What does the European Parliament do?
The parliament is the only directly-elected EU institution. After the MEPs are elected, most join bigger political groups in the EU parliament. The main job of the EU parliament is to pass laws, working with ministers from the member states, who are collectively known as the Council. MEPs also monitor the work of the European Commission, which drafts EU laws and enforces EU rules.
Is the UK in or out of these elections?
The UK voted to leave the EU in 2016 – and was expected to leave by 29 March 2019 – but UK politicians have been unable to agree an exit deal.The UK is legally obliged to take part in the elections, unless it approves a Withdrawal Agreement by 22 May, enabling it to leave the EU with a deal. That looks unlikely, as MPs have already rejected it three times.
Written by Laurence Peter and produced by David Brown, Steven Connor and Joy Roxas
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