The Committee on Development (Commission du développement, DEVE) is a committee of the European Parliament responsible for promoting, implementing and monitoring the development and cooperation policy of the European Union, notably talks with developing countries; aid to developing countries; and promotion of democratic values, good governance and human rights in developing countries.
The committee has thirty-four members and the same number of substitute members. Its current chair, elected on 10 July 2019, is Tomas Tobé.[1]
Chair
edit- 2019–present: Tomas Tobé
- 2014–2019: Linda McAvan
- 2009–2014: Eva Joly
- 2007–2009: Josep Borrell[2]
- 2004–2006: Luisa Morgantini[3]
- 1997–1999: Michel Rocard
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ [1] European Parliament press release 2019-07-10
- ^ Simon Taylor (31 January 2007), Committee chairs finally saddle up European Voice.
- ^ Committee chairs chosen European Voice, 21 July 2004.
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