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The European Parliament is made up of 705 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.

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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.

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

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

The European Parliament is the EU's only directly-elected institution.
Its 705 Members are there to represent you.

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