The largest percentage was in Sweden, with 56% of MEPs women, followed by Estonia with 50%.

[5] From inauguration, the youngest member was Emilie Turunen of Denmark (born in 1984 making her 25) and the oldest member was Ciriaco de Mita of Italy (born 1928 making him 81).

However, with concern that the far-right Jean-Marie Le Pen would be the oldest member (rather than De Mita) the rules were changed to give this role to the outgoing President.

[10] 3 Edward McMillan-Scott joined Liberal Democrats on 12 March 2010.

[11] 4 Mike Nattrass left UK Independence Party on 23 June 2010.