The people of the countries were able to vote for who they wanted elected, instead of their government choosing a new leader.
Leeds - European Parliament constituency - was created in 1979.
Yorkshire South - European Parliament constituency - was created in 1979.
Yorkshire West - European Parliament constituency - was created in 1979.
Yorkshire South West - European Parliament constituency - was created in 1979.
Essex North East - European Parliament constituency - was created in 1979.
The European Elections, which are for members of the European Union to elect people to the European Parliament, are held every 5 years. Countries in Europe also have their own elections, with different countries having different systems and terms.
Parliament of Greenland was created in 1979.
A. M. el-Agraa has written: 'Professor Godley's proposition' 'Has membership of the European Communities been a disaster for Britain?' 'The Conservative governments' European policy 1979-84' 'Is a (European) free trade area superior to a customs union?'
European Democrats was created in 1979.
Party People - Parliament song - was created in 1979.
George Strauss (July 18, 1901 - June 5, 1993) served as the first Member of Parliament for Vauxhall, serving between 1950 and 1979, including the whole of 1979.
Reginald Maudling (March 7, 1917 - February 14, 1979) served as the first Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet, serving between 1974 and 1979. Following the end of Maudling's term as Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet, Sydney Chapman (born October 17, 1935) became the second Member of Parliament for Chipping Barnet, serving between 1979 and 2005.