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Directly elected parliament of the European Union

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The European Parliament (EP) is one of three legislative branches of the European Union and one of its seven institutions. Together with the Council of the European Union, it adopts European legislation, commonly on the proposal of the European Commission. The Parliament is composed of 705 members (MEPs). It represents the second-largest democratic electorate in the world and the largest trans-national democratic electorate in the world.

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EU 'not prepared for next pandemic', say MEPs MEPs from the European Parliament's committee responsible for public health have said that the EU will not be ready for another pandemic, unless more funds are put towards it.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:44Published 2 days ago

Golden Dawn: Calls to exclude convicted far-right MEP Ioannis Lagos from European Parliament Ioannis Lagos, one of the leaders of the far-right Golden Dawn political party, was this week found guilty of running it as a criminal organisation.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:21Published 2 weeks ago

EU plans for health union to boost pandemic preparedness European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, announced on Wednesday her plans for a European Health Union during her first State of the Union address to the European Parliament. But what will.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:48Published on September 18, 2020

Michel Barnier departs London’s EU liaison office The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier was greeted by reporters as he departed the European Parliament’s Liaison Office in London on Thursday. Mr Barnier is in the UK capital.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:43Published on September 10, 2020

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EU leaders to hold coronavirus video conference on March 26 European Union leaders will hold another video conference on March 26 to discuss the impact of coronavirus, a top official said on Thursday, the same day the European Parliament plans to increase EU.. Reuters - Published on March 19, 2020
EU assembly to meet on March 26 to approve coronavirus measures The European Parliament is set to approve special measures on March 26 to soften the sudden economic impact of coronavirus, including releasing 37 billion euros ($39.48 billion) of European Union funds.. Reuters - Published on March 19, 2020
Head of EU parliament Sassoli in self-isolation as precaution The president of the European Parliament Davide Sassoli said on Tuesday he was in self-isolation at his Brussels home as a precaution after having traveled to Italy. Reuters - Published on March 10, 2020

EU Parliament to consider calling off session due to coronavirus The European Parliament will hold an emergency meeting on Monday to consider calling off this week's plenary session of the EU assembly due to the coronavirus outbreak, two officials said. Reuters - Published on March 9, 2020
EU parliament moves session from France over virus risk The European Parliament has exceptionally moved its planned session in Strasbourg, France, next week to Brussels because of concerns about the coronavirus risk. Reuters - Published on March 5, 2020
Jailed Catalan leader can't temporarily serve as EU lawmaker: EU court A jailed Catalan separatist leader elected to the European Parliament while behind bars cannot serve as an EU lawmaker or enjoy immunity while his case is heard by the European Union Court of Justice,.. Reuters - Published on March 3, 2020
European Parliament suspends visits as precaution against coronavirus The European Parliament will limit access to visitors for three weeks, its president said on Monday, as part of precautionary measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Reuters - Published on March 2, 2020

European Parliament considering virtual meetings, plenary due to virus The European Parliament is considering whether to hold its meetings and plenary sessions by teleconference instead of in person due to growing concerns about the fast-spreading coronavirus that.. Reuters - Published on February 27, 2020
Brexit: EU Parliament makes tough demands for talks MEPs call on the UK to follow EU policies in many areas in return for an ambitious free trade deal. BBC News - Published on February 12, 2020
Number of BAME members of the European Parliament falls by 20% with Brexit Campaigners fear racism will become even less of a priority in Brussels following UK departure Independent - Published on February 3, 2020	UK flags taken down at EU buildings in Brussels ahead of Brexit Britain's Union Jack was removed from lines of EU member state flags at the European Council and European Parliament buildings in Brussels on Friday evening ahead of the United Kingdom's exit from the.. Reuters - Published on January 31, 2020
Brexit: Tears and Auld Lang Syne as MEPs back terms There were emotional moments as members of the European Parliament backed the terms of the UK's exit. BBC News - Published on January 30, 2020	EU parliament gives final approval to Brexit deal The European Parliament on Wednesday gave its final approval to Britain's divorce deal from the bloc, paving the way for Brexit to take place on Friday. Reuters - Published on January 29, 2020
Final stage before Brexit done as European Parliament approves Boris Johnson's deal The European Parliament has approved Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, paving the way for Britain to leave the bloc. Independent - Published on January 29, 2020	'Put your flags away, and take them with you': European Parliament speaker scolds Brexit MEPs as they wave Union Jacks Nigel Farage gives final speech to European Parliament Independent - Published on January 29, 2020
Second EU referendum would not be 'wholly unreasonable' after Brexit, says Nigel Farage Brexit Party leader says he will miss being the 'pantomime villain' of the European Parliament Independent - Published on January 29, 2020	'I'm not going to make the best of it' Britain's last MEPs retreat from the European Parliament As Britain withdraws its representation from Brussels, Jon Stone speaks to MEPs packing up their offices Independent - Published on January 29, 2020
European Parliament: MEPs set to approve Brexit deal in historic vote MEPs are set to back the terms of the UK's departure from the EU in a landmark session in Brussels. BBC News - Published on January 29, 2020	Brexit: Tears and relief as the UK's MEPs bid farewell It's been a "grim" last week for some but others are "delighted" to be leaving the European Parliament. BBC News - Published on January 28, 2020
Turkey rapporteur says EU ready to discuss more refugee support The European Union is prepared to discuss further support for Turkey over refugees from Syria, the European Parliament's new rapporteur on Turkey said on Friday, describing cooperation over the issue.. Reuters - Published on January 24, 2020	Boris Johnson's Brexit deal clears first hurdle in European Parliament MEPs on committee overwhelmingly back deal Independent - Published on January 23, 2020
Brexit Party MEP complains about UK losing representation in European Parliament after Brexit June Mummery said EU rules would still apply to Britain but that it would have no say Independent - Published on January 21, 2020	UK will not automatically deport EU nationals after Brexit: Verhofstadt Britain will not automatically deport European Union citizens who have not applied for the right to remain in the country after Brexit, European Parliament Brexit coordinator Guy Verhofstadt said on.. Reuters - Published on January 17, 2020
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Catalan separatists take seats as EU lawmakers, promise to push secession Catalan separatist leaders Carles Puigdemont and Antoni Comin took their seats in the European Parliament on Monday, vowing to force their secessionist cause onto Europe's agenda just days after Spain.. Reuters - Published on January 13, 2020	Spain's top court asks EU Parliament to strip Catalan separatist leaders of immunity Spain's Supreme Court on Friday formally asked the European Parliament to strip Catalan separatist leaders Carles Puigdemont and Toni Comin of their immunity as members of parliament. Reuters - Published on January 10, 2020
Spain's top court says jailed Catalan separatist cannot be released Spain's Supreme Court said on Thursday it had told the European Parliament that Catalan separatist leader Oriol Junqueras will not be released from prison to claim his seat as an MEP despite an EU.. Reuters - Published on January 9, 2020	After court ruling, Catalan separatists get temporary badges as EU lawmakers Catalan separatist leaders Carles Puigdemont and Antoni Comin received temporary accreditation as members of the European Parliament on Friday, a day after the European Union's highest court issued a.. Reuters - Published on December 20, 2019
Catalan separatist leader jailed by Spain had immunity as MEP: EU court A jailed Catalan separatist leader was entitled to immunity as a member of the European Parliament, the EU's highest court ruled on Thursday. Reuters - Published on December 19, 2019	Jailed Catalan leader was entitled to immunity as lawmaker: EU court A Catalan leader jailed for his role in an independence referendum deemed illegal by Spain was entitled to immunity as member of the European Parliament despite not having being able to take up his.. Reuters - Published on December 19, 2019
Jailed Catalan separatist leader should be released, his party says Jailed Catalan separatist leader Oriol Junqueras should be immediately released from prison, his party said on Thursday after the Court of Justice of the European Union said he enjoyed immunity as a.. Reuters - Published on December 19, 2019	EU court to rule on jailed Catalan leader's rights Oriol Junqueras was elected to the European Parliament, but Spain jailed him for "sedition". BBC News - Published on December 19, 2019
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European Parliament

Directly elected parliament of the European Union

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