EU as a political system

Question 1

What is Neo-corporatism?

Answer 1

Involving different interest groups in policy discussions and decisions.

Question 2

What is Social dialogue?

Answer 2

Talks between employers and workers , Influencing EU policies related to employment and social matters.

Question 3

What is Pluralism?

Answer 3

Various interest groups, such as businesses, NGOs, and unions, have the freedom to voice their opinions and influence EU policies

Question 4

What is elitism?

Answer 4

political leaders or economic elites, holds significant power and shapes decision-making within the European Union.

Question 5

What is Spitzenkanditat?

Answer 5

Refer to the lead candidate of a political party in European Parliament elections

Question 6

What does the European Parliament do?

Answer 6

• Reads EC law proposals – may suggest amendments.
• It approves the appointment of Commission President.
• It approves the appointment of Commissioners after public hearings.
• It questions the Council and Commission.
• It can dismiss the whole Commission.

Question 7

Why is EU NOT a state?

Answer 7

countries want to sustain its sovereignty and have their own natinal power

Question 8

Ordinary legislative procedure between - EP and the Council

Answer 8

Neither institutions may adopt legislations without others’s agreement.

Question 9

What is Direct effect?

Answer 9

certain EU laws can be applied directly by individuals and national courts, even without the need for national legislation