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Lawfare Daily: The EU Parliamentary Elections and What’s Ahead with Molly Reynolds, Tara Varma, and Sophie Roehse

May 28, 2024
Brookings experts Molly Reynolds, Tara Varma, and Sophie Roehse discuss the upcoming EU Parliamentary elections and their implications on European and U.S. politics, including the war in Ukraine, relations with China, and asylum seekers. They delve into the EU's legislative functions, national party elections, far-right party strategies, and transatlantic security challenges.
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Quick takeaways

  • The European Parliament impacts European policy through direct elections and collaboration with other EU institutions.
  • The EU's stance towards China balances economic interests with transatlantic cooperation and shared values.

Deep dives

EU Parliament and Legislative Role

The European Parliament functions as one of the two legislative institutions within the European Union, along with the Council of the EU. It plays a crucial role in revising and amending legislation, approving new laws, and ensuring democratic legitimacy through direct elections by citizens. The Parliament collaborates with the European Commission and the European Council but does not have legislative initiative. Its 720 seats, allocated based on population sizes of member states, directly impact European policy.

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