Date of birth : , Odense
5th parliamentary term Karin RIIS-JØRGENSEN
Political groups
- 20-07-1999 / 06-03-2002 : Group of the European Liberal, Democrat and Reform Party - Member
- 07-03-2002 / 19-07-2004 : Group of the European Liberal, Democrat and Reform Party - Vice-Chair
National parties
- 20-07-1999 / 19-07-2004 : Venstre (Denmark)
Member
- 21-07-1999 / 14-01-2002 : Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
- 29-09-1999 / 14-01-2002 : Delegation for relations with the Member States of ASEAN, South-east Asia and the Republic of Korea
- 17-01-2002 / 19-07-2004 : Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
- 07-02-2002 / 19-07-2004 : Delegation for relations with the countries of South America and MERCOSUR
Substitute
- 21-07-1999 / 14-01-2002 : Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market
- 17-01-2002 / 19-07-2004 : Committee on Legal Affairs and the Internal Market
Activities
Contributions to plenary debates
Reports - as rapporteur
A rapporteur is appointed in the responsible parliamentary committee to draft a report on proposals of a legislative or budgetary nature, or other issues. In drafting their report, rapporteurs may consult with relevant experts and stakeholders. They are also responsible for the drafting of compromise amendments and negotiations with shadow rapporteurs. Reports adopted at committee level are then examined and voted on in plenary. Rule 55
Motions for resolutions
Members can table an individual motion on issues falling within the EU’s sphere of activity. This motion is forwarded to the responsible committee for consideration.Rule 143
Parliamentary questions
Questions for oral answer with debate may be tabled by a committee, a political group or at least 5% of Parliament’s component Members . The addressees are other EU institutions. The Conference of Presidents decides whether, and in what order, questions are placed on the final draft agenda for a Plenary sitting. Rule 128