The European Parliament is composed of 705 members (MEPs) from each of the 27 member states in broad proportion to their population. The UK had an entitlement of 73 European Parliament seats. Of this, Northern Ireland returned three MEPs by an election held every five years before Brexit., 31 January 2020..
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Much of the legislation developed and debated by the Houses of Parliament at Westminster originates from Europe.
The UK Parliament receives copies of EU documents which are then considered by the scrutiny committees in the Commons and the Lords. The EU has the authority to apply legislation in the UK but actually putting it into action may require Parliament to pass new or amended legislation.
Much of the legislation developed and debated by the Oireachtas originates from Europe.
Below are some links to webpages looking at the role the EU has outsdie Europe or how the EU is viewed by other countries.
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