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Grafik zeigt einige Schlüsselzahlen der Wahl zum Europa Parlament.
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Europa Wahlen in Zahlen

May 23, 2019 - May 26, 2019 - Wähler gehen zu den Urnen um ein neues Parlament zu wählen, das mehr als 500 Millionen Personen in allen 28 EU Mitgliedsstaaten vertreten wird.

For five years, members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will pass laws proposed by the European Commission, subject to approval by national governments in the EU Council.

National contingents range in size from 96 seats for Germany to the minimum six each for tiny Cyprus, Estonia, Luxembourg and Malta.

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.

The Council approves a law if there is a qualified majority: at least 55% of members (16 out of 28 states) and representing at least 65% of the EU population.

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PUBLISHED: 17/05/2019; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Getty Images
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