= European Parliament = The '''European Parliament''' is a component of the EU legislative branch. <> ---- == Composition == ---- == History == ---- == Powers == The European Parliament elects the [[WorldHistory/EuropeanUnion/EuropeanCommission|president of the European Commission]] (subject to nomination by the [[WorldHistory/EuropeanUnion/EuropeanCouncil|European Council]]). With a two thirds majority, they can also dismiss the entire European Commission with a vote of no confidence. ---- CategoryRicottone