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European Parliament

Description

The European Parliament is the directly elected parliamentary institution of the European Union (EU). It represents the citizens of the EU and has the power to pass legislation, approve the EU budget, and oversee the work of the European Commission.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1 - Political Institution:

In this sense, the European Parliament refers to the legislative body of the European Union, composed of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from all member states.

Example sentence: The European Parliament plays a crucial role in shaping the laws and policies of the European Union.

Sense 2 - Physical Location:

This sense refers to the building where the plenary sessions and committee meetings of the European Parliament take place.

Example sentence: The plenary session of the European Parliament will be held at the Strasbourg headquarters.

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