Monica Semedo

Monica Semedo (born 15 June 1984) is a former Luxembourgish TV presenter and politician who currently serves as a Member of the European Parliament after being elected in 2019.[3]

Monica Semedo
MEP
Member of the European Parliament
for Luxembourg
Assumed office
2 July 2019[1][2]
Personal details
Born (1984-06-15) 15 June 1984
NationalityLuxembourgish
Political partyDemocratic Party

Political career

In the European Parliament, Monica Semedo has been serving as full member of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs and the Committee on Culture and Education. She is also a substitute member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Subcommittee on Tax Matters. Since January 2021 Monica Semedo is no longer a member of the democratic party and is now referred to as an “ Independent “ Renew Europe member.

In addition to her committee assignments, Semedo is part of the Parliament's delegation to the ACP–EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly. She is the Co-Chair of the Anti-Racism and Diversity Intergroup, of the Disability Intergroup and of the Intergroup on Social Economy. As member of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, she is also responsible for gender mainstreaming issues.

Personal life

Born in Luxembourg, Semedo is of Cape Verdean descent.[4]

References
  1. "Key dates ahead". European Parliament. 20 May 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  2. "Key dates ahead". BBC News. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  3. "Le DP gagne un 2e eurodéputé, au détriment du CSV". paperjam.lu.
  4. "PR e PM de Cabo Verde felicitam eleição de Monica Semedo". Notícias ao Minuto. 27 May 2019.
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