A Dane who lives in an amusement park. A Gypsy who vows to ban short-distance air travel. A Pole who wants to turn the European Parliament into a brothel.
Europe has elected 751 people to five-year terms as members of European Parliament, or MEPs. The vast majority of the seats were won by traditional parties, but the election also saw an eclectic group of outsiders win seats. Here are some of their stories:
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