The European Parliament2012

This guide presents an overview of the parliamentary and administrative structure of the European Parliament in order to familiarise members and administrators of new and emerging democracies parliaments with the political and secretarial management aspects of the parliamentary machinery. It touches upon the statutes of members, their salary and allowances, the role and financing of the political groups, the organisation of the parliamentary agenda, the management of committees, the organisation chart of the secretariat, the selection procedure of its administrators, and many other aspects necessary within a parliamentary organisation -- EU Bookshop.