Fun Facts Flashcards
Which country was specifically named in the treaty of Rome ?
Algeria.
France insisted to mention Algeria specifically in the treaty of Rome as a way to “glue” it to France and to avoid it’s independence. Algeria’s war for independence was actually ongoing during the negotiations of the treaty.
The treaty includes a specific “protocol for the application of the regime to Algeria and the over Sea territories of the French Republic.”
Which two other referenda took place in the year 1975 before the referendum in the UK to stay in the EEC?
1) France was voting on enlargement -> should UK join?
2) Wales was voting on whether pubs should be open on Sundays. (Apparently the first referendum in the UK. As a consequence some people said, if we vote on this question something of more impact on our life like the membership in EEC should also be decided with a referendum.)
When does the Parliament meet after an election?
After every election, Parliament shall meet,
without requiring to be convened, on the first
Tuesday after expiry of an interval of one month
In accordance with
Article 229(1) TFEU, Parliament shall also meet,
without requiring to be convened, on the second
Tuesday in March each year
Who issues our money?
The ECB has the exclusive right to authorise the
issue of euro banknotes. Member States may issue
euro coins subject to the ECB’s approval of the
volume of the issue (Article 128 TFEU).
What is Green paper?
What is a white paper?
Green Papers are published by the European Commission to stimulate discussion with interested parties at European level. They may lead to proposals for EU
action outlined in White Papers.
Commission White Papers are documents containing proposals for EU action in a specific area. In some cases they follow a Green Paper published to launch a consultation process at European level.
When a White Paper is favourably received by the Council, it can lead to an action programme for the Union in the area
concerned.
When was the official journal published for the first time?
30 December 1952
What is a written declaration in the EP context?
A written declaration is a text of a maximum of 200 words on a matter falling within the European Union’s sphere of activities, submitted by up to five MEPs. If
signed by majority of the MEPs, it is forwarded to the institution to which it is addressed. MEPs can use written declarations to launch or relaunch a debate on a
subject that comes within the EU’s remit.
