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What is the role of the President of the European Parliament?

  • Head of State

  • Chief Diplomat

  • Principal legislator

  • Presiding officer

Answer

The President of the European Parliament is the presiding officer, responsible for overseeing parliamentary debates and ensuring the smooth running of the institution. They represent the Parliament in its external relations and sign off on adopted legislation before it can enter into force. The President is elected by a majority of votes from Parliament's Members for a two-and-a-half-year term, renewable once.
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