strength of the standing committees

B-10-2024-0004

Conference of Presidents

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This decision sets the number of members for each standing committee and subcommittee of the European Parliament. It also allows committee and subcommittee bureaux to have up to four vice-chairs and states the decision takes effect on adoption.

Key points

  1. Sets the numerical strength of each standing committee, ranging from 25 to 90 members.
  2. Sets the numerical strength of each subcommittee at 30 members.
  3. Allows committee and subcommittee bureaux to have up to four vice-chairs.
  4. States that the decision enters into force on the day of its adoption.

Who is affected

  • Members of the European Parliament assigned to standing committees and subcommittees.
  • Committee and subcommittee bureaux, which may have up to four vice-chairs.

Figures and deadlines

  • Committee on Foreign Affairs: 79 members
  • Committee on Development: 25 members
  • Committee on International Trade: 43 members
  • Committee on Budgets: 40 members
  • Committee on Budgetary Control: 30 members
  • Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: 60 members
  • Committee on Employment and Social Affairs: 60 members
  • Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety: 90 members