They are known as MEPs. They are elected from the countries that are members of the organisation that is known as the European Union for a 5 year term.
Members of European Parliament or MEPs
directly elected by the citizens of the EU
Estonia has 6 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) representing the country in the European Parliament.
They are elected directly by EU citizens.
Europe does not have a parliament as such. Europe consists of over 50 countries, each of which has its own Parliament. There is an organisation called the European Union, which has 28 of Europe's countries as members. It has a parliament which is simply known as the European Parliament.
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs)
Yes, all members of the European Union are democracies with their own parliaments.
Definitely not- they are elected by popular consent and serve a five year term of office. The European Parliament is a democratic institution- it's members are elected like in a country's national elections, not appointed by an outside body.
Bulgaria in total 18 seats after 2009 election (same number like Austria)
They differ in composition and purpose. The European Parliament consists of Members of European Parliament elected directly by European Union citizens, it is a legislative body that also acts as a check on the other institutions. The European Council is composed of the various heads of states of the EU member states and it's purpose is to provide direction to the legislative bodies.
The United Kingdom (which includes England) and France are both members of the European Community and are represented at the European Parliament.
In the 2014 elections, which set up the European Parliament for its current 5 year term, Belgium has 21 seats.