Tomas Tobé is an experienced politician who has been serving as Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Development since the 2019 European elections. During his tenure, he has actively contributed to the work of the Committee, notably, as Rapporteur for Parliament's report on improving development effectiveness and the efficiency of aid. In addition, he has been a strong advocate for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, particularly to developing countries in need.
Prior to being elected as an MEP, Mr Tobé was an elected Member of the Swedish Parliament, where he also served as committee chair.