The inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden has brought a new wave of hope for reinvigorating the transatlantic relationship. The EU has already capitalized on this enthusiasm by offering fresh proposals for EU-U.S. collaboration while raising its ambitions to boost its international role and shape global policies.

In May 2019, citizens of the European Union will elect a new European parliament. How will the EU be governed after the election, and how might the new parliament impact the EU’s agenda over the next five years and its potential effects on the transatlantic relationship?