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Numerical strength of standing committees

TA-10-2024-0001 · P10_TA(2024)0001 · PE762.590

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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 that the decision enters into force on the day of its 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. The decision enters into force on the day of its adoption.

Who is affected

  • Members of the European Parliament serving on standing committees and subcommittees, as their numbers are fixed.
  • Committee and subcommittee bureaux, which may now have up to four vice-chairs.

Figures and deadlines

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