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Bookmark or Share- How does the European Parliament work? (2019-2024) - Multimedia CentreFollowing European elections in May 2019, the Parliament held its constituent session on 2 July 2019. Parliament, Council, and the Commission identified common priorities and committed to deliver on before the 2024 European Elections. With the series of videos "How does the European Parliament work? (2019-2024)", learn what are the different roles of the EP. The European Parliament has a range ...
- European elections 2024 - Multimedia CentreEvery five years, EU citizens choose who represents them in the European Parliament, the directly-elected institution that defends their interests in the EU decision-making process.
The European elections took place from 6th to 9th of June 2024.
The elections take place every five years and are the largest transnational elections in the world.
- 40 years ago - First session of the directly elected European Parliament
The members of the European Parliament were directly elected for the first time. The parliament held its first session in Strasbourg on 17 July 1979. Louise Weiss as the "oldest member" presided over the chamber. Simone Veil was elected president.
The Decision and Act on European elections by direct universal suffrage were signed in Brussels on 20 September 1976. Following ...
- New European Parliament (2024-2029) - Multimedia Centre
A newly formed European Parliament emerged from the EU of June 2024 across the member states. 720 Members of the Parliament were elected by the European citizens. As the legislative powerhouse of the European Union, the Parliament and its Members will hold a pivotal role in shaping policies and making legislation that transcend borders, on a variety of issues ranging from climate ...
- European elections 2014 - Multimedia CentreThe European elections of 22-25 May 2014 gave voters the chance to influence the future political course of the European Union when they elected the 751 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to represent their interests for the next five years. One major new development introduced by the Treaty was that, when the EU Member States have ...
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