In June the elections for the European Parliament took place. The new and re-elected parliamentarians are now busy with negotiating on important positions in the parliament.

For example in the Parliament’s committees that deal with EU legislative proposals and prepare the voting by all MEPS. They also appoint negotiation teams to conduct talks with Council.

Furthermore, they adopt non-legislative reports, organise hearings with experts and scrutinise other EU bodies and institutions. Each committee elects a chair and up to four vice-chairs for a two and a half year mandate.

For FACEnetwork the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee (COMAGRI) and the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee (COMENVI) are the most important.

When the new composition of the Committees is clear, we try to get in touch with their members. Some of the MEP we have already contact with are re-elected, some others unfortunately not.

• Do you have a MEP in your network?

For example someone in some way linked to your organisation or from someone from your region?

Please let us know!

It is highly appreciated when you can help FACEnetwork to establish a connection with them.