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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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Minimum Standards Relating to the Eligibility for Refugee Status or International Protection and Content of These Status' - Assessment (summary) of the Implementation of the 2004 Directive and Proposals for a Common European Regime of Asylum

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

Normes minimales relatives aux conditions pour pouvoir prétendre au statut de réfugié ou à la protection internationale et contenu de ces Statuts - Evaluation (résumé) de la transposition de la directive 2004 et proposition pour un Régime Européen Commun d'Asile

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

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