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The origins of the European Parliament lie in the Common Assembly of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), which became the common assembly of the three supranational European communities that existed at the time. The assembly subsequently acquired the name ‘European Parliament’.
Dec 20, 2023 · The European Parliament is the legislative branch of the European Union and one of its seven institutions. It is directly elected, and made up of 705 members representing all EU countries. The European Parliament decides upon EU legislation, including the multiannual budget, together with the Council of the European Union (EU member state ...
MEPs put important political, economic and social topics in the spotlight and uphold the values of the European Union: respect for human rights, freedom, democracy, equality and the rule of law. Parliament approves the EU budget and scrutinises how the money is spent. It also elects the President of the European Commission, appoints its ...
Elected directly by citizens in 27 EU countries. Next elections: 6-9 June 2024 #UseYourVoteTo learn more about what the Parliament is doing: https://www.euro...
Jan 15, 2023 · Roberta Metsola achieved a number of firsts when she was elected president of the European Parliament a year ago. She was the first person from Malta, the smallest European Union country, to hold ...
Dec 20, 2023 · The European Parliament is the only European institution directly elected by citizens and, as such, is the only one directly accountable to citizens and capable of holding the other governing institutions accountable, to ensure a more transparent and more democratic Europe.
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament Renew Europe Group Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance European Conservatives and Reformists Group Identity and Democracy Group The Left group in the European Parliament - GUE/NGL Non-attached Members
