PART 3 chap 3: Law-Making Process
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What is the role of the European Council in the EU's law-making process?

  • To represent the interests of individual member countries
  • To implement EU laws
  • To set the EU's broad priorities (correct)
  • To propose new laws

    • Which institution represents the EU's citizens in the law-making process?

  • The European Commission
  • The Council of the European Union
  • The European Council
  • The European Parliament (correct)

    • What is the primary role of the European Commission in the law-making process?

  • To represent the EU's citizens
  • To defend national interests
  • To propose new laws and ensure their implementation (correct)
  • To adopt EU legislation

    • What is the name of the EU's standard decision-making procedure?

    <p>Ordinary Legislative Procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the European Commission prepare before proposing new initiatives?

    <p>Impact assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many EU countries are represented in the Council of the European Union?

    <p>27</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Council of the European Union in the law-making process?

    <p>To adopt EU legislation together with the European Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the European Commission's assessment of potential consequences of new initiatives?

    <p>The Commission prepares impact assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Commission's consultation with interested parties?

    <p>To ensure the Commission's legislative proposals correspond to the needs of those most concerned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence if the European Parliament and the Council cannot agree on amendments during the second reading?

    <p>The conciliation committee is convened to find a solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the conciliation committee?

    <p>To try to reach agreement on a joint text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence if the European Parliament rejects the joint text during the third reading?

    <p>The legislative proposal is blocked and the process is ended</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which stage can national parliaments formally express their reservations?

    <p>During the consultation procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the European Commission in the legislative process?

    <p>To submit legislative proposals to the European Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the European Parliament and the Council agree on amendments during the second reading?

    <p>The legislative proposal is adopted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence if the Council does not approve all of the European Parliament's amendments during the second reading?

    <p>The conciliation committee is convened to find a solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage can citizens, businesses, and organisations participate in the consultation procedure?

    <p>During the consultation procedure via the website Public consultations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome if the European Parliament and the Council agree on the joint text during the third reading?

    <p>The legislative proposal is adopted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Commission's consultation with interested parties?

    <p>To ensure that legislative proposals correspond to the needs of those most concerned and avoid unnecessary red tape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the Council and the Parliament agree on amendments during the first reading?

    <p>The legislative proposal is adopted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Conciliation Committee in the legislative process?

    <p>To try to find a solution if the Council and the Parliament cannot agree on amendments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome if the European Parliament rejects the joint text during the third reading?

    <p>The act is not adopted and the procedure is ended.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage can national parliaments formally express their reservations?

    <p>During the consultation procedure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the second reading in Parliament?

    <p>To examine the Council's position and approve or reject it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the Council does not approve all of the Parliament's amendments during the second reading?

    <p>A conciliation committee is convened to try to find a solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the European Parliament in the legislative process?

    <p>To review and propose amendments to the Commission's proposals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage can citizens participate in the consultation procedure?

    <p>During the Commission's consultation with interested parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome if the European Parliament and the Council agree on the joint text during the third reading?

    <p>The act is adopted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the European Commission in promoting the interests of the EU as a whole?

    <p>The European Commission promotes the interests of the EU as a whole.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the European Council in setting EU priorities?

    <p>To set the EU's broad priorities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union?

    <p>It is shared by the member states on a rotating basis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main responsibility of the European Parliament in the EU's law-making process?

    <p>To represent the EU's citizens and approve EU legislation together with the Council.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the European Commission's impact assessments?

    <p>To assess the potential economic, social, and environmental consequences of new initiatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the Ordinary Legislative Procedure in the EU?

    <p>The European Parliament and the Council approve EU legislation together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the three main institutions working together in EU law-making?

    <p>They produce the policies and laws that apply throughout the EU.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the European Commission responsible for ensuring the proper implementation of EU laws?

    <p>Because it represents the interests of the EU as a whole.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    EU Institutional Set-up

    • The European Council sets the EU's broad priorities, bringing together national and EU-level leaders.
    • The European Parliament represents European citizens, with directly elected MEPs.
    • The European Commission promotes the interests of the EU as a whole, with members appointed by national governments.
    • The Council of the European Union represents the governments of individual member countries.

    EU Law-Making Process

    Ordinary Legislative Procedure

    • The European Commission proposes new laws, and the European Parliament and Council adopt them.
    • The Commission and member countries implement the laws, with the Commission ensuring proper application.

    Drafting EU Law

    • The Commission assesses potential economic, social, and environmental consequences of new initiatives through impact assessments.
    • The Commission consults interested parties, including non-governmental organizations, local authorities, and industry representatives.
    • Citizens, businesses, and organizations can participate in the consultation procedure via the Public Consultations website.
    • National parliaments can formally express reservations if they feel an issue should be dealt with at the national level.

    Review and Adoption - Ordinary Legislative Procedure

    • The European Parliament and Council review Commission proposals and propose amendments.
    • If the Council and Parliament cannot agree, a second reading takes place.
    • If the two institutions agree on amendments, the proposed legislation can be adopted.
    • If they cannot agree, a conciliation committee tries to find a solution.
    • Both the Council and Parliament can block the legislative proposal at the final reading.

    Step-by-Step Legislative Procedure

    • The European Commission submits a legislative proposal to the European Parliament.
    • The European Parliament examines the proposal and may approve it without modifications or amend it.
    • The Council may accept Parliament's position, amend it, or return the proposal to Parliament for a second reading.
    • The procedure involves multiple readings and potential conciliation to reach an agreement.

    EU Institutional Set-up

    • The European Council sets the EU's broad priorities, bringing together national and EU-level leaders.
    • The European Parliament represents European citizens, with directly elected MEPs.
    • The European Commission promotes the interests of the EU as a whole, with members appointed by national governments.
    • The Council of the European Union represents the governments of individual member countries.

    EU Law-Making Process

    Ordinary Legislative Procedure

    • The European Commission proposes new laws, and the European Parliament and Council adopt them.
    • The Commission and member countries implement the laws, with the Commission ensuring proper application.

    Drafting EU Law

    • The Commission assesses potential economic, social, and environmental consequences of new initiatives through impact assessments.
    • The Commission consults interested parties, including non-governmental organizations, local authorities, and industry representatives.
    • Citizens, businesses, and organizations can participate in the consultation procedure via the Public Consultations website.
    • National parliaments can formally express reservations if they feel an issue should be dealt with at the national level.

    Review and Adoption - Ordinary Legislative Procedure

    • The European Parliament and Council review Commission proposals and propose amendments.
    • If the Council and Parliament cannot agree, a second reading takes place.
    • If the two institutions agree on amendments, the proposed legislation can be adopted.
    • If they cannot agree, a conciliation committee tries to find a solution.
    • Both the Council and Parliament can block the legislative proposal at the final reading.

    Step-by-Step Legislative Procedure

    • The European Commission submits a legislative proposal to the European Parliament.
    • The European Parliament examines the proposal and may approve it without modifications or amend it.
    • The Council may accept Parliament's position, amend it, or return the proposal to Parliament for a second reading.
    • The procedure involves multiple readings and potential conciliation to reach an agreement.

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