* Number of representatives as laid down by Article 11 AA A/FIN/SWE in the version resulting from Article 5 of AD AA A/FIN/SWE.

3. The European Parliament shall draw up proposals for elections by direct universal suffrage in accordance with a uniform procedure in all Member States. ( ** )

( ** ) See also on this point Article 7( 1 ) and ( 2 ) of the Act concerning the election of the representatives of the European Parliament.

The Council shall, acting unanimously after obtaining the assent of the European Parliament, which shall act by a majority of its component members, lay down the appropriate provisions, which it shall recommend to Member States for adoption in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements. ( * )

( * ) Second subparagraph as amended by Article G( 40 ) TEU.

Article 138a ( ** )

( ** ) As inserted by Article G( 41 ) TEU. /P>

Political parties at European level are important as a factor for integration within the Union. They contribute to forming a European awareness and to expressing the political will of the citizens of the Union.

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