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

I chatted to him in the gossip-filled, overcrowded cafe at the European Parliament in Brussels.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

The European Parliament is set on Tuesday to give a final sign off to implement a tariff deal with the United States as it seeks to close a volatile chapter of transatlantic trade relations.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

The organisers of the petition told AFP they were not giving up, and hoped to get the European Parliament to override the commission's decision.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, said the EU learned to be “the boring partner” with the U.S. amid new trade duties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The President of the Council shall inform the European Parliament of the decision taken.

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