How do I contact the European Parliament?

European Parliament in your country

1. Address. Europe House. 32 Smith Square. London SW1P 3EU.
2. +44 (0)20 7227 4300 (UK)
3. +44 (0) 20 7227 4302 (UK)
4. [email protected].
5. Website.

What is the purpose behind Article 257 TFEU?

According to Article 257 TFEU, Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, may establish specialised courts attached to the General Court to hear and determine at first instance certain classes of action or proceedings brought in specific areas.

Can you visit European Parliament?

Every year about 300,000 people visit the European Parliament. Visits can be made to the Parliament buildings in Strasbourg and Brussels. Citizens can follow the parliamentary sessions and meet Members of the Parliament. Guided tours are given in all official languages of the European Union.

What do MEPs stand for European parliament?

MEP stands for Member of European Parliament. MEPs are elected representatives of the European Parliament and represent a country’s interests in Europe.

Where is headquarter of EU?

Brussels
NARRATOR: Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is also the headquarters of the European Union.

What is Article 267 TFEU?

Article 267 TFEU (ex Article 234 EC) gives the Court of Justice jurisdiction to deliver preliminary rulings on the validity and interpretation of EU law. The primary purpose of Article 267 is to ensure that EU law has the same meaning and effect in all the Member States.

What are EU institutions?

EU Institutions

• European Council. The European Council brings together the heads of state or government of every EU countr and decides on the political direction of the EU.
• Council of the European Union.
• European Commission.
• European Parliament.
• European Court of Justice.
• Court of Auditors.
• European Ombudsman.

Where is EU Parliament located?

Strasbourg
The European Parliament meets annually for about 12 one-week plenary sessions in Strasbourg, France. Most other work (e.g., committee meetings) takes place in Brussels.

How do you join the European Parliament?

When the European Parliament (then known as the Common Assembly of the ECSC) first met in 1952, its members were directly appointed by the governments of member states from among those already sitting in their own national parliaments. Since 1979, however, MEPs have been elected by direct universal suffrage.