4. Composition of Parliament

The Spanish authorities had given notice of the election of Carolina Punset Bannel to replace Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal as Member of Parliament with effect from 3 February 2016.

Under Rule 3(2), until such time as her credentials had been verified or a ruling had been given on any dispute, and provided that she had previously made a written declaration stating that she did not hold any office incompatible with that of Member of the European Parliament, Carolina Punset Bannel would take her seat in Parliament and on its bodies and would enjoy all the rights attaching thereto.