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The report approved by the Committee on Constitutional Affairs would form Parliament’s input at a Convention for the revision of the Union’s Treaties.

The Committee on Constitutional Affairs is proposing ways to enhance the democratic aspects of the upcoming European elections.

The Constitutional Affairs Committee has endorsed the European Council decision to expand the number of Parliament’s seats to 720.

Prompted by the President’s 14-point reform plan addressing corruption allegations, MEPs adopted a series of proposals to revise Parliament’s internal rules.

MEPs want to improve EU democratic structures by strengthening the role of Parliament, consolidating European citizenship, and establishing a “European Agora”.

In a set of texts adopted on Monday evening, the Constitutional Affairs Committee proposes 11 more seats to be distributed across nine countries, reflecting demographic changes in the EU.

MEPs adopted a series of proposals to reinforce the right of mobile EU citizens to vote and stand in European elections in the EU country in which they reside.

The Constitutional Affairs Committee has taken stock of the Commission’s proposal for new rules on the statute and funding of European political parties and foundations.

The Committee on Constitutional Affairs adopted a series of proposals for a revision of the EU’s legislative process.

The Constitutional Affairs Committee proposes a reform of the European Electoral Act defining common minimum electoral standards and a Union-wide constituency.

The Constitutional Affairs Committee proposes a reform of the European Electoral Act defining common minimum electoral standards and a Union-wide constituency.

On Wednesday, MEPs exchanged views with the author of a new Parliament study on the proposed new rules for the statute and funding of European political parties and foundations.

On Wednesday, an EP delegation ended its three-day visit to Poland, where MEPs met politicians, judges, civil society and journalists, to assess the rule of law situation.

In the public hearing on an “EU Public Sphere”, MEPs discussed with experts how the EU and European political parties could deal with modern day challenges in democratic systems.

MEPs discussed the potential role of a European Electoral Authority in light of potential reforms, as well as case studies on electoral campaigning rules, with input from eminent experts.

The Constitutional Affairs Committee puts forward suggestions to enable European political parties and European political foundations to achieve their full potential.

The new EU Ethics Body would be able to initiate investigations on possible conflicts of interest or “revolving door” cases for Commissioners, MEPs and staff.

The report approved by the Constitutional Affairs Committee proposes ways reform the EU by improving existing participatory mechanisms and setting up new ones.

On Tuesday, MEPs and experts discussed how to improve the rules governing the establishment, registration, campaigning and funding of European political parties and foundations.

On 15 December, Parliament, Council and Commission reached a final political agreement to strengthen transparent and ethical interest representation.