πŸ—³οΈ  STAFF COMMITTEE ELECTIONS – European Parliament  |  18 – 22 MAY 2026  β€” Vote R&D β€” List NΒ°10  πŸ—³οΈ
Christian SENTINELLI – R&D Candidate
List NΒ°10 R&D
List NΒ°10 β€” R&D
πŸ—³οΈ Candidate β€” EP Staff Committee
Christian
SENTINELLI
Administrator, ECR Group β€” European Parliament
Former Accredited Parliamentary Assistant (4 legislatures) Β· R&D Candidate 2026–2029
2005
At the EP since
20+
Years of experience
NΒ°10
R&D List
With over 20 years of experience in and around the European Parliament, I bring a deep understanding of how this institution truly works β€” from the perspective of assistants, staff, and administration alike. I have always stood up for the rights of my colleagues, and I am now committed to defending the rights of all staff with the same determination, clarity, and strong communication skills that define my work.
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Roles & Responsibilities

Representation built on real EP experience

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Administrator β€” ECR Group (since Dec 2025)

Now serving as Administrator, I bring a direct understanding of internal procedures, staff challenges, and the functioning of political groups β€” a key asset in defending staff interests at all levels.

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Accredited Parliamentary Assistant β€” 4 legislatures

Over many years and multiple mandates, I have worked at the core of parliamentary activity, supporting MEPs across committees and political contexts β€” gaining a unique, hands-on perspective of the institution.

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Elected Member & Vice Chair β€” APA Committee (2023 & 2025)

Twice elected by the APAs and serving as Vice Chair, I have actively defended APAs' rights, working on concrete solutions and fair representation.

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Advocate for staff rights

Throughout my career, I have consistently fought to improve working conditions and ensure fair treatment β€” first for assistants, and now for all categories of staff.

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Strong communicator

Known for clarity, persuasion, and the ability to build consensus, I translate complex issues into concrete solutions and effective representation.

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A bridge between all categories of staff

Having lived the realities of assistants, administrators, and political groups, I naturally understand and connect the concerns of every category of EP staff β€” because solidarity requires understanding.

Career Path

20 years at the heart of the European Parliament

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2005

Schuman Trainee β€” European Parliament

My journey began inside the institution, building early knowledge of its structure, people, and values β€” an experience that shaped my lifelong commitment to the EP and those who serve it.

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Public Affairs

Early experience in public affairs & advocacy

Brief experiences outside the Parliament strengthened my understanding of stakeholder relations and advocacy β€” skills I later brought back into the EP to serve my colleagues more effectively.

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2008–2025

Accredited Parliamentary Assistant β€” multiple MEPs & groups

Worked across four legislatures with different Members and committees, developing deep expertise in parliamentary work and the daily realities faced by assistants β€” a long and consistent commitment to my colleagues.

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2023 & 2025

APA Committee β€” Vice Chair

Elected twice by my colleagues, playing a leading role in representing assistants and defending their rights within the institution β€” with concrete results and a proven track record.

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Dec 2025

Administrator β€” ECR Group

Transitioned to an administrative role, bringing operational and institutional insight to a broader level of staff representation β€” and a 360Β° view of the EP's internal workings.

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May 2026

R&D Candidate β€” Staff Committee 2026–2029

Standing for election on R&D List NΒ°10 β€” alongside President Patrick Chianese β€” to defend all staff with experience, credibility, and a proven track record of getting things done.

My Commitments

What I stand for

"From assistants to administrators β€” a voice that understands and delivers. At the Staff Committee elections from 18 to 22 May 2026, let's build together a fairer, stronger, and more united European Parliament."
β€” Christian SENTINELLI, R&D Candidate Β· List NΒ°10
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Vote Christian SENTINELLI β€” R&D List NΒ°10

At the Staff Committee elections from 18 to 22 May 2026, choose experience rooted in the European Parliament and a proven commitment to staff rights.
From assistants to administrators β€” a voice that understands and delivers.