 The question of which was the first to campaign transnationally is the subject of some debate, with the European Greens stating that they were the first in 2004.New parties that aspired to pan-European status during the 2009 elections include Newropeans, Europe United, Europe – Democracy – Esperanto and Libertas Party Limited.The role for pan-European political parties has been expanded by changes enacted by the European Commission in 2007 under the direction of Margot Wallström.