European Union: European Parliament
The European Parliament is the only directly-elected body of the European Union. The 785 Members of the European Parliament. They are elected once every five years by voters right across the 27 Member States of the European Union on behalf of its 492 million citizens.
Parliament plays an active role in drafting legislation. For example, on environmental protection, consumer rights, equal opportunities, transport, and the free movement of workers, capital, services and goods. Parliament also has joint power with the Council over the annual budget of the European Union. Website: www.europarl.europa.eu/
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Report on the annual report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World 2011 and the European Union's policy on the matter
19 November 2012 | Publisher: European Union: European Parliament | Document type: Thematic Reports |
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The implementation of the EU guidelines on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
March 2007 | Publisher: European Union: European Parliament | Document type: Research, Background and Discussion Papers |
