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FAQ

All you want to know about the European elections: why you should vote, when to vote, who you can vote for. All the information and more , just follow the links.

 

institutions

From June 4 until June 7 Europeans elect their new Parliament, but the European Union is of course much more than just the Parliament. Find out all about the Commission, the Council, the Court of Justice…

 

history

The Union of the 27 members started out as a Union of six. Retrace the history of the European Union since its Foundation in 1957 until the discussion about the Lisbon Treaty.

 

Major political groups

Nobody had forseen the formation of the political groups in 1957, but they play an essential role in the daily life of the Parliament. Find out who they are.

 

Milestones 2004 - 2009

Bolkestein, REACH, mobile phones – the last five years have been really busy ones for the European Parliament. Lots of projects have been discussed in the chamber – see a summary of what has made the headlines since 2004.

 

Results

Which country sends how many MEPs? Who won in 1999? What party is the strongest in what country? Check out the results so far.

 

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