EU Parliament: start treaty change now

Laws as envisioned by the The EU’s directly elected legislative body comprised of 705 members. It is involved in policymaking but it does not have the power to propose new legislation. European Parliament, no more Hungary blocking sanctions against Russia because of their de facto veto power. This is what Members of the The EU’s directly elected legislative body comprised of 705 members. It is involved in policymaking but it does not have the power to propose new legislation. European Parliament want for the future of the EU. In a A non-binding political text adopted by an institution (e.g. the Parliament) expressing a position on a topic or assessing an event, possibly demanding action. resolution adopted on Thursday, 9 June, they ask the heads of EU The 27 countries that are part of the EU. See the list of all members here. Member States to cooperate in triggering the process of treaty change that would strengthen the EU by increasing its powers, giving the Parliament more rights and abolishing unanimous voting in the An institution representing the Member States’ interests. Either comprised of the heads of government (European Council) or more frequently the ministers (Council of the EU) meeting in different constellations depending on the policy area. Involved in policy-making, often together with the European Parliament. Council. 

These proposals are a result of the A year-long series of events and fora to discuss the future of the EU involving civil society, local, regional and national authorities, as well as policymakers. Concluded in May 2022. Conference on the Future of Europe, which brought together civil society and policymakers to come up with ideas for the future of the EU. For the treaties to be changed, however, the agreement of Parliament and An institution representing the Member States’ interests. Either comprised of the heads of government (European Council) or more frequently the ministers (Council of the EU) meeting in different constellations depending on the policy area. Involved in policy-making, often together with the European Parliament. Council is necessary and follows a special procedure (we previously explained that here).

The A non-binding political text adopted by an institution (e.g. the Parliament) expressing a position on a topic or assessing an event, possibly demanding action. resolution adopted with 355 votes in favour now demands that the European An institution representing the Member States’ interests. Either comprised of the heads of government (European Council) or more frequently the ministers (Council of the EU) meeting in different constellations depending on the policy area. Involved in policy-making, often together with the European Parliament. Council set up a Convention to discuss the proposed treaty changes.

Changing the way things are done

One main demand of A Member of the European Parliament (MEP) is a person who has been elected to serve as a representative in the European Parliament. MEPs is to substitute A type of vote used by the Council. All members have to vote in favour or abstain for a decision to be adopted. unanimity voting in the An institution representing the Member States’ interests. Either comprised of the heads of government (European Council) or more frequently the ministers (Council of the EU) meeting in different constellations depending on the policy area. Involved in policy-making, often together with the European Parliament. Council with A type of vote used by the Council. At least 55% of Member States representing at least 65% of the EU’s population have to vote in favour for a decision to be adopted. qualified majority voting in areas such as sanctions and emergencies. Currently, The 27 countries that are part of the EU. See the list of all members here. Member States can veto decisions, for instance on sanctions against Russia, leaving the EU in a deadlock unable to act without adapting to one (or few) The 27 countries that are part of the EU. See the list of all members here. Member States’ wishes.   

Besides limiting the power of the An institution representing the Member States’ interests. Either comprised of the heads of government (European Council) or more frequently the ministers (Council of the EU) meeting in different constellations depending on the policy area. Involved in policy-making, often together with the European Parliament. Council, they also want to increase the competencies of the The EU’s directly elected legislative body comprised of 705 members. It is involved in policymaking but it does not have the power to propose new legislation. European Parliament by granting it the direct right of initiative to propose legislation and strengthen its right to amend and revoke it. This would enable parliamentarians to better exercise their role as representing EU citizens by actively creating laws they deem necessary. They also want to act as a fully-fledged co-legislator on the EU budget, deciding where the money goes. 

Thirdly, the A non-binding political text adopted by an institution (e.g. the Parliament) expressing a position on a topic or assessing an event, possibly demanding action. resolution calls for a general increase of EU competencies: the EU’s powers should be adapted in favour of a health union, and energy union, in the area of defence, social and economic policy. In effect, more should be done on the EU level by fostering cooperation between the The 27 countries that are part of the EU. See the list of all members here. Member States rather than acting individually. This seems particularly important in defence with respect to the war in Ukraine. 

To keep The 27 countries that are part of the EU. See the list of all members here. Member States in check, A Member of the European Parliament (MEP) is a person who has been elected to serve as a representative in the European Parliament. MEPs ask for clarification of the consequences of breaches of the EU’s values and to strengthen the procedure to protect them. The 27 countries that are part of the EU. See the list of all members here. Member States such as Poland and Hungary have had to face procedures for their infringement of the rule of law, but the Commission has been limited in its scope of action. This change aims to improve that. 

Paulo Rangel, the leading figure in preparing the A non-binding political text adopted by an institution (e.g. the Parliament) expressing a position on a topic or assessing an event, possibly demanding action. resolution, stressed the importance of the A non-binding political text adopted by an institution (e.g. the Parliament) expressing a position on a topic or assessing an event, possibly demanding action. resolution: 

“Our institutional architecture is ready for change. It is time to acknowledge a general and global right of initiative for the Parliament is possible, desirable, and in line with the constitutional aspiration of making the EU more democratic. It is time to act, not least in line with the proposals of the A year-long series of events and fora to discuss the future of the EU involving civil society, local, regional and national authorities, as well as policymakers. Concluded in May 2022. Conference on the Future of Europe. Momentum suggests there could even be a revision of the Treaties just for this purpose.”

The way forward

To move forward with these changes, a simple majority of the 27 EU leaders is now needed to decide to set up a Convention, which would bring together A Member of the European Parliament (MEP) is a person who has been elected to serve as a representative in the European Parliament. MEPs, Commissioners, national MPs and EU leaders.

After thirteen The 27 countries that are part of the EU. See the list of all members here. Member States expressed their dismay at the proposals put forward regarding treaty change, the voting result is far from clear.

Member States oppose Parliament’s proposed treaty change

A Member of the European Parliament (MEP) is a person who has been elected to serve as a representative in the European Parliament. MEPs demand that the vote on the Convention should be taken at the next European An institution representing the Member States’ interests. Either comprised of the heads of government (European Council) or more frequently the ministers (Council of the EU) meeting in different constellations depending on the policy area. Involved in policy-making, often together with the European Parliament. Council Summit on 23-24 June, so as to show a swift response to citizens’ demand laid out in the proposals from the A year-long series of events and fora to discuss the future of the EU involving civil society, local, regional and national authorities, as well as policymakers. Concluded in May 2022. Conference on the Future of Europe. In mid-June, a statement by the Commission is expected detailing how it will follow up on the Conference.