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European Parliament: Directly elected legislature of the European Union
The European Parliament (EP) is one of the legislative bodies of the European Union and one of its seven institutions. Together with the Council of the European Union, it adopts European legislation, following a proposal by the European Commission. The Parliament is composed of 705 members (MEPs). It represents the second-largest democratic electorate in the world, with an electorate of 375 million eligible voters in 2009.

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EU Parliament votes to protect media freedom and limit spying on reporters [Video]

EU Parliament votes to protect media freedom and limit spying on reporters

Groundbreaking new EU laws to safeguard the independence of newsrooms received the final seal of approval by the European Parliament on Wednesday.

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European Parliament sues Commission over the release of €10.2 billion in frozen funds to Hungary [Video]

European Parliament sues Commission over the release of €10.2 billion in frozen funds to Hungary

The European Parliament has made good on its threat and will file a lawsuit against the European Commission over the release of €10.2 billion in frozen funds to Hungary.

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Lawmakers approve AI Act with overwhelming majority [Video]

Lawmakers approve AI Act with overwhelming majority

Lawmakers in the European Parliament today (13 March) approved the AI Act, rules aimed at regulating AI systems according to a risk-based approach.

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Finnish PM grilled by progressive MEPs over far-right alliance [Video]

Finnish PM grilled by progressive MEPs over far-right alliance

Finland's prime minister addressed on Wednesday the European Parliament and outlined his political priorities for the next legislature.

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MEPs gear up to sue European Commission over release of €10.2 billion for Hungary [Video]

MEPs gear up to sue European Commission over release of €10.2 billion for Hungary

The European Parliament has moved forward with its plan to launch a lawsuit against the European Commission for the release of €10.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary, which had been blocked over..

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Brussels, my love? Is the European Parliament destined to move to the right? [Video]

Brussels, my love? Is the European Parliament destined to move to the right?

Far-right groups are expected to do well in June's European Parliament election. How can left-wing and centrist parties turn this trend around?

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German startup makes biodegradable tampons from seaweed that don’t need an applicator [Video]

German startup makes biodegradable tampons from seaweed that don’t need an applicator

Plastic period products are the fifth most common single-use plastic item discovered on European beaches, higher than plastic cups and straws, according to the European Parliament.

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Analysis: Europe’s centre-right keeps door ajar to populists amid far-right surge [Video]

Analysis: Europe’s centre-right keeps door ajar to populists amid far-right surge

For years, the centre-right EPP group has drawn a red line on the eurosceptic, far right forces in the European Parliament. That line could shift after June's European elections.

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The voice of EU citizens 100 days before elections [Video]

The voice of EU citizens 100 days before elections

The European elections will take place from 6 to 9 June, when EU citizens will vote for the members of the European Parliament.

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European Parliament adopts resolution against Russian political oppression and the death of Navalny [Video]

European Parliament adopts resolution against Russian political oppression and the death of Navalny

The resolution passed with 506 votes in favour, nine against, and 32 abstentions.

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Yulia Navalnaya tells MEPs to 'stop being boring' to defeat Putin's regime [Video]

Yulia Navalnaya tells MEPs to 'stop being boring' to defeat Putin's regime

The European Parliament needs to "stop being boring" if it wants to stand up to Vladimir Putin, Yulia Navalnaya told the hemicycle on Wednesday.

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MEPs approve Nature Restoration Law amid right-wing opposition and farmer protests [Video]

MEPs approve Nature Restoration Law amid right-wing opposition and farmer protests

The European Parliament gave on Tuesday the green-light to the Nature Restoration Law, defying a conservative push to bring down the bill.

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Euronews Debates: Can Europe electrify quickly to meet its energy and climate targets? [Video]

Euronews Debates: Can Europe electrify quickly to meet its energy and climate targets?

Watch highlights from Euronews’ live debate in the European Parliament, where we brought together experts from politics, policy and industry to discuss rolling out renewables, building new smart..

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State of the Union: The Council President who stunned Brussels [Video]

State of the Union: The Council President who stunned Brussels

This week, EU Council President Charles Michel announced that he would resign to run for a seat in the European Parliament.

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EU reaches new deal to salvage law on platform workers. But will countries stir up another revolt? [Video]

EU reaches new deal to salvage law on platform workers. But will countries stir up another revolt?

The European Parliament and the Council struck on Thursday a new deal on a draft law to improve the conditions of platform workers, after the previous agreement had been derailed in a last-minute..

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MEPs call to action to combat Russian interference [Video]

MEPs call to action to combat Russian interference

In a resolution adopted on Thursday, the European Parliament - troubled by the so-called "Russiagate" affair - called on the EU to take action to prevent the Kremlin from interfering in the European..

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