This article offers three different perspectives on the changing role and behaviour of the European Parliament as seen by 'insiders'. The first concentrates on the overall success of the Parliament in transforming its constitutional position. The second contrasts the dominant position of...

In May 2014, EU citizens will vote in the most important European Parliament elections to date. With the new powers allocated to it by the Lisbon Treaty, the new European Parliament will shape EU policies in many important areas and will elect the President of the Commission. However, public...