Date: July 3, 2008 Creator: Archick, Kristin Description: The
785-member, directly elected European Parliament (EP) is a key
institution of the 27-member European Union (EU). Once limited
to being a consultative assembly, the EP has accumulated more
power over time. Currently, it plays a role in the EU's
legislative and budgeting processes, and exercises general
supervision over other EU bodies. Ties between the EP and the
U.S. Congress are long-standing, and EPCongressional exchanges
are expected to continue in the second session of the 110th
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