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The Citizens of 27 member states, including the U.K. as well as having their unique national identity, are also 'citizens of Europe'. You can read about the European Parliament on their official UK website, beginning with  » this page.

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At the 2004 European Parliament elections, 732 MEPs were elected from the then 25 member states of the EU. With the accession of Romania (35 MEPs) and Bulgaria (18 MEPs), there were an additional 53 MEPs until the June 2009 European elections.

» The European Elections - June 7th 2009

» East Midlands Region candidates

The list of East Midlands Region candidates for the 2009 European Elections (see link above) is based on the information provided by the Regional Returning Officer, Charles Poole (Tel: 0116 299 5960), at the close of nominations on 7th May 2009.

Following the 2009 election, there is now a total of 736 MEPs, (formerly 785) of which 72 (formerly 78) come from the UK. 6 MEP's were previously allocated from the East Midlands. At the June 2009 election, the number of East Midlands MEP's was reduced to 5.

Most of the time, the European Parliament and the MEPs are based in Brussels where its specialist committees meet to scrutinize proposals for new EU laws.

In addition to their growing role as legislators, MEPs approve the appointment of the European Commission, decide the EU budget with the member states, monitor spending, approve international agreements, question EU Commissioners and national Ministers, and appoint the European Ombudsman. Citizens have the right to petition the European Parliament.

Following the 2009 Election, the current East Midlands MEP's are:

Emma McClarkin (Conservative)          [ www.emmamcclarkin.com ]
Roger Helmer (Conservative)                    [ www.rogerhelmer.com ]
Derek Clark (UKIP)                                    [ www.derekclarkmep.eu ]
Bill Newton-Dunn (Liberal Democrats)       [ www.newton-dunn.com ]
Glenis Willmott (Labour)    [ www.gleniswillmott.eu ]

The European Parliament's office in the UK exists to provide information to the public, the media, government, regional agencies and the business community about the role and activities of the Parliament itself and the European Union more generally.

It arranges briefings and seminars, participates in exhibitions, responds to enquiries, facilitates contacts with MEPs, provides speakers, and produces and distributes a range of publications and videos. It maintains a library and reading room which are open to the public.

The European Parliament has two official offices in the U.K.

In England

2 Queen Anne's Gate
London SW1H 9AA
Tel: 020 7227 4300
Fax: 020 7227 4302

Email: eplondon@europarl.eu.int
 

and in Scotland

4 Jackson's Entry
Holyrood Road
Edinburgh EH8 8PJ
Tel : 0131 557 7866
Fax: 0131 557 4977

Email: epedinburgh@europarl.eu.int
 

» Contact the UK Office of the European Parliament

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