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MEPs seek powers to force resignation of single commissioners
EUOBSERVER - The European Parliament is set for new political powers allowing it to seek the resignation of an individual European Commissioner, following a working relations agreement sealed earlier this week by senior MEPs and commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso.
Due to be voted on 9 February, the draft power-sharing deal suggests that Mr Barroso must "seriously consider" whether to ask an individual commissioner to step down if parliament withdraws its confidence. If he chooses not to let the commissioner go he then has to explain his reasoning before MEPs. - read more.
Due to be voted on 9 February, the draft power-sharing deal suggests that Mr Barroso must "seriously consider" whether to ask an individual commissioner to step down if parliament withdraws its confidence. If he chooses not to let the commissioner go he then has to explain his reasoning before MEPs. - read more.
EU deal gives Parliament extended powers
European Commission President José Manuel Barroso has agreed to new terms in the European Parliament's relations with the EU executive, giving the assembly more power to scrutinise laws and raise its profile vis-à-vis member states. - read more.
What is the European Commission?
The European Commission acts as an executive of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union's treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union. - read more.
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Democracy means power to the people. And knowledge is power. What kind of power is it when you put to a referendum an intricate question to some people who have no clue about what is being discussed? Is it really democracy when the public opinion dwells in the dark, abused and fooled by random EU sceptic prophets ...
Why the EU is important for Europe and the World pt 2 - by EUR
The European Union, and its predecessor the European Economic Community, have brought the member states closer together through political and economic integration. The divisions that have led nations to war in the past, have ...
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