E.U. vision unveiled in von der Leyen's address
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's inaugurual State of the E.U. speech emphasized pandemic recovery and climate change.
European Parliament
The European Parliament is the only directly elected body of the E.U. that shares legislative power with the Council of the European Union. Its members are directly elected by the citizens of E.U. nations, making it a key democratic institution for the union.
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