Verification of credentials of members elected for the European elections in June 1999

The committee adopted the report by Mrs Ana PALACIO VALLELERSUNDI (EPP/ED, E) declaring valid the mandates of all Members elected at the last European Elections. It should be noted that this verification of credentials is a technical process which essentially seeks to ensure that elected Members have completed the necessary written declarations to the effect that they do not hold an office incompatible with that of an MEP, and that they have provided information on their professional and financial interests.