The European Parliament
The European Parliament is directly elected by citizens of the 28 EU member countries. It is made up of 751 elected Members (MEPs). 73 of them are from the UK. Elections take place across the EU every five years under a system of proportional representation.
Your MEPs have the power to make European laws in nearly all areas of EU activity, together with Council of the European Union. The European Parliament also approves the budget of the European Union, elects the European Commissioners and the Commission President and has the power to sack the whole body of Commissioners.
The Liaison Office in the UK
. Our job is to raise awareness of the European Parliament (EP) and the EU generally, and to encourage you to vote in European parliamentary elections. We are not politicians (that's the task of your MEPs) and are not there to influence your views about the EU. We have offices in London and in Edinburgh. See more |
#EUandME
. We all have things that we’re passionate about: from training to travelling, surfing the internet to saving the world. Living in the European Union provides endless opportunities to do what you love – wherever that may lead. EU legislation and initiatives can help unlock your potential and ignite your inspiration, giving you the tools to pursue your passion. Want to expand your horizons? Well, it all comes down to EU and me. See more |
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Enquiries & FAQs
. We handle many enquiries from the general public about the European Parliament, its procedures and documentation. Here are some of the most frequestly asked questions and how to contact us to ask more. See more |
Visiting us
. The European Parliament welcomes visitors, both individual and in organised groups, to its premises in its three places of work: Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg. See more |
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Publications & Resources
. Download promotional items, booklets and other resources, or order hard copies to be posted to your UK address free of charge. There may be limits on the quantities of some items. See more |
Working with us
. Whether you're looking to become a civil servant, to tender for work or to do an internship with us, there are many ways in which you can work with us. See more |