Composition of European Parliament Committees for the 2024-2029 Term

The European Parliament has established the numerical composition of its permanent committees and subcommittees for the new legislative term. This organizational decision ensures the institution's efficient functioning and proper distribution of responsibilities among MEPs. All 705 Members of the European Parliament will be assigned to specialized committees according to this structure.

Context and objectives

The decision is based on the European Parliament's Rules of Procedure and previous decisions on committee powers. The main objective is optimal organization of parliamentary work by establishing a clear framework for the composition of specialized committees, which examine legislative proposals and exercise control over other European institutions.

Key measures

• Establishment of exact member numbers for each of the 20 permanent committees, ranging from 25 to 90 MEPs
• Definition of composition for four specialized subcommittees, each with 30 members
• Limitation of vice-presidents in committee bureaus to maximum four persons
• Ensuring proportional representation of political groups in each committee

Timeline and implementation

The decision entered into force immediately after adoption in early 2024. The President of the European Parliament is tasked with transmitting the decision to the European Council and European Commission for information. Committees will immediately begin work based on the new organizational structure.

Impact for citizens and stakeholders

This organization ensures the European Parliament's efficient functioning, ultimately benefiting citizens through well-structured legislative processes. Larger committees will be able to address complex areas like environment or energy, while smaller committees will focus on specialized areas. Balanced distribution of human resources enables more thorough examination of legislative proposals affecting Europeans' lives.