in 2019 tinagli was candidate with the democratic party in the european election and was elected mep with 106,710 preferences. shewas initially meant to work in the committee on international trade but following the appointment of roberto gualtieri as finance minister on september 5, she was elected as chair of the economic and monetary affairs committee to succeed gualtieri. in addition to her committee assignments, she is a member of the delegation for relations with the united states.