7th parliamentary term Thomas ULMER
Political groups
- 14-07-2009 / 30-06-2014 : Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) - Member
National parties
- 14-07-2009 / 30-06-2014 : Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands (Germany)
Vice-Chair
- 17-09-2009 / 30-06-2014 : Delegation for relations with Switzerland and Norway and to the EU-Iceland Joint Parliamentary Committee and the European Economic Area (EEA) Joint Parliamentary Committee
Member
- 16-07-2009 / 18-01-2012 : Committee on Transport and Tourism
- 16-09-2009 / 16-09-2009 : Delegation for relations with Switzerland and Norway and to the EU-Iceland Joint Parliamentary Committee and the European Economic Area (EEA) Joint Parliamentary Committee
- 19-01-2012 / 13-06-2012 : Committee on Transport and Tourism
- 14-06-2012 / 30-06-2014 : Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Substitute
- 16-07-2009 / 18-01-2012 : Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
- 16-09-2009 / 30-06-2014 : Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
- 19-01-2012 / 13-06-2012 : Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
- 14-06-2012 / 30-06-2014 : Committee on Transport and Tourism
Activities
Contributions to plenary debates
Reports - as rapporteur
A rapporteur is appointed in the responsible parliamentary committee to draft a report on proposals of a legislative or budgetary nature, or other issues. In drafting their report, rapporteurs may consult with relevant experts and stakeholders. They are also responsible for the drafting of compromise amendments and negotiations with shadow rapporteurs. Reports adopted at committee level are then examined and voted on in plenary. Rule 55
Opinions - as rapporteur
Committees may draft an opinion to a report of the responsible committee covering the elements linked to their committee remit. Rapporteurs of such opinions are also responsible for the drafting of compromise amendments and negotiations with shadow rapporteurs of the opinion. Rule 56, Rule 57, Annex VI
Motions for resolutions
Members can table an individual motion on issues falling within the EU’s sphere of activity. This motion is forwarded to the responsible committee for consideration.Rule 143
Parliamentary questions
Questions for oral answer with debate may be tabled by a committee, a political group or at least 5% of Parliament’s component Members . The addressees are other EU institutions. The Conference of Presidents decides whether, and in what order, questions are placed on the final draft agenda for a Plenary sitting. Rule 128
Written declarations (up to 16 January 2017)
**This instrument no longer exists since 16 January 2017**. A written declaration was an initiative on a matter falling within the EU’s competence. It could be co-signed by Members within a 3 month period.
Declarations
Declaration of financial interests
Original signed/dated declaration archived by the European Parliament.