Farage again denied key European Parliament posts

After blocking Eurosceptic EFDD's attempts to gain the presidency of any European Parliamentary Commissions in July 2014, pro-European groups joined once again forces to sideline the group in the Parliamentary Delegation elections.

The aim of the 43 European Parliament delegations is to "maintain and develop Parliament’s international contacts". Although they have no legislative role, the Delegations support the Parliament's interaction with third countries.

Several Parliamentary Delegations held their constitutional meetings on 13 October, electing their presidents and vice-presidents by secret ballot.

ESO: Background information: MEPs to seal agreement on committee chair jobs http://www.europeansources.info/record/meps-to-seal-agreement-on-committee-chair-jobs/

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