The 705 MEPs organise themselves in Parliamentary Committees. These Committees are smaller groupings of MEPs that will be in charge of examining, amending and passing laws in specific policy areas as well as handle day-to-day political issues. The composition of Committees is based on MEPs preferences and the results of the last European elections. The party with the highest number of seats will often have a chance at taking on a leadership role (Committee Chairs) in prestigious Committees. The main job of Committees is to pass reports. These reports are draft texts of legislative and non-legislative proposal that will be presented to a plenary session of the 705 MEPs once work has been completed and approved by the lead Committee. The report can be further amended in plenary, though, due to limited timing, it is far more efficient to do so during the Committee phase where you can make your voice heard. Discover a list of all Committees of the current legislature below:

Members of the European Parliament organise themselves in political groups. Belonging to a group gives certain advantages, such as overseeing the work of important committees or receiving funding for communications purposes. 23 MEPs coming from at least a quarter of the EU countries are needed to form a political group. Currently, there are 7 political groups in the European Parliament that broadly reflect the political spectrum found in your home country.