Saskia Bricmont (; born 16 March 1985) is a Belgian politician who was elected as a

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Political career

In parliament, Bricmont serves on the

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(since 2019) and the

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and equivalent surveillance

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. In addition to her committee assignments, Bricmont is part of the Parliament's delegation for relations with the

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countries and the

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. She is also a member of the European Parliament Intergroup on Children’s Rights, the

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, the European Parliament Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals and the Responsible Business Conduct Working Group.Members
Responsible Business Conduct Working Group.

References

1985 births Living people MEPs for Belgium 2019–2024 21st-century women MEPs for Belgium Politicians from Tournai Ecolo MEPs Ecolo politicians MEPs for Belgium 2024–2029 {{Belgium-MEP-stub