Martin SCHIRDEWAN
Germany · Left · democratic socialism, communism. Founded 1995 (as GUE; “The Left” since 2021) group page →
National party: DIE LINKE.
Where they work
Committee
- Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs ECON Member since 19 Jul 2024
- Committee on International Trade INTA A substitute member can attend and vote in the committee or delegation when a full member of their group is absent. since 19 Jul 2024
Special committee
- Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union HOUS A substitute member can attend and vote in the committee or delegation when a full member of their group is absent. since 23 Jan 2025
A group of MEPs that keeps up relations with the parliament of a non-EU country or region.
- Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China D-CN Member since 19 Sept 2024
- Delegation for relations with the United States D-US Member since 19 Sept 2024
An informal cross-party forum of MEPs on one theme. It is not a Parliament body and takes no decisions.
- Intergroup on Trade Unions IG10-24 Member since 31 Jan 2025
Topics they work on
Economy & single market 19Foreign affairs 17Justice, rule of law & rights 13Defence & security 9Digital, AI & data 9EU institutions & Parliament 8Trade & customs 7Transport & tourism 5Health 4EU budget & funds 3Jobs, social affairs & equality 3Climate & environment 2Migration & asylum 1
Counted over the dossiers they speak on, lead, shadow or amend in committee, and the questions and motions they author.
Dossiers they lead, shadow or negotiate
| Since | Role | Dossier |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Sept 2026 | The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee. Economic and Monetary Affairs committee | European Central Bank – annual report 2026 2026/2121 23 Sept 2026 |
| 23 Sept 2026 | An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur. Economic and Monetary Affairs committee | European Central Bank – annual report 2026 2026/2121 23 Sept 2026 |
| 17 Sept 2026 | An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur. International Trade committee | Conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement on Digital Trade between the European Union and the Republic of Korea 2025/0273 17 Sept 2026 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Official delegation D-US | Mission to San Francisco 24th August 2026 17 Jul 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Shadow rapporteur for an opinion Economic and Monetary Affairs committee | Establishing the European Fund for economic, social and territorial cohesion, agriculture and rural, fisheries and maritime, prosperity and security for the period 2028-2034 2025/0240 30 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur. International Trade committee | Addressing the negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market 2025/0726 18 Mar 2026 |
| 10 Mar 2026 | An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur. Economic and Monetary Affairs committee | Amending Directives (EU) 2016/2341 and 2016/97 as regards the strengthening of the framework for occupational retirement provision 2025/0362 10 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur. Economic and Monetary Affairs committee | Amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1238 on a pan-European Personal Pension Product (PEPP) 2025/0363 23 Feb 2026 |
| 30 Oct 2025 | An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur. International Trade committee | Adjustment of customs duties on the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America and opening of tariff quotas for imports of certain goods originating in the United States of America 2025/0261 30 Oct 2025 |
| 30 Oct 2025 | An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur. International Trade committee | Non-application of customs duties on imports of certain goods 2025/0260 30 Oct 2025 |
| 23 Sept 2025 | An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur. Economic and Monetary Affairs committee | Amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 on prudential requirements for credit institutions as regards requirements for securitisation exposures 2025/0825 23 Sept 2025 |
| 23 Sept 2025 | An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur. Economic and Monetary Affairs committee | Amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 laying down a general framework for securitisation and creating a specific framework for simple, transparent and standardised securitisation 2025/0826 23 Sept 2025 |
| 3 Dec 2024 | An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur. Economic and Monetary Affairs committee | 2024/2079 (INI) - Competition policy - annual report 2024 3 Dec 2024 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | Shadow rapporteur for an opinion Economic and Monetary Affairs committee | — 19 Nov 2024 |
| 21 Oct 2024 | An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur. Economic and Monetary Affairs committee | — 21 Oct 2024 |
From the declarations of conflicts of interest members file before each appointment; delegation missions included.