About
Parliamentary Institute

The Parliamentary Institute (PI) performs the tasks of a scientific, information and training centre for the Chamber of Deputies, the Senate, their bodies, Deputies, Senators and the Office. PI is one of the parliamentary research and information services, the mission of which, according to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, is to provide independent information to Members of Parliament so that they can exercise their mandate effectively and to provide Members of Parliament with the necessary plurality of information.

Apart from acting as a parliamentary research and information service, the Parliamentary Institute also exercises other functions. It currently provides expert support to the European legislative process and informs the public about the work of the Chamber of Deputies. The PI is divided into three departments that provide different services.