The topic of Parties in the European Council during 2009 is an issue that has generated interest and debate over the years. Over time, Parties in the European Council during 2009 has proven to be a relevant and important topic in different areas of society. From its impact on the global economy to its influence on popular culture, Parties in the European Council during 2009 has captured the attention of academics, experts, and enthusiasts alike. In this article, we will explore different facets of Parties in the European Council during 2009, breaking down its impact, relevance, and evolution over time. Through critical and exhaustive analysis, we will seek to understand the complexity and importance of Parties in the European Council during 2009 today.
This article describes the party affiliations of leaders of each member-state represented in the European Council during the year 2009. The list below gives the political party that each head of government, or head of state, belongs to at the national level, as well as the European political alliance to which that national party belongs. The states are listed from most to least populous. More populous states have greater influence in the council, in accordance with the system of Qualified Majority Voting.
Party | 1 January 2009 | 12 March 2009 | 14 April 2009 | 16 April 2009 | 8 May 2009 | 27 July 2009 | 6 October 2009 | |||||||
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# | QMV | # | QMV | # | QMV | # | QMV | # | QMV | # | QMV | # | QMV | |
European People's Party | 11 | 182 | 12 | 186 | 12 | 186 | 12 | 186 | 12 | 186 | 13 | 196 | 12 | 184 |
Party of European Socialists | 8 | 111 | 8 | 111 | 7 | 99 | 7 | 99 | 7 | 99 | 6 | 89 | 7 | 101 |
European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party | 4 | 22 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 25 | 4 | 25 | 4 | 25 | 4 | 25 |
Movement for European Reform | 1 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Independent | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 19 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 31 |
Alliance for Europe of the Nations | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Party of the European Left | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
^ Supported by PD-L ^ AKEL holds only observer status with the Party of the European Left.
Date | Member-state | Leader | National party | European party |
12 March | Latvia | Valdis Dombrovskis | JL | EPP |
14 April | Hungary | Gordon Bajnai | Independent | |
16 April | Ireland | Brian Cowen | FF | ELDR |
8 May | Czech Republic | Jan Fischer | Independent | |
27 July | Bulgaria | Boyko Borisov | GERB | EPP |
6 October | Greece | George Papandreou | PA.SO.K. | PES |
^ – Fianna Fáil, which held office under Brian Cowen, left the AEN and became an ELDR member.
Date | Member-state | Leader | National party | European party |
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5 April | Denmark | Lars Løkke Rasmussen | V | ELDR |
12 July | Lithuania | Dalia Grybauskaitė | Independent | |
25 November | Belgium | Yves Leterme | CD&V | EPP |