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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European Parliament

Harborne was also a registered named lobbyist at the European Parliament for the Digital Currencies Governance Group, for which Tether was a founder member, for seven months from September 2020.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

A European Parliament committee had already given its green light but that approval was challenged and there was a call for an assembly vote.

From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026

The appeals court ruled Tuesday that Le Pen illegally used millions of euros in EU funding that was earmarked for assistants helping lawmakers in the European Parliament with their work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

All of them were found guilty of diverting European Parliament money, which judge Michèle Agi said should be considered as public funds.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

The European Parliament, acting on a recommendation from the Council which shall act by a qualified majority, shall give a discharge to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the budget.

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