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 Ninth European Parliament (2019–2024), the committee has 30 members and is chaired by Nathalie Loiseau from France. [2]
As of 12 April 2022, the 30 members of the subcommittee are: [3]
Chairperson | Term start | Term end | Group | State | ||
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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 | Incumbent | RE | France |
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