Questions for Discussion

THE LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURES IN THE EU

The Aims of the Learning Object

The Topics Covered

A) THE ROLE OF EU INSTITUTIONS IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURES

B) LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURES

C) PREPARATORY ACTS AND LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURES

D) HOW TO CHALLENGE THE LEGAL BASIS OF AN ACT?

E) NON-LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURES

F) Self-Control Exercise on Legislative and Non-Legislative Procedures

G) The Role of National Parliaments in EU Decisionmaking

Protocol on the Role of National Parliaments in the European Union

Protocol on the Principles of Subsidiarity and Proportionality

Questions for Discussion

H) References

Questions for Discussion

1. Are national parliaments well prepared to deal with EU law questions, specifically with the application of the principle of subsidiarity?

2. Will the rules created by the Lisbon Treaty regarding National Parliaments improve democracy and efficiency of EU law making?

3. EU decision making is considered both unstable and illegitimate because it is not based on direct democratic consent - Discuss the role of national parliaments in making EU decision making more stable and legitimate!

(José M. de Areilza)

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