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European Parliament

Members, bodies and activities

The European Parliament is made up of 720 Members, who are directly elected.

The President is elected for a renewable two and a half years, meaning half a Parliamentary term.

MEPs sit in political groups. They are not organised by nationality, but by political affiliation.

Select a political group

During plenary sessions MEPs vote on European laws and take position on issues through debates.

MEPs participate in committees to prepare the work for Parliament's plenary sessions.

Select a committee

Parliament's delegations maintain relations and exchange information with parliaments in non-EU countries.

Select a delegation

The secretariat-general supports the work of MEPs and the parliamentary bodies.