40th anniversary of the first European elections by direct universal suffrage

Between 7 and 10 June 1979, European citizens were invited to elect their 410 representatives to the European Parliament for the first time

The European Parliament decides on matters that affect your daily life

The European Parliament makes big decisions: how to grow the economy, how to curb energy use, how to make sure that the food we eat is safe. When you vote, you choose who makes these decisions and what they mean for the sort of world you want to live in.

How do the MEPs in the European Parliament represent me?

Did you know that you elect your member of the European Parliament directly?

European Elections 2019: All you need to know

The European Parliament, elected by you, is the world’s only directly elected trans-national assembly. It represents your interests at the European level. See how to vote in the European Parliament elections and find all info regarding the EU elections 2019.

What-Europe-Does-For-Me.eu

Created by the European Parliament Research Service, this website shows what the European Union (EU) does and the impact it has on us all, both in our everyday lives and our regions.

Tackling harassment

Parliament is calling for EU rules to tackle mobbing and sexual harassment both online and offline. Read our interview with Pina Picierno, the MEP in charge, to find out more about the measures being proposed.

The single digital gateway

On Thursday, the internal market committee will vote on an agreement for the single digital gateway. It aims to give people and businesses online access to information and would for example allow them to apply for study loans, register a car, or request a residence certificate.

Parliament is asking to clarify legal aspects of 3D printing

Although 3D printing is creating opportunities for companies, the possible legal issues need to be taken into account before it can be fully integrated in our lives.

Nominations for the Lux Film Prize 2018

Since 2007, the European Parliament has been handing out the Lux Film Prize every year. Discover the 10 films that have been nominated for the 2018 edition.

EP work

Facebook, Hungary and cultural heritage conference.

How MEPs propose to fight resistance to antibiotics

Every year 700,000 people die worldwide due to resistance to antibiotics. European Parliament is calling for stricter limits on the sale of antibiotics as well as better precautions to prevent infections.

Iran: MEPs criticise US for withdrawing from deal to reduce nuclear threat

MEPs have hit out at the US during a plenary debate on 12 June for withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal, which they say is needed to maintain peace in the region.

Better working conditions for truck drivers, anniversary of the Sakharov Prize and measures to create a safe online environment for all

Better working conditions for truck drivers, anniversary of the Sakharov Prize and measures to create a safe online environment for all are on the European Parliament's agenda this week.

Tackling mileage fraud on used cars

Odometer tampering in second-hand vehicles is costing businesses and consumers billions of euros every year.

This week in Parliament: from posted workers' rights to anti-dumping

Catch MEPs deciding on equal pay measures for posted workers and tough anti-dumping rules as well as debating the EU's next long-term budget.

In front of the European Parliament in Brussels

Why is this huge whale made from plastic in front of the European Parliament in Brussels?

The European Parliament

This week the monthly European Parliament plenary assembly takes place in Strasbourg. Want to explain to relatives and friends what the European Parliament is in very simple words? Show them this 44'' video!

Next European Parliament elections: 23-26 May 2019

The Council of the European Union has agreed that it wants the next European Parliament elections to take place on 23-26 May 2019. The Parliament will now be consulted before dates are officialised.

How European Parliament will look like after Brexit

1) MEP numbers to be cut from 751 to 705 after Brexit.

2) 46 of the 73 UK seats freed up by Brexit available for possible EU enlargement.

3) 27 UK seats to be shared out among 14 under-represented EU countries.