Unless a strong European parliament and executive are created, any enlargement would make this situation even worse and probably irreversible.

French leaders are leery of a stronger parliament, fearing it would reduce France's influence.

Opening political life in Eastern Europe to several parties and to stronger parliaments is one thing.

A functioning political realm refers to a strong parliament with effective political parties.

At the same time they emphasised the need for a strong parliament and a government that would be responsible to it.

Jamtamót has developed into a strong regional parliament.

It introduced a strong parliament to the country, reducing the power of the historically strong president.

The primary controversy concerned whether to have a strong president or a strong parliament.

The Congress now elected the Supreme Soviet, which became a full-time parliament, much stronger than before.

I think we need not only a strong parliament but also a strong presidency.