Before revision: In 1979, MEPs got round this by forming a technical group (formally called the "Group for the Technical Coordination and Defence of Independent Groups and Members", or "CDI" for short) as a coalition of parties ranging from centre-left to far-left, which were not aligned with any of the major international organizations.On 17 July 1979, CDI consisted of 11 MEPs: specifically Maurits P.-A.
After revision: In 1979, MEPs got around this by forming a technical group (formally called the "Group for the Technical Coordination and Defence of Independent Groups and Members", or "CDI" for short) as a coalition of parties ranging from centre-left to far-left, which were not aligned with any of the major international organizations.On 17 July 1979, CDI consisted of 11 MEPs: specifically Maurits P.-A.