The European elections are approaching (June 6-9), one of the few moments in which the European Union takes on the appearance of a polis. The European Parliament is the place where European plurality (of parties, organizations, social groups) and its diversity (of peoples, cultures, languages) shines most strongly.
The EP, despite having expanded its functions over the years, does not have the power to present bills and only participates in the annual legislative program of the European Commission. The presence of the EP has been felt as a counterpoint to the Commission and its frequent attempt to replace the government of men with theGovernment of numbers.