Data and Sources

Where the activity data comes from, what it covers, and how it is updated

Contents

Overview

The MEP Activity Explorer presents counts and metadata for key parliamentary activities. The goal is to provide a clear, factual view of published activity records.

Sources

  • ParlTrack: Structured datasets derived from official European Parliament records.
  • European Parliament: Official activity records, voting data, and role information.

Coverage and Updates

Parliamentary Terms

8th term (2014-2019), 9th term (2019-2024), and 10th term (2024-current).

Update Notes

Data is updated as new releases become available. Recent terms may be incomplete until official records are published.

Data Fields

Legislative Activity

  • Reports (rapporteur and shadow)
  • Opinions (rapporteur and shadow)
  • Amendments

Engagement and Oversight

  • Speeches
  • Questions (written and oral)
  • Motions
  • Explanations of vote

Roles

  • Committee roles
  • Delegation roles
  • Parliament leadership roles

Participation

  • Votes attended
  • Attendance rate

Limitations

Activity counts do not reflect policy impact or qualitative performance. Records can be delayed, incomplete, or revised. Always interpret the data as a quantitative reference, not a qualitative evaluation.

Contact

If you notice inaccuracies or missing data, contact mepscore@gmail.com.