Guide to the European Parliament 1999-2004

Guide to the European Parliament 1999-2004:

Published by the EU Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Belgium, this guide is the most up-to-date information source available for contacts with the European Parliament. This fifth edition of the publication gives the final results of the June 1999 elections to the European Parliament and describes the new balance of power among the political groups, the key figures to watch and full biographical details of all new and returning MEPs. The volume further introduces the newly elected President of the European Parliament, Nicole Fontaine and gives up-to-date details of the changes to the secretarial staff. Additionally, it explores the enhanced role assigned to the Parliament by the Amsterdam Treaty.

The aim of the guide is to facilitate the establishment and maintenance of good contacts between MEPs and the business community. This new edition contains: full contact details for all MEPs in Brussels and Strasbourg, including many email addresses; contact details of the 626 MEPs in their home constituencies; biographical details of the MEPs and their European and national party affiliation; complete information on all Parliamentary committees; and valuable information on the structure of the political groups and the Secretariat General.

A useful reference tool, this volume complements the annual EU Information Handbook, a guide to all the Community institutions and their functions. This volume is introduced by the Secretary General of the European Parliament, Julian Priestley.