Explainer videos
How do the European Parliament and the EU work and how do they benefit Europeans? Find out more in our explanatory videos.
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Explainer videos
How the European Parliament works (video)
The European Parliament, the only directly-elected EU institution, is at the heart of European democracy. Find out how it works.
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Explainer videos
Voting in the European elections (video)
Every five years European voters are called to the ballot box to choose Members of the European Parliament. Why is voting in the European elections important?
The benefits of the European Union
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The benefits of the European Union (video)
Find out more about what the European Union is doing for you.
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What powers does the EU have? (video)
The EU treaties give the European Union certain powers. Learn about the EU’s competences and how it works with its member states.
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Investment, growth, choice: the economic benefits of EU membership (video)
EU membership means being part of one of the world’s biggest single market.
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The EU and the world: why the EU matters (video)
To be part of the EU can be summed up in a few words – we are stronger together! Find out more in our video.
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How does the EU influence global policies? (video)
The EU has a positive impact that reaches far beyond Europe’s borders. Watch the video to find out how.
How the EU works
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The role of Members of the European Parliament (video)
Once elected, Members of the European Parliament have an important job to do. Find out what it involves in our video.
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MEPs' role in shaping EU rules (video)
Parliament plays a central role in EU lawmaking, but voting on new legislation is only a part of it.
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The EU democratic process in under one minute (video)
EU laws are shaped through a democratic process that ensures different views are taken into account.
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The EU and the world: why the EU matters (video)
To be part of the EU can be summed up in a few words – we are stronger together! Find out more in our video.
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How are the members of the European Commission elected? (video)
The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union and Parliament plays a key part in approving its composition.
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What does the European Parliament President do? (video)
Find out about the role and the functions of the President of the European Parliament in our short video.
Interacting with the European Parliament
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How to get in touch with the European Parliament (video)
Connecting with the European Parliament is easy. Find out the different ways to get in touch in our short video.
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Parliament's youth offer: learn about the EU and stand up for democracy (video)
From hands-on experience of European parliamentary democracy to virtual role-playing games, the European Parliament’s youth offer has something for everyone.
Other EU topics explained
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What is the State of the EU address? (video)
In September, the president of the European Commission gives the State of the EU address in the European Parliament.
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EU values explained in one minute
What are the six core values the European Union is based upon and how do they translate into our daily lives?
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How does the EU influence global policies? (video)
The EU has a positive impact that reaches far beyond Europe’s borders. Watch the video to find out how.
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The two sides of the euro coin (video)
All the countries in the eurozone use the same currency, but not all coins are the same. Watch our video to learn about the differences.
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How is EU law enforced? (video)
The EU is based on a common set of rules and values. Watch our video to find out what happens when these rules are broken.