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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European Parliament resolution of 25 October 2016 on human rights and migration in third countries
25 October 2016 | Publisher: European Union: European Parliament | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations |
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European Parliament resolution of 15 January 2015 on freedom of expression in Turkey: Recent arrests of journalists, media executives and systematic pressure against media
15 January 2015 | Publisher: European Union: European Parliament | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations |
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Report on the EU's mutual defence and solidarity clauses: political and operational dimensions
30 October 2012 | Publisher: European Union: European Parliament | Document type: Thematic Reports |
