In June MEPs backed a reduction in the number of Parliament seats from 751 to 705, in the wake of Brexit. Some 27 of the UK's 73 seats will be redistributed to other countries after the next European elections, while the remaining 46 will be kept for future enlargements.



MEPs continue to take a strong line on Brexit. In March, they called for joint commitments on citizens’ rights, financial obligations and the Irish border issue to be translated into an orderly withdrawal agreement, which must be completed before a possible transition period. Check our video for more information about the Parliament´s role in the ongoing Brexit negotiations.