Political groups in the European Parliament

Learn more about how the European Parliament is organised by political group

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The European Parliament is an important institution within the European Union (EU). It is made up of 751 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from 28 Member States. The European Parliament is the only EU institution whose members are directly elected by European citizens. European Parliament elections are held every five years, most recently on 23-26 May 2019..

Seating in the European Parliament is organised not by nationality but by political group.

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