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7.5.2015 EN Off icial Jour nal of the European Union C 151/1 Tuesday 1 July 2014 IV (Notices) NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 2014-2015 SESSION Sittings of 1 to 3 July 2014 STRASBOURG MINUTES OF THE SITTING OF 1 JULY 2014 (2015/C 151/01) Contents Page 1. Opening of the sitting (first sitting of the newly-elected Parliament) . 3 2. Composition of Parliament . 3 3. Verification of credentials . 4 4. Election of the President of the European Parliament . 5 5. Formation of political groups . 6 6. Composition of Parliament . 6 7. Election of Vice-Presidents (first, second and third ballots) . 6 8. Texts of agreements forwarded by the Council . 9 9. Action taken on Parliament's resolutions . 9 10. Agenda of the next sitting . 9 C 151/2 EN Off icial Jour nal of the European Union 7.5.2015 Tuesday 1 July 2014 Contents Page 11. Closure of the sitting . 9 Annex 1 — Election of the President . 10 Annex 2 — Election of Vice-Presidents . 12 Election of Vice-Presidents (first round of voting) . 12 Election of Vice-Presidents (second round of voting) . 13 Election of Vice-Presidents (third round of voting) . 14 ATTENDANCE REGISTER . 16 7.5.2015 EN Off icial Jour nal of the European Union C 151/3 Tuesday 1 July 2014 MINUTES OF THE SITTING OF 1 JULY 2014 IN THE CHAIR: Gianni PITTELLA 1. Opening of the sitting (first sitting of the newly-elected Parliament) The sitting opened at 10.00. Pursuant to the Act of 20 September 1976 concerning the election of the Members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, Gianni Pittella (the Member provisionally in the chair under Rule 14(1)) declared open the first sitting of the European Parliament after the elections, and made a brief speech. 2. Composition of Parliament The following changes to the composition of Parliament since the last part-session of the previous parliamentary term, of 14 to 17 April 2014, were noted. Following the death of Charalampos Angourakis, Parliament, acting under Rule 4(1), established a vacancy with effect from 13 May 2014 and notified the Member State concerned. Following the death of Jean-Luc Dehaene, Parliament, acting under Rule 4(1), established a vacancy with effect from 16 May 2014 and notified the Member State concerned. The Greek authorities had given notice of the election of Georgios Ghikopoulos to replace Charalampos Angourakis as Member of Parliament with effect from 19 May 2014. * * * Maria Da Graça Carvalho had been appointed to a post incompatible with that of Member of the European Parliament and, under Rule 4(1) and (4), her seat had become vacant with effect from 1 May 2014. Since, pursuant to Article 7(1) of the Act of 20 September 1976 concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, this office was incompatible with that of Member of the European Parliament, Parliament established under Rule 4(4) of its Rules of Procedure that the vacancy would take effect from 1 May 2014 and informed the Member State concerned thereof. The Portuguese authorities had given notice of the election of Joaquim Cruz to replace Maria Da Graça Carvalho as Member of Parliament with effect from 1 May 2014. Ovidiu Ioan Silaghi had been appointed to a post incompatible with that of Member of the European Parliament and, under Rule 4(1) and (4), his seat had become vacant with effect from 11 June 2014. C 151/4 EN Off icial Jour nal of the European Union 7.5.2015 Tuesday 1 July 2014 Since, pursuant to Article 7(1) of the Act of 20 September 1976 concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, this office was incompatible with that of Member of the European Parliament, Parliament established under Rule 4(4) of its Rules of Procedure that the vacancy would take effect from 11 June 2014 and informed the Member State concerned thereof. The Romanian authorities had given notice of the election of Roberto Dietrich to replace Ovidiu Ioan Silaghi as Member of Parliament with effect from 11 June 2014. Erik Bánki had been appointed to a post incompatible with that of Member of the European Parliament and, under Rule 4(1) and (4), his seat had become vacant with effect from 5 May 2014. Since, pursuant to Article 7(1) of the Act of 20 September 1976 concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, this office was incompatible with that of Member of the European Parliament, Parliament established under Rule 4(4) of its Rules of Procedure that the vacancy would take effect from 5 May 2014 and informed the Member State concerned thereof. The Hungarian authorities had given notice of the election of Balázs Idvéghi to replace Erik Bánki as Member of Parliament with effect from 15 May 2014. Frédéric Daerden had been appointed to a post incompatible with that of Member of the European Parliament and, under Rule 4(1) and (4), his seat had become vacant with effect from 11 June 2014. Since, pursuant to Article 7(1) of the Act of 20 September 1976 concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, this office was incompatible with that of Member of the European Parliament, Parliament established under Rule 4(4) of its Rules of Procedure that the vacancy would take effect from 11 June 2014 and informed the Member State concerned thereof. The French authorities had given notice of the election of Pascal Canfin to replace Jean-Jacob Bicep as Member of Parliament with effect from 3 May 2014. The French authorities had given notice of the election of Vincent Peillon to replace Karim Zéribi as Member of Parliament with effect from 3 May 2014. 3. Verification of credentials Gianni Pittella (the Member provisionally in the chair) made reference to the provisions of Rule 14(2). He announced that all documents concerning the proclamation of election of Members would be forwarded to the committee responsible for verifying credentials, which would be set up pursuant to Rule 196. He reminded the House that, pursuant to Rule 3(2), until such time as Members' credentials had been verified or a ruling had been given on any dispute, Members would take their seats in Parliament and on its bodies and enjoy all the rights attaching thereto. He announced that, pursuant to Article 7 of the Act concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, Members performing duties incompatible with the office of a Member of the European Parliament would not be able to take up their seats. He asked the Members who had not yet signed the declaration of non-incompatibility to do so. 7.5.2015 EN Off icial Jour nal of the European Union C 151/5 Tuesday 1 July 2014 4. Election of the President of the European Parliament Gianni Pittella (the Member provisionally in the chair) announced that he had received, under Rule 145, the nominations of Pablo Iglesias Turrión, Sajjad Karim, Ulrike Lunacek and Martin Schulz. The following spoke to present their nominations: Pablo Iglesias Turrión, Sajjad Karim, Ulrike Lunacek and Martin Schulz. The following spoke: Beatrix von Storch to request that the President be elected by roll-call vote (Gianni Pittella pointed out that the Rules of Procedure stipulate that the election is to take place by secret ballot). After drawing attention to the provisions of Rule 16(1), Gianni Pittella drew lots to appoint eight tellers. The following were appointed: Julia Reda, Juan Carlos Giratua Vidal, Kostas Chrysogonos, Markus Ferber, Bodil Ceballos, Morten Helveg Petersen, Monika Flašíková-Beňová and Miltiadis Kyrkos. Gianni Pittella explained the voting procedure to the House. The vote was taken. (The sitting was suspended at 11.15 for the votes to be counted, and resumed at 12.05). Gianni Pittella read out the results of the ballot: — Members voting: 723 — Blank or void: 111 — Votes cast: 612 — Absolute majority: 307 The results were as follows: — Pablo Iglesias: 51 votes — Sajjad Karim: 101 votes — Ulrike Lunacek: 51 votes — Martin Schulz: 409 votes (The list of Members voting is annexed to these Minutes.) Martin Schulz had obtained an absolute majority of the votes cast. Gianni Pittella therefore proclaimed him President of the European Parliament and congratulated him on his election. IN THE CHAIR: Martin SCHULZ President The President made a speech to mark his election. The President announced that the deadline for submitting nominations for the election of the Vice-Presidents had been extended and would now be 13.30. (The sitting was suspended at 12.20 and resumed at 15.00.) C 151/6 EN Off icial Jour nal of the European Union 7.5.2015 Tuesday 1 July 2014 IN THE CHAIR: Martin SCHULZ President 5. Formation of political groups The President announced that he had been notified that the following political groups had been formed: — Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) (PPE): 221 Members — Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament (S&D): 191 Members — European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR): 70 Members — Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE): 67 Members — Confederal Group of the European United Left — Nordic Green Left (GUE/NGL): 52 Members — Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance (Verts/ALE): 50 Members — Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy Group (EFDD): 48 Members — 52 non-attached Members The statements concerning the formation of political groups referred to in Rule 32(5) would be forwarded to the President.

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