Seanad debates

Tuesday, 4 March 2003

Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements.

 

The Minister of State made an important statement about strengthening the Parliament, Commission and Council. It is critical that balance be maintained within that mutual strengthening. When I was in Brussels, I detected a power struggle between the Council and the Commission. While that is understandable, I would not like the election of a president to become politicised to the extent that the institutions could be undermined. The term of the presidency of the Council is another question to be dealt with. The Minister dealt with the matter of the triumvirate but how will the term be defined?

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