In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article I 20 (2) of the Constitution, the European Council shall adopt a European decision determining the composition of the European Parliament sufficiently in advance of the 2009 European Parliament elections.
I gcomhréir leis an dara fomhír d'Airteagal I-20(2) den Bhunreacht, glacfaidh an Chomhairle Eorpach, cinneadh Eorpach lena socrófar comhdhéanamh Pharlaimint na hEorpa, tamall fada go leor roimh thoghcháin Pharlaimint na hEorpa i 2009.