1. The European Parliament The European Parlament is elected by the citizens of the European Union to represent their interests. Its origins go back to the 1950s and since 1979 its members have been directly elected by the people they rapresent.

5. Proposes legislation and manage action programmes

6. Is responsible for implementing the decisions made by the Parliament and the Council

7. Executes the budget

8. Is appointed every five years

10. They are committed to acting in the interest of the Union as a whole and not taking instructions from national governments

11. A cura di... Michela Montesi Elettra Monaci Germano Gabbianelli Elisa Garganese Francesco Aiello Chiara Tumbarello 2b