Yup, for me EU democracy looks like Roman Republic democracy at the turn of eras. People living at the times of First Triumvirate (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Triumvirate) also thought that they live in democracy, they could vote and choose their representatives. Yet, as we know today, no decision could have been made without agreement of Julius Caesar, Gnaeus Magnus and Marcus Crassus.
The whole eu-institutions look like a benevolent dictator would like to have a democratic fassade.
Lots of talk, and big halls to have a speakers corner in. And at the end of day, the important decisions are mady by people who are not actually part of the process.
