The European Parliament 2009-14 : Five years’ work in figures

This “At a glance” infographic aims to give a succinct picture of some of the activities undertaken by the European Parliament over the most recent term, from July 2009 to date.

The Parliament adopts its positions by voting in plenary session on legislative and budgetary texts, as well as on owninitiative reports and other resolutions. EP committees prepare the ground, with detailed consideration of draft legislation and public hearings on key issues. Oral and written questions can be asked to the other institutions. The Parliament also devotes considerable energy to working with Member States’ national parliaments, often in joint meetings on specific policies. In the course of the legislative process, representatives of EP committees meet frequently with their counterparts in the Council of Ministers and the European Commission, in so-called ‘trilogue’ negotiations.

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Activity in plenary sessions

Working with partners and citizens

The European Parliament’s legislative activity

Activity in committees

Annual cost of the EP per inhabitant, compared with some national parliaments

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