Lecture 2 Flashcards
1
Q
which 2 persons were the starters of the EC
A
Jean Monet and Robert Schuman
2
Q
In what year the commission was established?
A
in 1967 with the merger treaty
3
Q
What kind of organization was it aimed to be?
A
a supranational organization
4
Q
What are the 5 main components of the European Commission?
A
The college of commissioners the president of the commission The directorates general and services advisory committees secretariat
5
Q
Who is the current president of the European Commission?
A
Ursula von der Leyen
6
Q
Since when is the current president of the European Commission at the top?
A
Since December 2019
7
Q
What are the main priorities of the current president of the European commission?
A
- a european green deal
- europe fit for the digital age
- economy that works for the peopl;e
- new push for european democracy
- promoting the european way of lige
- negotiate a deal with britain
8
Q
How is the EC president elected?
A
By a simple majority vote
9
Q
What are the 4 powers of the commission
A
- initation
- implementation
- EU budget
- external relations
