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Can the European Parliament be regarded as an effective legislative? The European parliament 'first constituted as the assembly of the European coal and steal community' (Nugent, 2006), is the parliamentary body of the European Union. Since 1979, Member have been elected every five years by the citizens of the European Union member states, there are currently 732 members of European parliament (MEPs). The number of MEP's that each member state has is directly proportionate to the population and size of that state. The president is elected by an absolute majority vote, and 'directs its activities and acts as it's representative.' (European parliament, 2006). General opinion of the parliament is that it is an ineffectual institution; this essay will attempt to discuss whether this reputation is justified, discussing the various powers the parliament possesses and whether they are tantamount to an effective legislative. The parliament exercises its power, as with national...

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