As a Member of the European Parliament, I serve on six different committees. I am a member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism, where I hold the role of vice-coordinator, as well as the Committee on Petitions and the Committee on International Trade. Each of these committees is focused on shaping European policy in its respective areas, and below you will find detailed information about their tasks and my role.
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The TRAN Committee is responsible in the European Parliament for joint legislation concerning transport in the EU, including rail, road, inland waterway, maritime, and air transport. Harmonized regulations govern how services are provided on the market and ensure transport safety. The TRAN Committee is also responsible for the Trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T), which are crucial for improving transport connections between Member States.
The purpose of the petition procedure in the European Parliament is to ensure that citizens have the opportunity to communicate with the Parliament and exercise their right to petition, which is one of the fundamental rights of all citizens and residents of Europe, enshrined in the Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights. Detailed information on this subject can be found in the Treaty of Lisbon.
Through submitted petitions, the Parliament—via the Committee on Petitions—can continuously monitor how European legislation is implemented and assess the extent to which European institutions respond to issues that matter to citizens.
The Delegation to the OACPS–EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the European Union) consists of representatives from the European Parliament and the OACPS member states, who jointly debate political, economic, and social issues related to cooperation between the regions. The aim of this Assembly is to strengthen relations between Europe and the OACPS countries, promoting development, democracy, and respect for human rights.
The Delegation to the Caribbean–EU Parliamentary Assembly consists of representatives from the European Parliament and the parliaments of Caribbean countries, who jointly discuss issues of political, economic, and social cooperation between the regions. The aim of this assembly is to strengthen relations between the EU and the Caribbean, promoting sustainable development, democracy, and human rights.
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The Committee on International Trade (INTA) in the European Parliament is responsible for shaping the European Union’s trade policy, including negotiating trade agreements and monitoring their implementation. This committee plays a key role in promoting international economic cooperation and defending the EU’s trade interests on the global stage.
The Delegation for Relations with India in the European Parliament is responsible for maintaining and developing the political and economic dialogue between the European Union and India. This delegation promotes cooperation in key areas such as trade, human rights, climate change, and security.
What are the committees in the EP?
To prepare the work of the European Parliament during plenary sessions, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are assigned to standing committees, each of which specializes in a specific field.
Parliamentary committees hold meetings once or twice a month in Brussels, and their sessions are open to the public. In the parliamentary committees, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) draft legislative proposals and own-initiative reports, introduce amendments and vote on them, analyze proposals from the Commission and the Council, and, if necessary, prepare reports to be presented at plenary sessions.
The European Parliament can also establish subcommittees and special temporary committees to deal with specific issues, or committees of inquiry within its supervisory powers to investigate reports of the misapplication of EU laws.
You can find more information about the committees on the website of the European Parliament Liaison Office in Poland: