Europe
Information about the European Union and its institutions for UK citizens. Articles cover the EU Parliament, single currency and how European decisions affect daily life.
Other European Institutions
The European Commission and other EU institutions wield serious power despite not being directly elected, often shaping policy more than the Parliament itself.
The European Parliament
The European Parliament brings together 705 elected representatives from all 27 EU countries to represent their constituents across Europe.
The Role of an MEP
MEPs represent constituents and help pass laws for the European Union, working similarly to UK MPs but across all EU countries.
The Single Currency
The Euro is used by 15 EU countries and managed by the European Central Bank, affecting over 500 million people across the Eurozone.
What Europe Means for Ordinary People
EU laws shape everyday life in Europe, from metric measurements to consumer rules that affect how you shop and work.
What Is the EU?
A straightforward look at what the European Union is, how it's organised, and why it matters to its 27 member states.