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

The digital euro cannot be created without the rules underpinning the project being approved by the EU capitals and the European Parliament.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

"If they were in good faith, Le Canon Français would never have accepted Stérin as an investor. But they did - they took his money," says Emma Fourreau, an LFI member of the European Parliament.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The proposals require negotiation and approval by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

EU lawmaker Melissa Camara, a lesbian member of the European Parliament group working for LGBTIQ+ rights, told AFP the commission's response was a step in the right direction.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The President of the EMI may, at the request of the European Parliament or on his own initiative, be heard by the competent Committees of the European Parliament.

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