In most countries, the protocol of the head of state comes before all others, however in the EU the Parliament is listed as the first institution, and hence the protocol of its President comes before any other European, or national, protocol.
The protocol of the head of state comes before all others. This is in most countries. The Parliament is listed as the first institution. This was in most countries in the EU. This was however. The protocol of its President comes before any other European, or national, protocol. This is in most countries.