Council Of The European Union: Facts And Figures The Council of the European Union – often referred to as the Council of Ministers forms one part of the legislature and the budgetary authority of the Union. The Council and European Parliament together adopt much of the EU’s legislation and the Union’s annual
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Lisbon Treaty: 10 years later
The European Council Oversight (ECOS) team from the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) recently organised an event on ‘EU institutional dynamics: Ten years after the Lisbon Treaty’ in the House of European history, in cooperation with the association of former members of the European Parliament (FMA) and Parliament’s Communications Directorate-General.
The Economic Momentum of Western Balkan Countries
European Cyber Security Challenges
Cyber Security Challenges ahead It is hard these days to imagine (or remember) life without smartphones and computers, without online services helping us with almost every aspect of our daily lives, be that at work – for communication and general productivity – or in our free time – for travel bookings,
Financial crisis: 10 years later
The financial crisis began with the collapse of Lehman Brothers, starting a worldwide chain reaction. The EU economy contracted for five consecutive quarters, with growth returning only in the second half of 2009. Stimulatory and fiscal actions by national governments and the EU, and the Eurosystem’s loose monetary policy, helped
Montenegro takes over the Central European Initiative CEI presidency
The Heads of Government of the CEI Member States or their representatives as well as high-level representatives of international and regional organizations and institutions gathered in Rome on 19 December for the concluding event of the Italian CEI Presidency, the CEI Summit. PV @DuskoMarkovicCG danas u Rimu, na poziv PV 🇮🇹@GiuseppeConteIT na
EU Trade Policy in focus
Trade policy of the EU The EU’s common commercial policy (CCP), or trade policy, has evolved gradually over the years to encompass a range of trade-related areas under the remit of European Union exclusive competence. The Treaty of Rome established the common market and the customs union with a focus on
Ocean Governance And Blue Growth
Power of the European Parliament explained
ince its inception in 1951, the European Parliament has come a long way. Initially a consultative body composed of delegations of national parliaments, it became a directly elected institution, obtained budgetary and legislative powers, and now exercises influence over most aspects of EU affairs. Together with representatives of national governments,
Dual Quality Of Products in Europe
2020 European Commission Appointed
Following the conclusion of the hearings process, Parliament approved the new Commissioners, presented to plenary by Commission President-elect von der Leyen. In a roll call vote, MEPs approved the new College of Commissioners with 461 votes in favor, 157 against and 89 abstentions. During her opening statement, European Commission President-elect Ursula
EU Budget 2020 Approved
EU Budget 2020: investing more in climate, jobs and the youth in focus Over €500 million more dedicated to climate action Support for the young: boosting Erasmus and the fight against youth unemployment Last annual budget of current financial framework 2014-2020 For next year’s EU budget, MEPs have secured better support