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 coach was "paid by the European Parliament from the budget allocated to MEPs", the complaint added.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

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

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

Meanwhile, in Milan, thousands of supporters of the Patriots for Europe party, a right-wing grouping in the European Parliament, gathered for a rally.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

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

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