Welcome to the European Parliament! As an important forum for political debate and decision-making at the EU level, we represent the interests of the people by directly elected Members of the European Parliament from all Member States. Our main goals are to shape EU law-making, ensure democratic functioning of EU institutions, and promote the rights of individuals.

As a co-legislator with the Council, we have the power to adopt and amend legislative proposals as well as decide on the EU budget. We also supervise the work of the Commission and other EU bodies, while collaborating with national parliaments to gather input.

We function as an international, multilingual political institution, with clear procedures and rules to ensure effective operation. Additionally, we actively support democracy, freedom of speech, and fair elections globally.

Over the years, our legislative and budgetary powers have grown, allowing us to shape the direction of the European project and advocate for democracy and human rights worldwide.

If you want to stay informed or get involved, visit our website to ask questions, submit petitions, find documents, apply for traineeships, and more. Join us in shaping the future of Europe!