Economics 3366A/B Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Default Rule, European Union Legislative Procedure, Foreign Affairs Council
24 Sep 2020
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It constantly gained powers over the years (from consultative role to co-legislative powers) The meps increased: from 78 to 751. European mandate: 5 years (initially both national and european meps, now = only. Elections: article 223(1) tfeu = uniform or common principles. Current = common principles, which are subject to national provisions (differences in date/age entitled to vote) Active and passive electoral right = article 20(2)(b) tfeu: all eu citizens. In ms of residence: other eligibility conditions are determined by national law. Seat: strasbourg (plenary sessions); additional sessions and parliamentary committee in. Internal organization: ep elects its president among meps (art. 14(4) teu: ep rules of procedure (article 232 tfeu, ep adopts rules on duties of meps (article 223(2) tfeu) Decision making: default rule: majority of the votes cast (of those that voted), i. e. simple majority (article 231 tfeu, unless otherwise provided, majority of component members, i. e. absolute majority. Request the commission to submit a proposal, second reading in ordinary.
