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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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Normes minimales concernant la procédure d'octroi et de retrait du statut de réfugiés dans les Etats Membres Evaluation (résumé) de la Transposition de la Directive Procédure 2005 et Propositions pour un Régime d'Asile Européen Commun

September 2008 | Publisher: European Union: European Parliament | Document type: Research, Background and Discussion Papers

Minimum Standards for the Procedures for Granting and Withdrawing Refugee Status in the Member States - Assessment (Summary) of the Implementation of the 2005 Procedures Directive (PD) and Proposals for a Common European Regime of Asylum

September 2008 | Publisher: European Union: European Parliament | Document type: Research, Background and Discussion Papers

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