MARKET 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Committees Of The European Parliament, President Of The European Commission, Presidency Of The Council Of The European Union
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The ep is bound by treaties but relative independent incrementalistic approach of ep: ep has done whatever it can do to. Maximalist approach: directed at achieving fundamental reform of interinstitutional relations its formal legislative powers remain weaker than those of national parliaments. President of the ep is elected for a two-and-a-half term to direct all activities of parliament and bodies, presiding over debates in chamber, referring matters to committees, representing ep in outside bodies. Bureau with president and 14 vice-presidents deals with various administrative organizational matters. Conference of presidents with president and chair of political groups decides on seating, Ep"s work program, and authorizing own initiative reports. Conference of committee chairs with chairs of ep committees monitoring progress and settling intercommittee disputes. Conference of delegation chairs with chairs of 35 delegations to discuss organizational and planning matters monthly. 12 each year every month except august + 6 mini plenary sessions.
