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directly elected by the citizens of the EU
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How are the people in the European parliament called?
Members of European Parliament or MEPs
How many members sit in European Parliament?
The European Parliament is composed of 705 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). These representatives are elected by citizens of the European Union from the 27 member states. The number of MEPs per country is determined by population size, with larger countries having more representatives.
How many MEPs does Estonia have?
Estonia has 6 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) representing the country in the European Parliament.
Members of the European parliament are what?
They are known as MEPs. They are elected from the countries that are members of the organisation that is known as the European Union for a 5 year term.
What is unique about the European parliament members?
They are elected directly by EU citizens.
What is the Parliament of Europe called?
Europe does not have a parliament as such. Europe consists of over 50 countries, each of which has its own Parliament. There is an organisation called the European Union, which has 28 of Europe's countries as members. It has a parliament which is simply known as the European Parliament.
Do all European Union countries have a parliament government?
Yes, all members of the European Union are democracies with their own parliaments.
What is the eu citizens elect every 5 years?
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs)
Members of the European Parliament are appointed for life?
Definitely not- they are elected by popular consent and serve a five year term of office. The European Parliament is a democratic institution- it's members are elected like in a country's national elections, not appointed by an outside body.
How many MEP's does Bulgaria have?
Bulgaria in total 18 seats after 2009 election (same number like Austria)
What is the differences between European parliament and European council?
They differ in composition and purpose. The European Parliament consists of Members of European Parliament elected directly by European Union citizens, it is a legislative body that also acts as a check on the other institutions. The European Council is composed of the various heads of states of the EU member states and it's purpose is to provide direction to the legislative bodies.
What is the political relationship between French and England?
The United Kingdom (which includes England) and France are both members of the European Community and are represented at the European Parliament.
