Voters across the European Union go to the polls on May 23 -26,2019 to elect more than 700 MEPs - members of the European Parliament
represent more than 500 million EU citizens from 28 countries.
The last European elections were held in 2014
After the MEPs are elected, most join 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 UK is legally obliged to take part in the elections, unless it approves a by 22 May, enabling it to leave the EU with a deal.
represent more than 500 million EU citizens from 28 countries.
The last European elections were held in 2014
What does the European Parliament do?
The parliament is the only EU institution.After the MEPs are elected, most join 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 .
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 .The UK is legally obliged to take part in the elections, unless it approves a by 22 May, enabling it to leave the EU with a deal.
That looks unlikely, as MPs have already rejected it three times.
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