European Union Institutions Flashcards
What are the three procedures “Parliament shares its legislative power with the Council of the European Union?
“The ordinary procedure: Both the Parliament and the Council must assent to the legislation. Legislation cannot be adopted if it is opposed by either institution. This places the Parliament on an equal footing with the Council in the majority of matters within the EU.
The consultation procedure: The Council must consult the Parliament; however, the Council is not bound by the Parliament’s opinion, as under this procedure the Council alone has legislative power.
The consent procedure: For particularly important decisions (e.g., EU enlargement), the Parliament’s consent is required”
What does the Council do
amend proposal before they are adopted.
concluding international agreements that have been negotiated by the commission.
When was the European Commission created and by which treaty?
1965, Merger Treaty
what is the executive body of the EU
European Commission
who else can propose legislation besides the Commission
The Parliament and The Council under special circumstances can propose legislation together,
What powers do Articles 226 and 228, TFEU and *Article 230 and 232
Legal and administrative action
impose a fine against a member state
*supervisory powers over other institutions
How is the commissioner elected and who appoints them?
Each member state nominates their own commissioner; needs the Parliaments approval for appointment
When were data protections rules reformed and what laws were reformed?
2012 - GDPR and LEPD by commissioner
When was the CJEU establish, where and what treaty
(1951), Luxemburg, Treaty of Paris
