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 # Terminology
+Unfortunately, technical jargon (and acronyms) is common in the European Union. This page contains the most important terms to know to understand in order of chronological usefulness, followed by an A-Z glossary.
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+## Need-to-know
+### Commission Work-Programme
+The list of legislative projects the EU has for a period of one year. Each year a new programme is announced.
+### Proposal
+A draft for a law, sent by the European Commission to the European Parliament and Council of the European Union.
+### MEP
+Member of the European Parliament, a politician elected to make laws for the EU.
+### Amendments
+Changes to a law written either by MEP's or by representatives in the Council.
+### Report
+A document produced by the European Parliament, containing a set of amendments to a law.
+### Political Group
+A Political Group is the European Equivalent of a political party. It brings together national parties that share similar ideologies. As of 2023 there are seven political groups (from most left-wing to most right-wing): The Left, Greens/EFA, Socialists and Democrats (S&D), Renew, the European People's Party (EPP), European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), and Identity and Democracy (ID).
+### Rapporteur
+The member of Parliament who is in charge of writing a Report on a proposed law. 
+### Shadow-Rapporteur(s)
+Members of Parliament, one from each political group, who negotiate with the rapporteur on the contents of the report.
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+## Glossary