15 years in the past in the present day, the Lisbon Treaty got here into power. What does it imply for you?

This milestone aimed to make the EU more democratic, more efficient and better able to address global problems with one voice.

It gave Parliament the power to:
* shape laws in 40+ areas
* decide on international agreements
* vote for the President of the European Commission
* oversee other EU institutions’ work
* make decisions on the EU budget

The Lisbon Treaty also introduced the citizens’ initiative, which allows people to ask for new policy proposals.