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The ''rapporteur'' is an eminent role in the legislative process of the [[European Parliament]] (EP). He or she is a [[Member of the European Parliament]] (MEP) responsible for handling a legislative proposal – both procedurally and with regard to its substance – on behalf of the [[European Commission]], the [[Council of the European Union]] or the EP.<ref>[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?type=IM-PRESS&reference=20060725STO09938&language=EN A rapporteur - the person who presents reports to Parliament] Retrieved 1 April 2019.</ref> Based on the relevant proposal, the ''rapporteur'' is appointed by the relevant [[Committees of the European Parliament]] charged with drawing up a legislative recommendation for the EP to vote on. The ''rapporteur'', therefore, has a substantial influence in the process leading to the adoption of EU-legislation.<ref>[https://www.europeanlawmonitor.org/what-is-guide-to-key-eu-terms/eu-parliament-what-is-a-rapporteur.html What is a rapporteur?] Retrieved 1 April 2019.</ref>

His/herTheir key-functions are:

* Analyze the proposal and, based on this, draft an EP Own-initiative Report

* Lead discussion within the relevant Committee