Daniel Buda (born 29 November 1970) is a Romanian politician who has served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) since 2014. He is a member of the National Liberal Party (PNL) in Romania, which is part of the European People's Party (EPP) group in the European Parliament.
Early Life and Education
Daniel Buda was born on 29 November 1970. He pursued higher education in law, graduating with a degree in the field.Political Career
Buda's political career began in Romania. From 2008 to 2014, he served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of the Romanian Parliament, representing the constituency of Cluj. During his tenure in the national parliament, he was involved in various legislative activities and national policy debates.In 2014, Daniel Buda was elected to the European Parliament, representing Romania. He was re-elected for a second term in 2019. As an MEP, he has taken on significant roles within the parliament, primarily focusing on economic, agricultural, and regional development policies:
- Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI): Buda is a full member of this influential committee. In this capacity, he is actively involved in shaping European Union agricultural policy, including the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), rural development initiatives, food security, and food safety regulations. His work often involves advocating for the interests of farmers and rural communities.
- Committee on Regional Development (REGI): He serves as a substitute member on this committee. His contributions here focus on EU cohesion policy, structural funds, and addressing regional economic disparities across the member states, particularly concerning the effective use of EU funds in Romania and other newer member states.
- Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON): He is also a substitute member here, engaging with topics related to economic governance, the euro area, financial services, and taxation policies within the European Union.
His work in the European Parliament consistently highlights issues pertinent to Romanian and Eastern European interests, particularly in the effective utilization of EU funds for agricultural modernization and regional development, as well as promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Political Affiliations
Daniel Buda is a prominent member of the National Liberal Party (PNL) in Romania, a major centre-right political party. At the European level, the PNL is affiliated with the European People's Party (EPP) group, which is the largest and oldest pro-European political group in the European Parliament, comprising centre-right parties from across the EU.References
- [https://www.europarl.europa.eu/meps/en/124794/DANIEL_BUDA/home Daniel Buda - European Parliament Official Profile]
- [https://pnl.ro/despre-pnl/pnl-europarlamentari/ Daniel Buda - PNL Europarlamentari]