Europaparlamentet
EuropaParlamentet is the democratically elected legislative body of the European Union. It represents EU citizens and shares legislative power with the Council of the European Union under the ordinary legislative procedure. The Parliament also exercises democratic oversight of other EU institutions, notably the European Commission.
Composition and elections: The Parliament is composed of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) elected for
Powers and procedures: It is a co-legislator in a wide range of EU laws and policies, adopting
Structure and leadership: The Parliament is led by a President elected by MEPs for a term of
History: The body traces its origins to the Common Assembly of the European Coal and Steel Community
Notes: EuropaParlamentet is the language-specific designation used for the European Parliament in certain contexts.