European Parliament

American  

noun

1. a deliberative and legislative assembly of the European Community that advises member nations on policy matters.

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European Parliament British  

noun

1. the assembly of the European Union in Strasbourg. It consists of 626 directly elected members and its role is largely advisory

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Example Sentences

He "meets many ambassadors as part of his duties as head of the RN party and as leader of a group in the European Parliament," the person said.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

If an appeals court in July bars the 57-year-old from public office over an alleged fake jobs scam in European Parliament, Bardella, 30, is expected to run in her place.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The tariff cuts require approval from the European Parliament to take effect, a process that began last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Tisza went on to win elections to the European Parliament, with Magyar leading the campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

To this end, the exchange of information between the national Parliaments and the European Parliament should be stepped up.

From The Treaty of the European Union, Maastricht Treaty, 7th February, 1992 by European Union