European Parliament Committee on Development
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The Committee on Development (Commission du développement, DEVE) is a committee of the European Parliament responsible for promoting, implementing and monitoring the development and cooperation policy of the European Union, notably talks with developing countries; aid to developing countries; and promotion of democratic values, good governance and human rights in developing countries.
The committee has twenty-five members and the same number of substitute members. Its current chair, elected on 23 July 2024, is Barry Andrews from Renew Europe.[1]
Chair
[edit ]- 2024–present: Barry Andrews
- 2019–2024: Tomas Tobé
- 2014–2019: Linda McAvan
- 2009–2014: Eva Joly
- 2007–2009: Josep Borrell [2]
- 2004–2006: Luisa Morgantini [3]
- 1997–1999: Michel Rocard
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ "Barry Andrews elected Chair of European Parliament's Development Committee". Agence Europe . July 24, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ Simon Taylor (31 January 2007), Committee chairs finally saddle up European Voice .
- ^ Committee chairs chosen European Voice , 21 July 2004.
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