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

In January, the group submitted a petition featuring nearly 1.3 million signatures to the European Commission, triggering a public hearing in the European Parliament in April.

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

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

The EU's cybersecurity rules will become law once they are approved by member states and the European Parliament.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

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

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