European Parliament Subcommittee on Security and Defence

The Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE) is a subcommittee of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament. It is responsible for European security and defence policy, including institutions, capabilities and operations, as well as developing relations with strategic partners and third countries.[1] During the Tenth European Parliament (2024-2029), the committee has 30 members and is chaired by Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann from Germany.[2]

The body was transformed into a full committee by decision of the European Parliament on 18 December 2024, with effect from 20 January 2025. In July 2024, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann was elected Chair of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence for the 10th legislative term (2024–2029). At the constitutive meeting of the new full committee on 27 January 2025, she was elected the first Chair of the fully-fledged SEDE Committee.

Members

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According to the decision of the European Parliament on 17 July 2024[3] the Committee on Security and Defence consists of 30 members.[4]

Chairpersons

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Chairperson Term start Term end Group State
Hans-Gert Pöttering 1994 1999 EPP Germany
Karl von Wogau 1999 13 July 2009 EPP Germany
Arnaud Danjean 20 July 2009 30 June 2014 EPP France
Anna Fotyga 7 July 2014 1 July 2019 ECR Poland
Nathalie Loiseau 10 July 2019 15 July 2024 RE France

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann 23 July 2024 incumbent RE Germany

References

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  1. ^ "Subcommittee on Security and Defence (SEDE)". EU Monitor. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Welcome words". European Parliament. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  3. ^ "European Parliament decision of 17 July 2024 on the numerical strength of the standing committees". European Parliament. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Members". European Parliament. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
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