- 01-07-2014 / 07-03-2016 : Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) - Member
- 08-03-2016 / 08-03-2016 : European Conservatives and Reformists Group - Member
- 09-03-2016 / 12-12-2016 : European Conservatives and Reformists Group - Member of the Bureau
- 13-12-2016 / 15-01-2017 : European Conservatives and Reformists Group - Member of the Bureau
- 16-01-2017 / 08-02-2017 : European Conservatives and Reformists Group - Member of the Bureau
- 09-02-2017 / 07-01-2018 : European Conservatives and Reformists Group - Member of the Bureau
- 08-01-2018 / 03-07-2018 : European Conservatives and Reformists Group - Member of the Bureau
- 04-07-2018 / 01-07-2019 : European Conservatives and Reformists Group - Member of the Bureau
Eleni THEOCHAROUS : 8th parliamentary term
Political groups
National parties
- 01-07-2014 / 25-11-2015 : Democratic Rally (Cyprus)
- 26-11-2015 / 01-07-2019 : Independent (Cyprus)
Member
- 01-07-2014 / 08-03-2016 : Committee on Foreign Affairs
- 01-07-2014 / 18-01-2017 : Committee on Petitions
- 14-07-2014 / 01-07-2019 : Delegation to the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee
- 09-03-2016 / 18-01-2017 : Committee on Development
- 19-01-2017 / 01-07-2019 : Committee on Development
- 19-01-2017 / 01-07-2019 : Committee on Petitions
Substitute
- 01-07-2014 / 05-10-2014 : Committee on Regional Development
- 14-07-2014 / 30-09-2014 : Delegation to the EU-Serbia Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee
- 01-10-2014 / 07-03-2016 : Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
- 06-10-2014 / 07-03-2016 : Committee on Development
- 09-03-2016 / 18-01-2017 : Committee on Foreign Affairs
- 10-05-2016 / 01-07-2019 : Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
- 19-01-2017 / 01-07-2019 : Committee on Foreign Affairs
Main parliamentary activities
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
Reports - as shadow rapporteur
Political groups designate a shadow rapporteur for each report in the responsible committee to follow progress and negotiate compromise texts with the rapporteur. Rule 215
Opinions - as rapporteur
Committees may draft an opinion to a report of the responsible committee covering the elements linked to their committee remit. Rapporteurs of such opinions are also responsible for the drafting of compromise amendments and negotiations with shadow rapporteurs of the opinion. Rule 56, Rule 57, Annex VI
Opinions - as shadow rapporteur
Political groups designate a shadow rapporteur for an opinion to follow progress and negotiate compromise texts with the rapporteur. Rule 215
Oral questions
Questions for oral answer with debate, addressed to the European Commission, the Council or the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union can be tabled by a committee, a political group or at least 5% of Parliament’s members. Rule 136
Other parliamentary activities
Written explanations of vote
Members can submit a written explanation of their vote in plenary. Rule 194
. ‒ Half a million women in the EU and as many as 200 million worldwide are living with the consequences of female genital mutilation (FGM), one of the most harmful violations of women´s human rights. FGM prevention measures must be included in all policy areas, including health, social work, education and justice. Also, cross-sectoral cooperation and bridge building between organisations working with communities are essential in working towards guaranteeing and safeguarding women’s human rights. There can be no tolerance of violence against women and practices such as FGM.
The differences which currently exist between the Member States’ laws for tackling and prosecuting fraud against the EUEs financial interests encourage potential criminals to seek out and take advantage of the most lenient judicial systems. Adoption of this Directive means that we have a strong instrument at hand to combat fraud to the EU budget and to return the defrauded funds to the legal economy. This is the first step towards the harmonisation of criminal law in Europe when crimes are committed against the EU budget and it is extremely important.
The European Union is dedicated to promoting peace, stability and the well-being of all people. However, current destabilisation and several crises around the world make it essential to find new ways of approaching diplomacy.
Therefore the European Union, whose strength is to be united in its diversity, needs to find innovative ways to engage by creating a space of dialogue and awareness. Culture is an integral part of fundamental human rights as it helps to create individual and collective fulfilment in societies and it is therefore essential for the achievement of the SDGs. The promotion in a positive manner of international cultural relations as a soft-power tool is vital. International cultural relations can contribute to enhancing European values in the rest of the world and raising awareness of other cultures among European citizens and our capacity to learn from them.
Written declarations (up to 16 January 2017)
**This instrument no longer exists since 16 January 2017**. A written declaration was an initiative on a matter falling within the EU’s competence. It could be co-signed by Members within a 3 month period.
Lapse date : 12-12-2016
Number of signatories : 35 - 13-12-2016
Lapse date : 12-12-2016
Number of signatories : 50 - 13-12-2016