# EP Rules of Procedure, Rule 29: formation of political groups

European Parliament procedure 2006/2201(REG) (REG - Parliament's Rules of Procedure, 6th term, committee AFCO). Stage: Procedure completed. 2 committee amendments tabled by 2 Members between 2008-04-25 and 2008-04-25.

## What the amendments focus on

Amendments to Rule 29 of the European Parliament's Rules of Procedure on the formation of political groups. The amendments address situations where a group falls below the required threshold of thirty members, allowing continued existence with the agreement of the Conference of Presidents or setting a three-month period before operation ceases unless the threshold is restored.

## Most active Members on this file

| Member | Country | Group | Amendments | Markdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy KIRKHOPE | United Kingdom | ECR | 1 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/4542.md |
| József SZÁJER | Hungary | PPE | 1 | https://amendeu.com/md/meps/23821.md |

## Official source documents

- PE400.568: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?pubRef=-//EP//NONSGML+COMPARL+PE-405.880+01+DOC+PDF+V0//EN&language=EN

Full amendment texts, votes and exports: https://amendeu.com/dossiers/2006-2201-REG · machine-readable: https://amendeu.com/data/dossiers/2006-2201-REG.json

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