European Parliament Dynamics and Diversity

The video discusses the lack of diversity in EU institutions, highlighting that ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the European Parliament. Sajid Karim, a former MEP, shares his views on the worsening diversity over 15 years. A report shows that while minorities make up 10% of the EU population, only 5% are elected to the Parliament. Brexit will further reduce diversity as ethnic minority MEPs leave. The Green Party has gained more seats, while the selection of the next EU Commission president is complicated by a diverse party spread.

What is a major criticism of the European Union's institutions?

• They are too diverse.

• They have too many representatives.

• They do not reflect the diversity of EU member states.

• They are too focused on economic issues.

Who is Sajid Karim?

• A member of the European Commission

• A leader of the Czech Pirate Party

• A British Pakistani member of the European Parliament

• The President of the European Council

According to the European Network Against Racism, what percentage of the EU population is made up of racial and ethnic minorities?

• 20%

• 5%

• 15%

• 10%

What is the expected impact of Britain's exit from the EU on the European Parliament's diversity?

• It will double the diversity.

• It will decrease diversity.

• It will have no impact.

• It will increase diversity.

What percentage of those directly employed by the European Commission and the European Council are from ethnic minority backgrounds?

• 15%

• 1%

• 5%

• 10%

How many members does the Greens group have in the new European Parliament?

• 50

• 60

• 80

• 74

Which parties have newly elected members joining the Greens?

• British Conservative Party and French Socialist Party

• Czech Pirate Party and left-leaning German politicians

• Polish Law and Justice Party and Hungarian Fidesz

• Italian Democratic Party and Spanish People's Party

Who is starting a tour to gauge support for candidates hoping to become the next EU Commission president?

• Sajid Karim

• Marine Le Pen

• Donald Tusk

• Nigel Farage

What is complicating the selection process for the next EU Commission president?

• A spread of parties elected into the European Parliament

• A shortage of funds

• A unanimous decision requirement

• A lack of candidates

Which far-right party leader is not joining the group of Matthias Albini and Marine Le Pen?

• Yaroslav Kaczynski

• Donald Tusk

• Sajid Karim

• Nigel Farage