[shjake]

The EU parliament doesn’t directly appoint the EU government and it can’t propose new legislation. They just approve what’s sent to them.

[peoplefromibiza]

> They just approve what’s sent to them.

They can say no, the same way electors could vote whoever they like as president of the USA.

It doesn't make the POTUS any less an elected figure.

p.s. EU single state Parliaments are elected too, they don't come from space.