European UnionThe European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. A supranational union with a total area of 4,233,255 km2 (1,634,469 sq mi) and an estimated population of just under 452 million as of 2026, its member states generated a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of around €18.802 trillion in 2025, accounting for approximately one sixth of global economic output.
European ParliamentDirectly elected legislature of the European Union10th European ParliamentTypeTypeDe facto lower houseof bicameral legislatureTerm limitsNoneHistoryFounded10 September 1952; 74 years ago (1952-09-10)Preceded byCommon Assembly of the European Coal and Steel CommunityLeadershipPresidentRoberta Metsola, EPPsince 18 January 2022 First Vice-PresidentSabine Verheyen, EPPsince 16 July 2024 Secretary-General Alessandro Chiocchetti, Independentsince 1 January 2023 StructureSeats720Political groups EPP (185) S&D (135) PfE (85) ECR (84) Renew (78) Greens/EFA (53) The Left (44) ESN (27) NI (27) Vacant (1)Committees22BudgetsBudgetary ControlEconomic & Monetary AffairsEmployment & Social AffairsEnvironment, Public Health & Food SafetyIndustry, Research & EnergyInternal Market & Consumer ProtectionTransport & TourismRegional DevelopmentAgriculture & Rural DevelopmentFisheriesCulture & EducationLegal AffairsCivil Liberties, Justice & Home AffairsConstitutional AffairsWomen's Rights & Gender EqualityPetitionsForeign AffairsHuman RightsSecurity & DefenceDevelopmentInternational TradeLength of term5 yearsSalary€8,932.86 monthlyElectionsVoting systemChosen by member state.Systems include: Party list PRSTV in Ireland and Maltade factoFPTP/SMP(only in the German-speakingelectoral college in Belgium)First election7–10 June 1979Last election6–9 June 2024Next election2029MottoIn varietate concordia(United in diversity)Meeting placeLouise Weiss BuildingStrasbourg, FranceEspace LéopoldBrussels, BelgiumWebsiteeuroparl.europa.euConstitutionTreaties of the European UnionThe European Parliament (EP) is one of the two legislative bodies of the European Union (EU) and one of its seven institutions.
List of European Union directivesThis list of European Union Directives is ordered by theme to follow EU law. For a date based list, see the . From 1 January 1992 to 31 December 2014, numbers assigned by the General Secretariat of the Council followed adoption, for instance: Directive 2010/75/EU.
European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCareThe European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) is an agency and partial agreement of the Council of Europe that traces its origins and statutes to the Convention on the Elaboration of a European Pharmacopoeia (an international treaty adopted by the Council of Europe in 1964: ETS 50, Protocol).
Quality control in tissue engineeringThe rapid development in the multidisciplinary field of tissue engineering has resulted in a variety of new and innovative medicinal products, often carrying living cells, intended to repair, regenerate or replace damaged human tissue. Tissue engineered medicinal products (TEMPs) vary in terms of the type and origin of cells and the product’s complexity. As all medicinal products, the safety and efficacy of TEMPs must be consistent throughout the manufacturing process.List of European Union regulationsThis is a partial list of notable European UnionRegulations. Regulations of the European Parliament and of the Council1969Regulation 543/69 of the Council on the harmonization of certain social legislation relating to road transport.European Single Procurement DocumentThe European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) is an electronic self-declaration document to be submitted by suppliers interested in tendering for contracts for the supply of goods, works or services to public bodies located anywhere within the European Union.
Cell (biology)Basic unit of life formsThe cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all forms of life or organisms. The term comes from the Latin word cellula meaning 'small room'. A biological cell basically consists of a semipermeablecell membrane enclosing cytoplasm that contains genetic material. Most cells are only visible under a microscope.
EU Energy Efficiency Directive 2012The Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU (abbreviated EED) is a European Union directive which mandates energy efficiency improvements within the European Union. It was approved on 25 October 2012 and entered into force on 4 December 2012. The directive introduces legally binding measures to encourage efforts to use energy more efficiently in all stages and sectors of the supply chain.
European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal TestingEuropean Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA) promotes the application of the 3Rs principles (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement of animal testing) in meeting regulatory requirements for products such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, soaps, detergents and cosmetics. The EPAA covers research and development, as well as the use of 3Rs approaches in regulatory compliance and communication and dissemination.Good Clinical Practice DirectiveThe Good Clinical Practice Directive (Directive 2005/28/EC of 8 April 2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council) lays down principles and detailed guidelines for good clinical practice as regards conducting clinical trials of medicinal products for human use, as well as the requirements for authorisation of the manufacturing or importation of such products.Cord blood bankA cord blood bank is a facility which stores umbilical cord blood for future use. Both private and public cord blood banks have developed in response to the potential for cord blood in treating diseases of the blood and immune systems. Public cord blood banks accept donations to be used for anyone in need, and as such function like public blood banks. Traditionally, public cord blood banking has been more widely accepted by the medical community.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.