7th parliamentary term Francesca BALZANI
Political groups
- 14-07-2009 / 30-06-2014 : Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament - Member
National parties
- 14-07-2009 / 30-06-2014 : Partito Democratico (Italy)
Member
- 16-07-2009 / 18-01-2012 : Committee on Budgets
- 16-09-2009 / 30-06-2014 : Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia
- 17-06-2010 / 30-06-2011 : Special committee on the policy challenges and budgetary resources for a sustainable European Union after 2013
- 19-01-2012 / 30-06-2014 : Committee on Budgets
Substitute
- 16-07-2009 / 18-01-2012 : Committee on International Trade
- 16-07-2009 / 18-01-2012 : Committee on Budgetary Control
- 16-09-2009 / 30-06-2014 : Delegation for relations with India
- 19-01-2012 / 28-04-2013 : Committee on International Trade
- 19-01-2012 / 30-06-2014 : Committee on Budgetary Control
- 29-04-2013 / 30-06-2014 : Committee on Transport and Tourism
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
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 shadow rapporteur
Political groups designate a shadow rapporteur for an opinion to follow progress and negotiate compromise texts with the rapporteur. Rule 215
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
Declarations
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