My work in the EU Parliament
Europe is more than an idea. It is a promise of peace, freedom, and prosperity. As a Member of the European Parliament, I work every day to make this promise a reality.
On this page, you will gain insight into my daily work in the European Parliament, from my committees and political priorities to concrete projects on the ground.
Good to know
The European Parliament is the heart of European democracy. It currently consists of 705 Members of Parliament, directly elected every five years by the citizens of the EU – from all 27 member states. As a Member of Parliament, I not only represent the interests of my constituency but also bear responsibility for the common future of Europe.
Parliament has three central tasks:
Legislation:
Together with the Council of the EU, we pass laws that affect the lives of over 450 million people, for example in the areas of the environment, social affairs, migration, and digital issues.
Household:
We vote on the EU budget and help determine what the Union spends money on, such as infrastructure, research, development aid or agriculture.
Control:
Parliament controls the European Commission, co-elects its President and can also dismiss the entire Commission.
Parliamentary work takes place in several locations:
Committee and group meetings take place in Brussels . This is where preparation, negotiations, and refinement take place.
All members of parliament gather in Strasbourg for the plenary session. Voting, discussions, and decisions are held here. Every vote counts.
Some administrative units of the Parliament are also located in Luxembourg
Parliament has three central tasks:
Each session week has its fixed place in the parliamentary calendar:
Plenary weeks (Strasbourg) – debates and votes in plenary
Committee Weeks (Brussels) – Technical work in the committees
Group Weeks (Brussels) – Strategic coordination within the groups
Here you can find the parliamentary session calendar:
And here you can find the current agendas for the plenary sessions:
My committees
The technical work of Parliament takes place primarily in the committees.
There, laws are prepared, reports are written, and political initiatives are monitored. I am a member of the Committee on Development (DEVE) , the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) , and the Delegation to the Cariforum-EU Parliamentary Assembly. I am also a substitute member of the Committee on the Housing Crisis in the EU (HOUS) and the Delegation for Relations with Iran.
Committee work is the backbone of our political work – this is where debates, negotiations, and decisions are made. It's particularly important to me that we never stray from people's real lives, but instead achieve tangible results.
DEVE
In the Committee on Development, I focus on European development policy. Our goal is to combat the structural causes of poverty, instability, and migration through long-term partnerships and investments in education, health, infrastructure, and economic development. This involves not only traditional aid, but increasingly sustainable investment partnerships, for example, within the framework of Global Gateway.
EMPL
In the Employment and Social Affairs Committee, we advocate for fair working conditions, social security, and equal opportunities throughout Europe. Issues such as minimum wages, platform work, training, social security, and workers' rights are our focus here. It is particularly important to me that we create a solid livelihood and opportunities for every child across Europe. That's why I am advocating for a European Child Guarantee and free school meals in Brussels.
HOUSE:
Affordable housing is becoming a social issue across Europe. That's why I'm involved in the Special Committee on Housing. Together with colleagues from various member states, I'm working to create European momentum for social housing, funding instruments, energy efficiency, and urban development. Because housing isn't just a market—it's a basic need and a matter of social justice.
Delegations
As a member of the delegations for relations with Cariforum and Iran, I am also active in foreign policy. Interparliamentary meetings with our partner countries address issues such as human rights, the rule of law, trade, security, and development. Dialogue with other parliaments is an important pillar of European foreign policy – especially in times of geopolitical tension.
My goal: to make Europe visible as a reliable, values-based partner.
Europe on the ground
Europe isn't just a place in Brussels or Strasbourg. It begins on our own doorstep.
That’s why direct contact with the people in my constituency is particularly important to me.
Politics must not remain stuck in the meeting room, but must have an impact where it is needed: among citizens, businesses, associations and local communities.
Whether during school visits, public consultations, company tours, or discussions with farmers, craftspeople, and volunteers – I take the time to listen, answer questions, and address concerns.
These encounters give my work in the European Parliament a clear direction and ensure that decisions made in Brussels truly improve people's everyday lives.
I also see constituency events such as citizen dialogues, discussion evenings, or information stands as important opportunities to make Europe tangible – and to show that our voice counts in Parliament.
Sitzungskalender
Europa vor Ort