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The European Parliament is the directly elected legislative body of the European Union (EU), representing over 400 million citizens across its member states. It works alongside the European Commission and the Council of the European Union to draft, debate, and pass laws, approve budgets, and oversee other EU institutions, playing a key role in shaping EU policies and ensuring democratic accountability.