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Qui élit les députés européens ?Who elects the Members of the European Parliament?

Answer

Les citoyens européens, au suffrage universel directEuropean citizens, by direct universal suffrage

Explanation

Since 1979, Members of the European Parliament have been elected directly by the citizens of the European Union.

Source: Traité sur l'Union européenne, article 14Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. Les députés de chaque pays membreThe members of parliament of each member country
  2. Les chefs d'État et de gouvernementThe heads of state and government
  3. Les citoyens européens, au suffrage universel directEuropean citizens, by direct universal suffrage
  4. La Commission européenneThe European Commission

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