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European Parliament: from first direct elections to Lisbon Treaty powers (1979–2009)

European Parliament: from first direct elections to Lisbon Treaty powers (1979–2009)

  1. First direct European Parliament elections held

    Labels: European Parliament, Direct Elections
  2. Single European Act signed (Luxembourg)

    Labels: Single European, Luxembourg
  3. Single European Act enters into force

    Labels: Single European, European Parliament
  4. Maastricht Treaty signed (Treaty on European Union)

    Labels: Maastricht Treaty, Treaty on
  5. Maastricht Treaty enters into force; co-decision introduced

    Labels: Maastricht Treaty, Co-decision
  6. First post-enlargement Parliament elected in 2004 vote

    Labels: 2004 EP, EU-25