Seanad debates
Wednesday, 26 February 2003
Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements.
Another idea is an increase in the use of qualified majority voting, QMV, which I mentioned already, and co-decision of the Parliament – the role of the European Parliament as co-decision maker with the Council. That is a process which is probably unique, certainly in Europe, in which the Council and the Governments of Europe have to sit down with the Parliament and agree compromises in respect of legislation they want to put forward. That is an important power for the European Parliament in terms of ensuring full openness and accountability on the part of the Council.
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