The Struggle of the European Parliament to Participate in the New Economic Governance PDF Download

Author: Cristina Fasone
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Category : European Union countries
Languages : en
Pages : 31

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This paper aims to analyse the European Parliament's position in the aftermath of the reform of the economic governance in the European Union, in particular after the adoption of the "six-pack" and the "Fiscal Compact". References are made to the involvement of the European Parliament in the decision-making process that led to the adoption of the new measures as well as to the substantive role assigned to this institution in the new regulatory framework. The paper argues that the new provisions, which actually limit the European Parliament's "task" to the participation in the economic dialogue and in the interparliamentary co-operation, can jeopardise the effectiveness of the landmark principle of 'No taxation without parliamentary representation'.

Author: A. (Ton) van den Brink
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Languages : en
Pages : 10

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The current economic crisis has challenged the democratic model of representation within the European Union. The author mentions three fundamental tensions that characterize the legal position of EU states: First, the tension between national sovereignty and economic stability; second, the tension between executive and legislative powers; third, the tension of the gradual introduction and development of redistributive policies at the European level. According to the author, the debate on the 'democratic deficit' is still alive. One of the strongest points of critique on the entire EU has been that there is no concrete democratic path for the national governments. Many measures have been taken to address the economic crisis, such as treaties and soft law instruments. These have led to a new EU Economic Governance Model, where public finance and macroeconomic policies of member states are being coordinated. EU institutions are, on one hand, involved via the European Semester and on the other hand via special procedures in case of problems. The author considers the role of the European Parliament still weak in this issue, as it has no real powers. Arguments therefore arise for stronger national parliaments, for example to compensate this lack of power. The author reminds that national governments are still the key players in defining national economic policies. Although the procedural role of national parliaments in the EU dominates, the author claims that the essential issue is which substantive roles they must pursue in the field of economics.

Author: Berthold Rittberger
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Languages : en
Pages : 0

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While the Lisbon Treaty has been heralded as victory for the European Parliament, the crisis-related reforms of the European Union's economic governance regime are commonly being considered to have empowered governments and supranational institutions - such as the Commission and ECB - at the expense of the EP and national parliaments. This article argues that the picture is more nuanced than suggested by the conventional wisdom: legitimacy-seeking and interinstitutional bargaining arguments, which have been applied effectively to account for the expansion of the EP's power in the past, highlight the conditions under which the EP's struggle for more institutional power is either met with success (as in the case of the single supervisory mechanism) or faces virtually insurmountable obstacles (as in the case of the Troika and the European Stability Mechanism). This symposium item belongs to a section headed: SYMPOSIUM: CONVENTIONAL WISDOMS UNDER CHALLENGE - REVIEWING THE EU'S DEMOCRATIC DEFICIT IN TIMES OF CRISIS, which also includes Introduction: Rationale of the Symposium by Michael Blauberger, Sonja Puntscher Riekmann and Doris Wydra (DOI: ), Parliaments in the Euro Crisis: Can the Losers of Integration Still Fight Back? by Katrin Auel and Oliver Höing (DOI: ), 'European Elections are Second-Order Elections': Is Received Wisdom Changing? by Richard Corbett (DOI: ), From 'Sleeping Giant' to Left-Right Politicization? National Party Competition on the EU and the Euro Crisis by Eric Miklin (DOI: ), No Demos? Identities and Public Spheres in the Euro Crisis by Thomas Risse (DOI: ), From Regulatory State to a Democratic Default by Giandomenico Majone (DOI: ).

Author: Edoardo Bressanelli
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Languages : en
Pages : 26

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This paper aims to assess the role of the European Parliament (EP) in the recent reforms of the EU's economic governance. It shows that, despite the post-Lisbon communitarisation of the EMU policy-making, the impact of the EP was limited. Based on original interview data and a wealth of primary and secondary sources, it reveals that the EP was only able to produce limited 'first-order changes' (i.e., adjustments to the details of the policy regime), whereas it had almost no influence on the goals and instruments of the EMU. The paper argues that the limited influence of the EP can be explained by the dominant role member states (still) play in the EMU. They defined the 'policy core' of economic and budgetary policies (in terms of sound public finances and low inflation) before the upgrade of the EP's powers with the Lisbon treaty, and using several strategies they defended it successfully in the post-Lisbon context. The paper reviews the key policies adopted by the EU to tackle the crisis - from the reform of the Stability and Growth Pact to legislation on the Banking Union - and identifies five strategies through which the Council (often in tandem with the Commission) successfully managed to curb the influence of the EP.

Author: Cristina Fasone
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Languages : en
Pages : 0

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This article aims to analyse the European Parliament's (EP) position in the reform of the European economic governance, in particular after the adoption of the 'six-pack,' the 'two-pack' and the 'fiscal compact.' References are made to the involvement of the EP in the decision-making process that led to the adoption of the new measures as well as to the substantive role assigned to this institution in the new regulatory framework. The article argues that the new provisions, which undermine the budgetary authority of national parliaments while, at the same time, designing a limited role for the EP - though strengthened compared to the previous version of the Stability and Growth Pact - can jeopardise the effectiveness of the landmark principle of 'no taxation without parliamentary representation' in the EU.

Author: Laura Dohmen
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Languages : en
Pages : 35

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During the economic crisis, the EU adopted five regulations and one directive (the so-called legislative Six-Pack) in little more than one year. Retrospectively, criticism was expressed, partly stemming from the European Parliament itself, questioning the legitimacy of the new economic governance framework resulting from these measures, in particular the European Semester. However, the European Parliament was a co-legislator in the adoption of Regulation 1175/2011 which codifies the European Semester and Economic Dialogue. This raises the question how the European Parliament has influenced the adoption of this Regulation and which role the economic crisis played in this. This paper aims to provide a deeper understanding of the economic governance architecture and contextualize the claim expressed in the literature that the crisis has shifted power to intergovernmental EU-institutions. Therefore, the decision-making process on Regulation 1175/2011 is analyzed to fist assess the European Parliament's legislative influence and subsequently explain it by means of new institutionalist theory.

Author: Diane Fromage
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Languages : en
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Author: Stelios Stavridis
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317499646
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 336

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Following the Lisbon Treaty, the powers of the European Parliament in external relations have gradually expanded and it is increasingly influencing the foreign policy of the European Union. This book analyses the role of the European Parliament as an international actor and presents a new debate about its role outside the EU territory. It explores different policy areas including human rights, international aid, trade, crisis management and the environment to provide a systematic analysis of the modern global role of the European Parliament. The book also considers the European Parliament’s regional interactions with Africa, Latin America, the United States, Asia and the Middle East. With a common analytical framework and research covering the lifespan of the European Parliament from its first direct elections in 1979 to the present day, this comprehensive volume presents an unparalleled analysis of one of the most important institutions in the European Union. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of European Union politics and institutions, European policy, government, international relations and European history.

Author: Alicia Hinarejos
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191024562
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 300

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The euro area sovereign debt crisis has been the greatest threat to the euro since its inception, but the consequences of the crisis go well beyond the realm of macroeconomics: the crisis has cast doubt on the viability of a mechanism of integration such as the one envisaged in Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), and on the future of the European Union as a political project in the face of citizens' growing disaffection. The various responses to the crisis have not only altered the principles underlying EMU; they have also had a profound impact on the constitutional orders of the EU and its Member States. This book focuses on the euro area crisis and its aftermath from a constitutional perspective. It provides a critical analysis of the workings and evolution of Economic and Monetary Union, the changes brought by the crisis and their broader effects, and the constitutional obstacles to integration in this area. Looking forward, it tackles the uncertain future of economic and fiscal integration and the challenges posed. This is a compelling and incisive account of some of the most significant developments and dilemmas facing the European Union since its creation.

Author: Fabian Amtenbrink
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108474411
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 853

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A definitive reassessment of the constitutional, economic, institutional and judicial dimensions of the EU internal market, including Brexit.