European Parliament

The European Parliament, located in Strasbourg, France, together with the Council of the European Union, adopts EU legislation, mostly under the ordinary legislative procedure. It is composed of 720 Members, directly elected by citizens across the 27 Member States for a five-year term. The President of the Parliament represents it in its relations with other EU institutions and the outside world.

The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are organised into 22 standing committees, each specializing in different policy areas, which prepare the Parliament’s work for the plenary sittings. Among them, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), is responsible for shaping EU legislation and policy oversight in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice.

The LIBE Committee’s responsibilities include upholding the rule of law, protecting fundamental rights, combating all forms of discrimination and safeguarding the protection of personal data and privacy.